Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

Purpose	Low-interest loan program established by the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Amendments. U.S. EPA provides funds to each State for establishing ongoing loan programs. The State administers the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and makes loans to drinking water systems for projects which will ensure that drinking water remains safe and affordable. States may also fund wellhead and source water protection projects.
Eligible Applicants	Only state and Tribal community water systems and non-profit non-community water systems can apply for these loans. Loan applications must be sent to: AZ Water Infrastructure Finance Authority CA Dept of Public Health HI Dept of Health, Drinking Water Branch NV Div. of Environmental Protection, Office of Financial Assistance
Award Amount	Loan amounts vary by state.
Total Awarded in Fiscal Year	Annual EPA awards to states: AZ $23M, CA $86M, HI $8M, NV $8M.
Matching Share	No matching share required.
Key Dates: Application Due Selection	Due: Open Selection: Varies
Priorities	Priorities vary by State.
Contact Person EPA Office/Division	Jose Caratini (caratini.jose@epa.gov) Water Division (415) 972-3566
See websites for more info: EPA Arizona California Hawaii Nevada