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EPA & infrastructure grant finder.

Federal and state funding programs for small water and wastewater utilities. We track the programs most relevant to rural Colorado — and can help you apply.

Federal — EPA

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)

Low-interest federal loans for water infrastructure projects. Covers up to 49% of eligible project costs for communities investing in system upgrades, resilience, and modernization.

TypeLow-interest loan
EligibleWater & wastewater utilities
Amount$5M – $100M+
Learn more at EPA.gov →
State Revolving Fund

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)

EPA-funded, state-administered program providing low-cost financing for drinking water infrastructure. Includes principal forgiveness for disadvantaged communities.

TypeLoan + principal forgiveness
EligiblePublic water systems
Colorado adminCDPHE
Learn more at EPA.gov →
State Revolving Fund

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)

Finances wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and nonpoint source pollution control. Below-market interest rates with additional subsidization available for small systems.

TypeLoan + subsidy
EligibleWastewater & stormwater
Colorado adminCDPHE
Learn more at EPA.gov →
USDA Rural Development

Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program

Grants and loans specifically for rural areas and towns with populations under 10,000. Can fund water and waste systems including treatment plants, distribution, and equipment.

TypeGrant + loan combination
EligibleRural communities (<10K pop)
AmountVaries by project
Learn more at USDA.gov →
Federal — BIL

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — Water Provisions

Historic $55 billion investment in water infrastructure including lead pipe replacement, PFAS treatment, and system upgrades. Distributed through SRFs with enhanced funding for disadvantaged communities.

TypeMultiple programs
EligibleAll water systems (priority: small/rural)
TimelineThrough 2026
Learn more at EPA.gov →
Colorado

Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority

Colorado's main financing authority for water and wastewater projects. Offers subsidized loans and grants specifically for small and rural systems across the state.

TypeLoan + grant programs
EligibleColorado utilities
FocusSmall & rural systems
Learn more at CWRPDA.com →

How Upstream AI helps you win funding.

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Asset condition data

Automated asset health scoring gives you the documented evidence of infrastructure need that reviewers look for.

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Compliance history

Auto-generated compliance reports and audit trails demonstrate your system's track record and improvement trajectory.

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ROI projections

Our savings tracker produces the cost-benefit analysis that funding agencies require to justify your project investment.

Note: This page is provided as a general resource and is updated periodically. Grant programs, eligibility requirements, and deadlines change frequently. Always verify current details directly with the administering agency. Upstream AI is not a government agency and does not guarantee funding outcomes.

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