Federal Grant Award Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 awarded the Missouri Department of Natural Resources a capitalization grant totaling $21.3 million under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program (CFDA 66.468), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. Under this formula grant, MODNR will establish and administer a revolving loan fund that provides low-interest rate financing to eligible public water systems throughout Missouri for planning, design, and construction of drinking water infrastructure improvement projects. This funding mechanism enables communities to address critical water quality infrastructure needs, including lead service line replacement, emerging contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and compliance with National Primary Drinking Water Regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

In addition to direct project financing, MODNR may allocate portions of the capitalization grant to set-aside activities, including technical assistance to small water systems, operator certification programs, and source water protection initiatives. Subawards will be distributed as loans and grants to eligible public water systems and related entities. The anticipated outcomes include increased technical, managerial, and financial capacity among public water systems and public health protection across Missouri. Citizens throughout the state will benefit as eligible water systems gain access to affordable financing for essential drinking water infrastructure improvements.