Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 awarded $11.487 million to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on September 1, 2026, under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program (CFDA 66.468). This capitalization grant, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), supports Iowa's drinking water infrastructure financing program with a specific focus on addressing emerging contaminants, particularly perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Under this award, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will serve as the administrator providing low-interest rate financing to eligible public water systems for planning, design, and construction costs associated with drinking water improvement projects addressing emerging contaminants. The recipient may allocate additional funds for set-asides, including technical assistance to small water systems, operator certification activities, and source water protection initiatives. The anticipated deliverables include financing mechanisms and completed infrastructure projects that increase the technical, managerial, and financial capacity of public water systems throughout Iowa, with the ultimate outcome of protecting public health for state residents. The award period extends through September 30, 2029.