The purpose of this grant is for a capitalization grant, funded by the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58), for the recipient's clean water state revolving fund program

This $162,647,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CFDA 66.458) program provides capitalization funding to the State of California Water Resources Control Board to support its Clean Water State Revolving Fund program. The grant will fund low-interest financing for various subrecipients, including municipalities and water districts, to undertake eligible water quality improvement and protection projects across California. The anticipated deliverables include the planning, design, and construction of wastewater treatment facility upgrades, stormwater management systems, and other initiatives to improve and protect water quality and public health. The grant period runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, with pre-award costs approved back to July 1, 2024. The State of California Water Resources Control Board will serve as the primary awardee and implementer of this federal grant award.

This grant agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $162,647,000.00. Pre-award costs are approved back to 7/1/24. Activities:the recipient of these funds provides low interest financing to numerous subrecipients. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.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.