This agreement provides funding to missouri department of natural resources

This $37,705,800 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (CFDA 66.468) provides funding to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) to capitalize the state's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. This will enable MODNR to offer loans and other financial assistance to public water systems in Missouri for eligible water infrastructure projects. Key activities supported by the funding include improving drinking water treatment, upgrading water distribution systems, enhancing water sources, and replacing or constructing finished water storage. The grant may also fund technical assistance to small water systems, program administration, and other authorized uses. This 5-year award, effective October 1, 2023, is intended to enhance the technical, financial, and managerial capacity of public water systems in Missouri and ensure a cleaner, safer potable water supply for the state's residents.

Section 1452 of the safe drinking water act (sdwa) and infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) PL 117-58 authorizes the state to utilize funds to further the health protection objectives of sdwa. This agreement will provide funds to capitalize the recipient's drinking water state revolving fund (dwsrf). As part of this agreement, the state ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, which are designed to protect public health. Activities:the bulk of the state revolving fund (SRF) will be used for loans and other authorized assistance to public water systems for eligible projects, including improving drinking water treatment, water distribution, improving source of water supply, replacing or constructing finished water storage tanks, and other infrastructure projects needed to protect public health. The recipient may also use some of the funding for specific 'set-asides'; to provide technical assistance to small systems, program administration, state program management and other allowable uses.subrecipient:subawards are included in this assistance agreement as loans or grants.outcomes:the benefits of this grant will be to capitalize the recipient's dwsrf. The fund can then be used to increase technical, financial and managerial capacity of public water systems, and provide assurance of a cleaner and safer potable water supply by funding improvements to multiple water infrastructure projects. These public health benefits will be statewide. This assistance agreement fully funds the application in the amount of $34,278000. Of this $32,500 is EPA in kind.