Funding Application Forms and Additional Resources

Funding application forms, guidance, and resource materials are available on this webpage for eligible entities interested in applying for funding for drinking water, wastewater, and/or stormwater projects. Applications are reviewed and presented to the State Water Infrastructure Authority for awards. 

  • Spring 2026 Applications: This is for the majority of our funding programs. See the Application Forms tab and Priority Rating Systems, Guidance Documents tabs below.  Submit your completed applications by April 30 at 5:00 pm here.

  • Rolling Applications. Rolling applications are accepted year-round. See the Applications Forms tab and Priority Rating Systems, Guidance Documents tabs below. Submit your completed Rolling application here. Rolling applications are available for the following funding programs only:

o   Lead Service Line Replacement funding for drinking water systems (LSLR)

o   Emerging Contaminants Evaluation/Assessment Study Projects for PFAS-affected drinking water, wastewater, and publicly-owned landfills (DWSRF-EC Studies and CWSRF-EC Studies)

o   Decentralized wastewater treatment systems projects from the CWSRF Pilot Program (CWSRF DWTS Pilot Program)

Tab/Accordion Items

Priority Rating System Guidance and Forms are available at the tab above with that name

Application Form (select the appropriate application):

Spring 2026 Application for Funding (updated Feb. 23, 2026)

Rolling Application for Funding (updated March 4, 2026). Submit the completed application and forms here.      

Spring 2026 Template for Resolution by Governing Body for Funding Application (updated Feb.23, 2026)

Spring 2026  Fund Transfer Certification Form (updated Feb. 23, 2026)

Spring 2026  Financial Information Form (updated Feb. 23, 2026)

Spring 2026  Viable Utility Eligibility Form  (updated Feb. 23, 2026)

  • Please note: For local government units who have been designated as distressed and/or may be designated as distressed in Spring 2026, we encourage you to complete and submit the Viable Utility Eligibility Form with construction applications so SWIA may consider a wider range of funding programs for your project. The form is a requirement for Viable Utility Reserve fund consideration.

State Reserve Program Eligibility Form for Hurricane Helene Prioritization per SL 2025-26 Form (updated July 2025)

Affordability Calculator (select the appropriate calculator )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are the forms and guidance on how to complete the application narrative to claim Priority Rating System (PRS) line item points. These are required as part of the application. Please select the appropriate one based on the type of application you are submitting.

Spring 2026 PRS Form and Guidance (by project type) 

PRS Form and Guidance (by project type) for the Rolling Application

Supplemental Guidance for the Ranking of Applications and for Providing Additional Information for Consideration

CDBG-I SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

CDBG-I Applications require both a digital submission through the Division Submission Portal, and a mailed hardcopy original. Send the hardcopy via UPS/ Fedex to:

Application Address CDBG-I

ADDITIONAL FORMS FOR CDBG-I APPLICATIONS

TAB 2

Commitment of Other Funds Updated 3/20/17 

TAB 3 (Low-to-moderate Income Documentation)

Appendix A: Determining LMI Updated 1/2026

2025 Income Limits  Effective 6/1/2025

HUD Area-Benefit LMI Census  Data

CDBG-I LMI Workbook Added 2/2026

Income Survey Questionnaire  Updated 5/3/21

Income Survey Questionnaire (Spanish) Updated 5/10/19

Income Survey Questionnaire Instructions Updated 3/20/17

Income Survey Questionnaire Instructions (Spanish) Updated 3/20/17

Income Survey Sample (1) Updated 3/20/17

Income Survey Sample (2) Updated 3/20/17

TAB 6

CIP Guidance

Asset Management Plan Guidance Updated 2/22/17

TAB 8 (Federal Compliance Documents)

Appendix B: Public Hearings Updated 12/2024

Certification of Understanding Roles and Responsibilities of CDBG-I Program Updated 12/2024

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters Updated 12/2024

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Checklist Updated 12/2024

Federal Performance and Procurement Requirements Certification Updated 12/2024

Disclosure Report Updated 12/2024

Appendix C: HUD Form Instructions Updated 12/2024

Economic Needs- Infrastructure National Objective Form Updated July 20, 2022

IDIS Forms  Updated July 20, 2022

 

RESOURCES

LGU Indicators - Census Places and Counties (2022) Updated 7-25-25*

 *Datasets include poverty rates and median household income

Water and Wastewater Utility Asset Assessment Guidance (2022)

Supplemental Guidance for Bulk Connections

Documenting Low Pressure

Guidelines for Sampling Individually-Owned Wells

 

 

 

2026 Rolling Application Cut-Off Dates:

Rolling applications are only for 

  • lead service line identification and replacement projects, 
  • emerging contaminants (PFAS) evaluation/assessment study projects, and 
  • decentralized wastewater treatment system projects. 

Rolling applications can be submitted on any day here. Rolling applications received by 5:00 pm on the following dates will be considered for funding at the next State Water Infrastructure Authority meeting as listed below: 

Received by 5pm on June 1, 2026, will be considered at State Water Infrastructure Authority's July 15, 2026 meeting 

Received by 5pm on Aug. 3, 2026, will be considered at State Water Infrastructure Authority's September 16, 2026 meeting

Received by 5pm on Nov. 2, 2026, will be considered at State Water Infrastructure Authority's December 9, 2026 meeting

2027’s rolling application cut-off dates will be posted towards the end of the year.   

 

 

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