Federal Grant Award Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 awarded $30.8 million in capitalization grant funding to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program (CFDA 66.458) effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. This Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funded award enables Oregon to establish and maintain a long-term financing mechanism for water quality improvement projects across the state. The primary product delivered through this funding is low-interest loan financing provided to multiple sub-recipients, including municipalities, utilities, and local government entities, to support planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality improvement and protection projects.

The anticipated outcomes of the award include financing and infrastructure development for wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater management systems, and projects addressing emerging contaminants affecting water resources. The revolving loan fund structure creates a self-sustaining mechanism whereby loan repayments enable continued funding availability for future water infrastructure projects. The intended beneficiaries are citizens throughout Oregon, with expected benefits centered on improved and protected water quality and enhanced public health outcomes across the state.