Formula Grant 13000125

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 awarded $32.2 million in capitalization grant funding to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF, CFDA 66.458) on July 1, 2025. This award, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2032, enables GEFA to establish and maintain a long-term financing mechanism providing low-interest loans to municipalities, utilities, and local government entities throughout Georgia for water quality improvement and protection projects. The funding supports the planning, design, and construction of wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater management systems, and projects addressing water quality concerns, including emerging contaminants.

Beyond loan financing to sub-recipients, GEFA utilizes a portion of the capitalization grant for technical assistance to small water systems, operator certification activities, and source water protection initiatives. The anticipated deliverables include financing for eligible water infrastructure projects, with expected outcomes focused on improving and protecting water quality and public health for Georgia citizens. The revolving fund structure ensures long-term sustainability, as loan repayments enable continued funding availability for future water infrastructure projects across the state.