This agreement provides a capitalization grant funded by clean water state revolving fund in the amount of $26,824,000 to georgia environment finance authority in support of the water quality…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 awarded a capitalization grant of $26.8 million to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF, CFDA 66.458) program, with total dollars obligated at $32.2 million. The award, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2032, establishes a long-term financing mechanism to support water quality improvement and protection projects throughout Georgia. The primary service delivered is low-interest financing provided by the Authority to subrecipients—municipalities, utilities, and local government entities—for planning, design, and construction of eligible water infrastructure activities, including wastewater treatment facilities and stormwater management systems.

In addition to loan financing services, the Authority utilizes designated set-asides from the capitalization grant to deliver technical assistance to small water systems, operator certification activities, and source water protection programs. These complementary services are designed to enhance the capacity of smaller systems and protect critical water resources. The anticipated outcomes include improved water quality and public health protection for Georgia citizens through the financing and implementation of eligible infrastructure projects. The revolving fund structure enables loan repayments to generate continued funding availability, creating a self-sustaining mechanism for long-term state water infrastructure financing.

This agreement provides a capitalization grant funded by clean water state revolving fund in the amount of $26,824,000 to georgia environment finance authority in support of the water quality improvement and protection projects throughout the state of georgia. Activities:the recipients of these funds provide low interest financing to numerous subrecipients. Subrecipient:the recipient may also use some of the funding for specific set-asides, including but not limited to providing technical assistance to small systems, for operator certification activities, and source water protection activities. Outcomes:anticipated deliverables include financing planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality improvement and protection projects. The expected outcomes are to improve and protect water quality and public health. The intended beneficiaries are the citizens throughout the state.