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

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 awarded a capitalization grant of $7.788 million to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program (CFDA 66.458) effective July 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2030. This formula grant provides full federal funding to establish and enhance Nevada's long-term financing mechanism for water quality improvement and protection projects. The primary product delivered through this award is low-interest financing made available to subrecipients throughout the state for planning, design, and construction of eligible water infrastructure activities, including wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater management systems, and other water quality management initiatives.

The anticipated deliverables include financing for eligible water quality improvement and protection projects that support public health and environmental protection across Nevada. As a capitalization grant, the funds enable the state to deploy federal resources as loans to local entities, creating a self-sustaining revolving fund mechanism whereby loan repayments generate continued funding availability for future projects. One identified sub-awardee is the City of Reno, which received funding support on April 23, 2026, for the American Flats Advanced Purified Water Facility (APWF) project, demonstrating the program's application to major water infrastructure improvements that benefit communities throughout the state.

This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $7,788,000. 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.