Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 awarded the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality a capitalization grant of $21.5 million under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program (CFDA 66.458) effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Through this formula grant, ODEQ administers low-interest financing to subrecipients for planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality improvement and protection projects. The CWSRF operates as a self-sustaining revolving loan fund, whereby loan repayments enable continued funding availability for future water infrastructure initiatives.

The anticipated deliverables include financing for wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater management systems, and projects addressing emerging contaminants and water quality threats. The expected outcomes focus on improving and protecting water quality and public health throughout Oregon. ODEQ's role as the state's primary environmental regulatory body positions it to effectively deploy these funds to municipalities, utilities, and local government entities across the state, with beneficiaries including citizens throughout Oregon who benefit from enhanced environmental protection and infrastructure improvements.