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Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program

State Water Resources Control Board

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-07

About This Grant

Eligible Applicants: Any city, town, district, or other public body created under state law, including state agencies A Native American tribal government or an authorized Native American tribal organization having jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial wastes or other waste Any designated and approved management agency under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act 501(c)(3)'s and National Estuary Programs Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: Construction of publicly-owned treatment facilities: wastewater treatment, local sewers, sewer interceptors, water reclamation and distribution, stormwater treatment, combined sewers, and landfill leachate treatment. Implementation of nonpoint source (NPS) projects to address pollution associated with: agriculture, forestry, urban areas, marinas, hydromodification, wetlands, and development and implementation of estuary comprehensive conservation and management plans for: San Francisco Bay Morro Bay Santa Monica Bay. Financing Terms: Interest Rate - ½ most recent General Obligation (GO) Bond Rate at time of funding approval Financing Term - up to 30 years or the useful life of the project Financing Amount - No maximum funding limit, but partial funding may be applied in annual CWSRF Intended Use Plan. No maximum disbursement limit! Repayment - Begins 1 year after completion of construction Applicants qualifying as small disadvantaged communities (DACs) or small severely disadvantaged communities (SDACs) may be eligible for grants and/or principal forgiveness. Based on affordability criteria, applicant agencies may qualify for 50%, 75%, or 100% grant up to a maximum grant amount.

Grant Summary

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program is a State Water Resources Control Board grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

environment & water

Eligibility

nonprofitmunicipalityschool districttribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program from State Water Resources Control Board, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to State Water Resources Control Board before the deadline.
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Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program?

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program is offered by State Water Resources Control Board and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program provide?

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program provides an amount that varies by award per award from State Water Resources Control Board. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program deadline?

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, State Water Resources Control Board, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program?

To apply for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from State Water Resources Control Board.

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