DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,733,000 TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO PROVIDE A CAPITALIZATION GRANT FOR THE CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS PROVIDES LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT ARE IN THE FORM OF LOW INTEREST LOANS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.OUTCOMES:THE 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.