Application Forms and Additional Resources (for Fall 2025)

Hurricane Helene Emergency Funding 

Hurricane Helene Emergency Funding for Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

DWI can provide funding assistance to local governments, nonprofit water/wastewater providers, and investor-owned drinking water companies that were impacted by Hurricane Helene in two ways: emergency bridge loans and State Revolving Fund loans (with principal forgiveness).

Emergency Bridge Loans: A short-term, zero-interest loan from State-appropriated funds.

• Please note: currently, all Emergency Bridge Loans have been obligated.

State Revolving Fund Helene (SA-HMW) Loans, also know as SRF Helene Funding: A long-term, zero-interest loan with principal forgiveness that is exclusive to Helene-impacted communities.

• Rolling Application for State Revolving Fund (SRF) Helene Funding
• Submit a Rolling Application for SRF Helene funding
• Infosheet on SRF Hurricane Helene Funding (updated 7/28/25)
• Draft Intended Use Plans (IUPs):
  • Draft IUP for DWSRF Helene funds
  • Draft IUP for CWSRF Helene funds
  • Draft IUP for CWSRF Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems Helene funds 

Rolling Applications for Funding for: (1) Lead Service Line Inventory/Replacement (LSLR) Projects, (2) Projects to Address PFAS in Drinking Water /Wastewater Systems and (3) SRF Helene Funding

• Download the Application
• Other required documents and resources are accessed from this page (below)

• Submit  the completed application and supporting documentation