Clean Water State Revolving Fund

About

The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) is a funding mechanism available to local communities to pay for stormwater and wastewater projects that improve water quality.

The CWSRF is a low- to no-interest loan that can cover up to 100% of a water quality project’s cost. The loan payments are recycled back into the program to fund additional projects.

Competition for funds is high. Demand far outweighs available funds. However, states are able to determine funding priorities, loan terms and project eligibility.

The EPA has identified the CWSRF as a funding resource for green infrastructure and stormwater projects. Through the American Recovery Act of 2009, the Green Project Reserve was created that requires all CWSRF programs to use a portion of their federal grant for projects that address green infrastructure, energy efficiency or other environmentally innovative activities.

Project Examples

Hidden Creek Development, Columbus, OH

$1.1M GI improvements through vegetated swales, restored wooded stream buffers, and establishment of emergent wetland habitat.

EPA’s CWSRF Stormwater Success Stories

https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf/clean-water-state-revolving-fund-cwsrf-stormwater

More Info/Resources

CWSRF MO Webpage CWSRF 2019 Intended Use Plan and Priority List

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Quick Facts

EPA Mission
Protect human health and the environment

MDNR Vision
Help Missouri citizens thrive by balancing a healthy environmental with a healthy economy

Eligibility
Local governments (cities, towns, counties, regional water or sewer districts), Businesses, Nonprofits

What do they fund?
Nonpoint source projects, Bioretention, Floodplain restoration, Green infrastructure, and more!

Length of Funding
Typically, 20-year loan

Short-term loans for 1-3 years also available

Amount of Funding
In 2019, $403M available in MO

Interest Rate
Typically only 30% of the AAA municipal market rate

Admin costs are 0.5 percent of outstanding loan balance, annually

Timing
Applications accepted at any time

Applications received by Nov 15 receive priority consideration

Applications due by Jan 15 each year, but accepted at any time