Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 awarded the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) a capitalization grant of $43.556 million under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program (CFDA 66.468), effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. This funding, authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), supports WIFA's core mission of providing low-interest financing to eligible public water systems throughout Arizona for planning, design, and construction of drinking water infrastructure improvements. The revolving loan structure enables WIFA to deliver sustainable, long-term financing for projects that address water quality challenges and ensure compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.

Beyond direct project financing, WIFA will utilize designated set-asides from the grant to deliver technical assistance to small water systems, support operator certification activities, and fund source water protection initiatives. These activities strengthen the technical, managerial, and financial capacity of Arizona's public water systems while advancing public health protection across the state. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement; WIFA will directly administer all grant activities and manage the capitalization funds in compliance with applicable federal regulations.