This agreement funds 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

The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) received a $16.6 million capitalization grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program (CFDA 66.458), effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. Funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), this award provides WIFA with full federal funding to establish a long-term financing mechanism for water quality improvement and protection projects throughout Arizona. WIFA will utilize these funds to deliver low-interest financing to multiple subrecipients for planning, design, and construction of eligible water infrastructure projects. The agreement obligates a total of $19.97 million in federal funds.

The anticipated deliverables under this capitalization grant include financing mechanisms that enable municipalities and local government entities across Arizona to access affordable capital for wastewater treatment facility upgrades, stormwater management systems, emerging contaminant remediation, and other water quality management activities. The intended outcomes are to improve and protect water quality and public health throughout the state, with benefits accruing to Arizona citizens. As a self-sustaining revolving fund, loan repayments will generate continued funding availability for future eligible projects, creating a permanent source of state financing for water infrastructure improvements in accordance with Clean Water Act requirements.

This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $16,639,000. Pre-award costs are approved back to 7/1/25. Refer to terms and conditions. Activities:the recipients of these funds provide low interest financing to numerous subrecipients. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes: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.