This agreement funds a capitalization grant for the recipient's clean water state revolving fund program

The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) received a $10.716 million capitalization grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program (CFDA 66.458), awarded on July 1, 2025. With total dollars obligated at $12.859 million through June 30, 2030, this formula grant funds WIFA's state revolving loan program, which provides low-interest financing to multiple subrecipients for planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality improvement and protection projects throughout Arizona.

Under this agreement, WIFA delivers comprehensive financial services and infrastructure support by functioning as an intermediary lender between federal capitalization funds and local water authorities and municipalities. The anticipated deliverables include financing mechanisms for wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater management systems, and other water quality management activities consistent with the Clean Water Act. The expected outcomes focus on improving and protecting water quality and public health across Arizona communities, with intended beneficiaries including citizens throughout the state. No direct subawards are included in this assistance agreement; rather, WIFA deploys the federal funds as loans to eligible local entities, creating a self-sustaining financing mechanism whereby loan repayments generate continued funding availability for future water infrastructure projects.

This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $10,716,000. Pre-award costs are approved back to 7/1/25. Refer to terms and conditions. Activities:the recipients of these funds provide low interest financing to numerous subrecipients. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.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 include citizens throughout the state.