Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction

The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) provides grant and loan financing to public water systems in California for construction of drinking‑water infrastructure that meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. Funding is available on a continuous basis, with eligible projects receiving principal forgiveness ranging from $2 million up to 100 % of eligible costs. Repayment terms can be 0 % interest to half of the state’s average bond rate, amortized over 30–40 years or the useful life of the facility. The program targets non‑profit, public agency, and tribal government applicants and prioritizes projects that address the most serious human‑health risks. • Eligible costs include treatment facilities, water sources, storage, distribution, land acquisition, design, administration, and construction management. • Funding pool: $280 million total; expected award size $2 M–$10 M per project. • No letter of intent or matching funds required; reimbursement‑based disbursement (advance policy pending). • Period of performance: 4 years. • Applications submitted online continuously; technical, environmental, legal, and financial reviews required.