Application Training
Fall 2024 Funding Round
- Fall 2024 Application Training begins on July 30.
- The deadline for Fall 2024 applications for loan and grant funding is Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 (5 p.m.).
- Fall 2024 Application Training materials will be available here soon, including registration information, the Training PowerPoint presentation and information on funding programs available for Fall 2024.
- There is no cost to attend training sessions.
- The Raleigh training session on Aug. 9 will be available virtually and will be recorded and posted on the Division website. Training will cover information on funding programs, application package completion, Priority Rating Systems, funding timelines, and included instructions on how to apply for Lead Service Line Replacement/Inventory funding. A primer for utilities designated as Distressed will be provided.
The Division of Water Infrastructure will conduct Fall 2024 Funding Application Training at five locations statewide:
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July 30: Asheville (Land of Sky Regional Council of Governments, Suite 140, 339 New Leiscester Hwy., Asheville 29906)
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July 31: Lenoir (J. E. Broyhill Civic Center, Room 215, 1913 Hickory Blvd. SE, Lenoir 28645)
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Aug. 7: Williamston (Martin County Economic Development, 415 West Blvd, #130, Williamston 27892)
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Aug. 8: Kinston (Kinston Public Services Department, 2360 US 258 South, Kinston 28504)
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Aug. 9: Raleigh (Albemarle Building, 2nd floor, 325 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh 27603) Parking is available in Visitor Lot 2 (Deck 75) on N. Salisbury Street.
Main entrance is on N. Salisbury Street. Please check in with the receptionist. A virtual option is also available on this day only. A recording of this training will be available on the Division website after this session.
Webex link for online participation:
https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m4f57c5ab64ec2acf4e69662a5adcedc8
(Password: NCDWI, Call-In #: 415.655.0003, Access Code: 2433 211 5628). WebEx invitations will go out the week of the training (August 5).
Funding Availability for Fall 2024 Applications
Applications will be considered for the following funding programs in the Fall 2024 funding round and will be covered in the training session:
Applications for drinking water and wastewater construction projects will be considered for funding from the Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure program, the State Revolving Funds, including Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds, the State Reserves, and the Viable Utility Reserve. Local government units (LGUs) and non-profit water/wastewater corporations (and investor-owned drinking water utilities for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund) may apply for funding.
- The Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure (CDBG-I) program will provide grants to fund projects in areas that meet the U.S. Housing and Urban Development low-to-moderate income threshold (LMI). It is available to non-entitlement municipalities and counties and offers grants up to $3 million per applicant every three years.
- The State Revolving Funds (SRFs) will provide low-interest loans (including loans that may be partially forgiven) for drinking water and wastewater projects. In addition to the SRF funds typically available, this round will include the use of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funds, BIL Emerging Contaminants (PFAS) funds and BIL Lead Service Line Replacement funds. Eligible utilities may apply for up to $25 million in Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loans and up to $35 million in Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans. Limits vary for Emerging Contaminants and for Lead Service Line Replacement funding.
- State Reserve Program (SRP) construction projects: Limited grant and loan funding will be available for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Eligible utilities may apply for up to $3 million every three years for grants, $3 million every three years for loans at targeted interest rates, and $3 million every year for loans at half-market rate.
- Viable Utility Reserve (VUR) construction projects: Limited grant funding will be available for drinking water and wastewater projects that move an LGU designated as distressed toward viability, per G.S. 159G-32(d). New information on requirements for applying for VUR grants, eligibility, and availability of VUR grant funds will be shared during application training.
Applications for drinking water and wastewater planning projects will be considered for grant funding from the SRP for the following purposes:
- Asset Inventory and Assessment (AIA) grants: to inventory the existing water and/or wastewater systems and document the condition of the inventoried infrastructure. Grant limits are $150,000 per system type every three years.
- Merger/Regionalization Feasibility (MRF) grants: to determine the feasibility of consolidating the management of multiple utilities into a single utility operation or to provide regional water/wastewater treatment, and the best way of carrying out the project. Grant limits are $50,000 per system type every three years.
Update on LASII Stormwater Funding:
Please note that no funding is available for the Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments (LASII) program for the Fall 2024 funding round. The Division will not be taking LASII stormwater applications during the Fall 2024 funding round.