The purpose of this agreement is for a capitalization grant, funded by the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58), which provides funds for the recipient's clean water state…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $15.15 million Formula Grant to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program. The grant period is from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2029. Funds will capitalize Maine's CWSRF and provide low-interest financing to subrecipients for planning, designing, and constructing eligible water quality improvement and protection projects. This includes a pump station and wastewater treatment facility upgrade for the Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District and a water resource recovery facility upgrade for the City of Saco. The grant aims to establish an effective CWSRF program in Maine to sustainably finance wastewater infrastructure and protect water quality for the state's citizens.

The purpose of this agreement is for a capitalization grant, funded by the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58), which provides funds for the recipient's clean water state revolving fund (CWSRF) program. Activities:the activities are to provide low interest financing to numerous subrecipients for costs associated with the planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality improvement and protection projects.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the benefits of this grant will be to capitalize the recipient's CWSRF. The expected outcomes are to establish and manage an effective comprehensive CWSRF program and to maintain a self-sustaining revolving fund to improve and protect water quality and public health for citizens throughout the state.