Federal Grant Award Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 awarded $20.716 million to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program (CFDA 66.468) on July 1, 2025, with performance extending through June 30, 2031. The award provides low-interest rate financing to eligible public water systems for planning, design, and construction of drinking water infrastructure projects with a specific focus on emerging contaminants, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As the recipient, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority will administer revolving loan mechanisms that enable communities throughout Georgia to access below-market financing for critical water quality improvements while advancing the public health protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

In addition to direct project financing, the award supports set-aside activities including technical assistance to small water systems, operator certification programs, and source water protection initiatives. These complementary activities are designed to increase the technical, managerial, and financial capacity of public water systems across the state. The anticipated deliverables encompass financing agreements, planning and design services, and construction support for eligible emerging contaminant-focused projects, with the ultimate outcome being protection of public health for all citizens throughout Georgia.