Federal Grant Award Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 awarded $24.23 million in obligated funding to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program (CFDA 66.458) effective July 1, 2025, with performance extending through September 30, 2032. The initial capitalization grant of $20.19 million establishes a self-sustaining revolving loan fund mechanism that provides low-interest financing to subrecipients throughout Kentucky for water quality improvement and protection projects. The primary deliverables include financing for planning, design, and construction of eligible water infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater management systems, and emerging contaminant remediation initiatives.

In addition to direct project financing, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority may utilize designated set-asides from the award for technical assistance to small water systems, operator certification activities, and source water protection initiatives. The anticipated outcomes focus on improving and protecting water quality across the state while enhancing public health for Kentucky citizens. The revolving fund structure enables continuous funding availability as subrecipients repay loans, creating a long-term financing mechanism for water infrastructure development throughout the grant performance period.