The Division of Water Infrastructure is set to conduct its Fall 2025 Funding Application Training from July 29 to August 8 at six locations across the state. An additional virtual session will be available on August 8, with a recording to be posted on the Division’s website.
Applicants must submit their funding applications by September 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. The training sessions are free and highly recommended for potential applicants. Available funding includes low-interest loans and grants for drinking water and wastewater projects.
Training will cover various topics such as funding programs, application processes, Priority Rating Systems, and timelines. Participants will learn how to apply for existing and new funding programs, including SRF supplemental funds aimed at enhancing infrastructure resilience in communities affected by Hurricane Helene (SRF Helene). Additional funding options include addressing PFAS contamination, replacing lead service lines, and Viable Utility Reserve grants. A primer for utilities designated as Distressed will also be provided.
Training sessions will take place in Clyde on July 29, Hickory on July 30, Boone on July 31, Fayetteville on August 6, Winterville on August 7, and Research Triangle Park on August 8. All sessions will offer identical content.
Funding applications can be submitted for several programs covered during the training sessions:
– Community Development Block Grant-Infrastructure (CDBG-I) program offers grants up to $3 million per applicant every three years.
– State Revolving Funds (SRFs) provide low-interest loans for drinking water and wastewater projects with specific allocations under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
– SRF Helene provides principal forgiveness and zero-interest loans for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
– State Reserve Program (SRP) may offer up to $30 million each in grant and loan funding for infrastructure projects.
– Viable Utility Reserve (VUR) projects may receive up to $50 million in grant funding.
Planning project applications can seek grant funding from VUR or potentially from SRP for Asset Inventory and Assessment (AIA) or Merger/Regionalization Feasibility (MRF) purposes.
For more information about the Division of Water Infrastructure’s training programs, visit their website.
