Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program

State Water Resources Control Board · State of California

At a glance

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program is an open California state grant opportunity from the State Water Resources Control Board (State of California). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Opened: Jun 8, 2020
Close date: Ongoing
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal and State — Loans are provided by Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Principal Forgiveness provided by Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Grants provided by Proposition 1, Proposition 68, and Small Community Grant Fee,
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — Once the financing agreement has been executed, a recipient may request disbursements that identify specific, eligible costs incurred. Costs submitted to the Division must be currently due and payable, but the recipient need not have actually paid the costs before requesting disbursements.
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 3 years
Expected award announcement: Continuous.
Letter of intent: Not required
How to submit: Online: https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov/
Latest change note: Fixed Letter of Intent field. A Letter of Intent is not required for this funding program.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Applicants are eligible for grant funding if they meet the eligibility criteria described in the annual CWSRF IUP. Generally, applicant agencies must serve a population less than 20,000. The community median household income (MHI) is less than 60% of the statewide MHI, or The community MHI is less than 80% of the statewide MHI and the community's sewer rates are at least 1.5% of their MHI.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

Under federal and state law the primary purpose of the CWSRF Program is to provide financing for eligible projects to restore and maintain water quality in the state. The SWRCB also seeks to reduce the effects of climate change and to promote sustainable water resources for future generations. These objectives must be cost-effective and complement both the federal and state criteria and the policy goals of the State Water Board.

Description

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.

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How to apply

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in California).
Find out how to submitOnline: https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov/ Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyCleanWaterSRF@waterboards.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit while funds remainSubmit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2025–26167 applications · 27 awards
Fiscal year 2024–2556 applications · 29 awards
Fiscal year 2023–2414 applications · 14 awards
Fiscal year 2022–2319 applications · 19 awards
Fiscal year 2021–22209 applications · 0 awards
Fiscal year 2020–21127 applications · 0 awards

Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.

Awards published: 62
Total awarded: $1,352,227,656
Median award: $4,172,710 calculated
Smallest – largest: $294,000 – $287,800,000

Recipients by type: Public Agency (62)

Areas served: Riverside County (5), San Francisco County (4), San Diego County (4), Humboldt County (4), Los Angeles County (3), Tulare County (3), San Mateo County (3), Monterey County (3), Santa Barbara County (3), Orange County (3), Stanislaus County (2), San Bernardino County (2)

Largest awards to organizations

Sunnyvale, City ofSecondary Treatment and Dewatering Facilities$287,800,000 · FY 2022–23
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles CountyCarson JWPCP - Effluent Outfall Tunnel Project$127,230,895 · FY 2022–23
San Francisco, Public Utilities Commission of the City and County ofNew Treasure Island Wastewater Treatment Plant$100,000,000 · FY 2024–25
Union Sanitary DistrictEnhanced Treatment and Site Upgrade Phase 1B Project$100,000,000 · FY 2024–25
Daly City Joint Powers Financing AuthorityVista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project$67,889,860 · FY 2024–25
Arcata, City ofArcata Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Project$64,306,616 · FY 2022–23
Palo Alto, City ofAdvanced Water Purification System (AWPS) 1 MGD Project$56,279,960 · FY 2024–25
San Francisco, Public Utilities Commission of the City and County ofFolsom Area Stormwater Improvement Project$55,000,000 · FY 2024–25
West Bay Sanitary DistrictBayfront Recycled Water Facility$50,000,000 · FY 2024–25
Redlands, City ofCity of Redlands Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades$45,000,000 · FY 2024–25

Source: California Grants Portal grant award data. Awards to individuals are counted but not named. Past awards show who was funded; they do not predict future decisions.

Program contact (as published)

CleanWaterSRF@waterboards.ca.gov
1-916-327-9978

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “Applicants are eligible for grant funding if they meet the eligibility criteria described in the annual CWSRF IUP. Generally, applicant agencies must serve a population less than 20,000. The community median household income (MHI) is less than 60% of the statewide MHI, or The com…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How do I apply for “Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program”?

Applications go directly to State Water Resources Control Board, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov/. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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