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Application Forms - Ohio Water Development Authority, Columbus, Ohio, USA Ohio Water Development Authority - Serving Ohio Since 1968 Construction/Planning Loans Local Economic Development Loans USDA-RD Loan Advance Program Research & Development Grants Disbursements and Change Orders Audited Financial Statements Continuing Disclosure Documents Investor Presentation - WPCLF Investor Presentation - DWAF Investor Presentation - Fresh Water Investor Presentation - Fresh Water Revolving Fund Investor Presentation - Community Assistance Construction/Planning Loans Local Economic Development Loans USDA-RD Loan Advance Program Research & Development Grants Disbursements and Change Orders Audited Financial Statements Continuing Disclosure Documents Investor Presentation - WPCLF Investor Presentation - DWAF Investor Presentation - Fresh Water Investor Presentation - Fresh Water Revolving Fund Investor Presentation - Community Assistance Construction/Planning Loan Program Program Information, Application Documents, and Loan Portal The Ohio Water Development Authority created the Fresh Water Loan Program to provide financial assistance for planning/design and/or construction of drinking water, wastewater, and storm water projects.
Eligible projects include but are not limited to development or acquisition of potable water sources, construction/expansion of water and wastewater treatment facilities, installation or improvement of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, well-head protection planning studies, or storm water management facilities.
For more details, see the program guidelines Fresh Water Program-Market Rates and Fresh Water Program-Community Assistance Rates. Please note projects must be constructed using prevailing wage. The OWDA Board meets the last Thursday of the month during January to October; and the second Thursday in the month of December.
A pplications are due the 1st of the month that the loan will be approved. For December approval, the loan application is due on November 1st. For construction applications, the project must be bid prior to applying for the loan.
If you are requesting additional funds to be added to an existing OWDA loan, do not submit your request through the loan portal. Please contact Kim Killian, as a full application is not required for a supplemental loan request.
For questions regarding the Construction/Planning Loan Program, please contact: Kim Killian, Loan Officer PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION LOAN APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: The following loan application documents must be completed prior to requesting a link to the loan application portal. Click on documents in blue to download.
Construction Loan Application (Opens in Excel document) Planning/Design Loan Application (Opens in Excel document) Projection of revenue (in application) Rate ordinance (current rates/tap in fees) Current year operating budget Fund reports that show revenue, expenses, and debt service reserve Construction bid tabs (required for construction loan requests) Engineering agreement (required for planning/design loans; only required for construction loans if engineering costs are included in the construction loan) The following loan application documents are required to complete the loan process; however they may be provided to OWDA at a later date if they are not available by the application deadline.
Click on documents in blue to download. Findings and orders, consent order, health risk documentation (if applicable) The following loan application documents are the cooperative agreements for this loan program. The language in the agreement cannot be altered.
The agreement will be emailed to you for signature after Board approval. Click on documents in blue to view the template. Planning Loan Cooperative Agreement Construction Loan Cooperative Agreement Submit your loan application through the portal.
The loan application portal is a quick and convenient way to submit your loan application. By requesting a link to the loan portal, you can easily upload PDFs of your application documents directly to OWDA. Document uploads should be formatted as PDF documents only.
Please do not upload Excel files. NOTE: D o not use the loan application portal i f you are applying to Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) or Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) programs. Please contact your Ohio DEFA coordinator to apply for WPCLF and WSRLA.
One application per link. If you have more than one application, please request more than one link. Review the loan application documents listed above as these documents must be completed prior to requesting a link to the loan application portal.
Click on the following link to begin the loan application portal process. https://webforms. owda.
org/forms/loanprequalification The person identified as the contact person in the application portal should be the person responsible for the preparation and submission of the application. The contact person will receive an application portal link by email and will also be the person called if there are questions on the information provided in the application.
For example, the contact person could be an RCAP representative, consultant, or the person at the local government that prepared the application and can answer questions, not necessarily the person authorized to enter into contract with OWDA for the loan.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments in Ohio, including cities, villages, counties, and water/sewer districts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Fresh Water Program - Market Based Rates is funded by Ohio Water Development Authority. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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