Formula Grant 39000125

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 awarded the State of Ohio a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) capitalization grant of $107.178 million through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program (CFDA 66.458), effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. Under this formula grant, Ohio EPA serves as the administrator and pass-through entity, providing low-interest financing to multiple subrecipients, primarily municipalities and public water systems throughout the state. The subrecipients use these funds to plan, design, and construct eligible water quality improvement and protection projects, including wastewater treatment facilities and emerging contaminants treatment initiatives.

The anticipated deliverables include financing support for planning, design, and construction activities of water quality projects, with expected outcomes focused on improving and protecting water quality and public health across Ohio. As a capitalization grant structured to create a long-term financing mechanism, the CWSRF program provides sustainable, revolving funding that enables communities to access affordable financing for critical water infrastructure improvements. Ohio EPA maintains compliance with federal requirements through annual performance reviews, financial record-keeping, and coordination with EPA project officers, while subrecipients are exempt from certain sub-award management requirements per 2 CFR 1500.