Application Forms and Additional Resources

Hurricane Helene Emergency Funding

DEQ can provide emergency loans to local governments and nonprofit water/wastewater providers that have sustained significant damage to their drinking water and wastewater systems due to Hurricane Helene, creating a public health hazard.

Submit a request for emergency funding (for local governments and nonprofit water/wastewater providers significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene only)
Questions and Answers (FAQs) document: Emergency Funding for Local Government Units' Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems Impacted by Hurricane Helene (as of 10/18/24) Please note that this document will be frequently updated, with dates of each update indicated.

Rolling Applications for Funding for Lead Service Line Inventory/Replacement (LSLR) Projects and for Evaluation/Assessment Projects to Address PFAS in Drinking Water /Wastewater Systems (Emerging Contaminants- Studies)

Download the application
Other required documents and resources are accessed from this page (below)
Submit the completed application and supporting documentation

Fall 2024 Applications for Funding

Applications were due on Oct. 15, 2024. Applications are currently being reviewed. Funding decisions by the State Water Infrastructure Authority are scheduled to occur in Feb. 2025. The next round of applications for funding will begin in early March 2025, with a deadline of April 30, 2025.

Tab/Accordion Items

Funding applications for Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) and Emerging Contaminants (EC) Studies projects are open year-round.

For LSLR and EC Studies projects, use this specific application and submittal form.
Lead Service Line Funding Information Page

Application-related Documents

Fall 2024 Resolutions by Governing Bodies for Funding (Required in all applications)

Fall 2024 Water / Wastewater Affordability Calculator (Revised Aug. 14, 2024)

Fall 2024 Fund Transfer Certification Form (Feb. 2024)

Financial Information Form (July 2023)

Fall 2024 Viable Utility (VU) Eligibility Form July 2024

Fall 2024 Priority Rating System Forms and Guidance are in the “Priority Rating Systems, Guidance Documents” tab above this ‘forms’ section. Additional forms required in CDBG-I applications are in the “CDBG-I Additional Forms” tab above this ‘forms’ section.

Priority Rating Systems (PRS) Forms and Guidance Documents

Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) funding applications are open year-round.

LSLR Guidance and PRS July 2023 (For Lead Service LIne Replacement (LSLR) Projects)

Emerging Contaminants Study Project Funding Applications are also open year-round.

Emerging Contaminants (EC) Prioritiy Rating System Guidance July 2024

Application for Lead Service Line Replacement and Emerging Contaminants Studies Funding

Fall 2024 Construction Project Guidance July 2024 (For Construction & Pre-Construction Projects) (NOT for Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) projects)

Fall 2024 CDBG-I Priority Rating System and Guidance July 2024

Fall 2024 MRF Priority Rating System Guidance July 2024

Fall 2024 AIA Priority Rating System Guidance July 2024

Supplemental Guidance for Additional Consideration