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)
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) This is for the majority of funding programs. Submit the completed application and forms by 5:00pm on April 30 here.
Rolling Application for Funding (updated March 4, 2026). This is for three specific funding programs shown above. Submit the completed application and forms on any day here.
Template for Resolution by Governing Body for Funding Application (updated Feb.23, 2026)
Fund Transfer Certification Form (updated Feb. 23, 2026)
Financial Information Form (updated Feb. 23, 2026)
Spring 2026 Applications Affordability Calculator (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.
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)
- Spring 2026 PRS Guidance and Form: Drinking Water and Wastewater Construction Projects (updated Feb. 23, 2026)
- Fall 2026 CDBG-I Program Priority Rating System and Guidance (updated July 15, 2026)
- Fall 2026 CDBG-I Interactive Scorecard (updated July 15, 2026)
- Spring 2026 MRF Priority Rating System Guidance (updated Feb. 23, 2026)
- Spring 2026 AIA Priority Rating System Guidance (updated Feb. 23, 2026)
PRS Form and Guidance (by project type) for the Rolling Application
- Lead Service Line Replacements and Priority Rating System Guidance (updated July 2025)
- Emerging Contaminants (EC) Priority Rating System Guidance (updated Dec. 2025)
CDBG-I REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS
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:
INSTRUCTIONS
FORMS FOR CDBG-I APPLICATIONS
| TAB 1 | Updated |
|---|---|
| Resolution to Apply - DWI Template | Feb. 2026 |
| TAB 2 | Updated |
|---|---|
| Division of Water Infrastructure Application Form | On Application Tab |
| CDBG-I Interactive Scorecard | July 2026 |
| Commitment of Other Funds | March 2017 |
| TAB 3 | Updated |
|---|---|
| Appendix A: Determining LMI | January 2026 |
| CDBG-I LMI Workbook | Added May 2026 |
| HUD Area-Benefit LMI Census Data | HUD Provided |
| 2026 Income Limits | June 2026 |
| Income Survey Questionnaire Instructions | March 2017 |
| Income Survey Questionnaire (Spanish) | May 2019 |
| Income Survey Questionnaire | May 2021 |
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ADDITIONAL 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
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.