Water Infrastructure

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What We Do

The North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure provides financial assistance for projects that improve water quality. Programs within the division fund many types of projects, including sewer collection and treatment systems, drinking water distribution systems, water treatment plants, stormwater management systems, and stream restoration.

Learn More About The Division

Funding Programs

New: Lead Service Line Replacement Funding

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)

Community Development Block Grant - Infrastructure (CDBG-I)

State Wastewater & Drinking Water Reserve Programs

Merger/Regionalization Feasibility Grant Program

Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant Program

Viable Utilities Program

Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments Program (LASII)

I Need Funding

Next funding round: Spring 2023. Spring 2023 applications, training dates and locations will be available here soon. The deadline for submitting Spring 2023 funding applications is Monday, May 1, 2023. Read about available funding programs and the application process. Contact us to find the best program for your needs.

I Have Funding

Once your funding is in place, learn the five-step process: Engineering Report, Design & Bid, Approval of Bids, Construction & Reimbursement, and Repayments. There are additional requirements for projects funded through the CDBG-I program.

Contacts

Division offices are located in the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Many staff are teleworking and/or in the office on a limited basis. Staff phone numbers & email addresses are available here. Essential business may be conducted in person by appointment.

Water Infrastructure By The Numbers

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To Help NC Communities

Since 2014, we’ve helped NC communities with more than $1.5 billion in funding assistance, as they invest in their economic and environmental future.

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To Fund NC's Drinking Water Needs

$15 billion will be needed to fund NC’s drinking water needs over the next 20 years.

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To Fund NC's Clean Water Needs

$11 billion will be needed for clean water needs such as wastewater treatment systems and sanitary sewers over the next 20 years.