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.
There are two types of funding applications:
· Fall 2025 Applications. Applications are due Sept. 30, 2025, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
· Rolling Applications. Rolling applications are accepted year-round, and are available for the following funding programs only:
o Drinking water, wastewater, and decentralized wastewater treatment systems resilience funding in Hurricane Helene-impacted areas (SRF Helene Supplemental)
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)
For Fall 2025 Applications, download and complete the “2025 Fall Division Application” file and relevant forms. Submit your completed Fall 2025 application here.
For Rolling Applications, download and complete the “Rolling Application” file and relevant forms. Submit your completed Rolling Application here.
Fall 2025 Funding Application Training Resources and Fall 2025 Funding Availability- Including:
Recording of Fall 2025 Funding Application Training Session
Fall 2025 Application Training PowerPoint Presentation
Please note: Priority Rating System Guidance and Forms are available at the tab above with that name
Application Form (select the appropriate application):
· Fall 2025 Application for Funding (updated July 25, 2025). Submit the completed application and forms here.
· Rolling Application for Funding[SE1] (updated July 25, 2025). Submit the completed application and forms here.
Template for Resolution by Governing Body for Funding Application (updated July 2025)
Fund Transfer Certification Form (July 2025)
Financial Information Form (July 2025)
Viabile Utility Reserve Construction Project Supplemental Information Form (updated July 2025)
State Reserve Program Eligibility Form for Hurricane Helene Prioritization per SL 2025-26 Form (updated July 2025)
Affordability Calculator (select the appropriate calculator )
- Fall 2025 Application's Affordability Calculator (updated July 2025)
- SRF Helene (SA-HMW Funding) Principal Forgiveness Estimator (updated August 2025)
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.
PRS Form and Guidance for the Fall 2025 Applications (by project type):
- PRS Guidance & Form: Drinking Water and Wastewater Construction Projects (updated July 2025)
- 2025 Fall CDBG-I Program Priority Rating System and Guidance July 2025
- 2025 Fall CDBG-I Interactive Scorecard August 2025
- 2025 Fall MRF Priority Rating System Guidance July 2025
- 2025 Fall AIA Priority Rating System Guidance July 2025
PRS Form and Guidance for the Rolling Application (by project type):
- SA-HMW DW-WW Priority Rating System Guidance & Form July 2025
- SA-HMW DWTS Priority Rating System Guidance & Form July 2025
- LSLR Application and PRS Guidance July 2025 (For Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Projects)
Emerging Contaminants (EC) Priority Rating System Guidance July 2025
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 12/2024
2025 Income Limits Effective 6/1/2025
HUD Area-Benefit LMI Census Data
Income Survey Summary Updated 12/2024
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
Asset Management Plan Guidance Updated 2/22/17
Water & Sewer Rate Form Updated 3/20/17 (Only required for CDBG-I applicants)
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)
Engineering Services Procurement for ARPA-Funded Projects
Supplemental Guidance for Bulk Connections
Guidelines for Sampling Individually-Owned Wells