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Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Loan Fund is sponsored by Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) / IFF (Loan recipient is IFF, with EPIC providing grant funding for interest rate subsidy). This loan fund supports eligible water infrastructure projects in the Great Lakes region, particularly for underserved municipalities and water utilities in Illinois, Michigan, or Wisconsin with a direct connection to the Great Lakes or their tributaries.
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Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Loan Fund — Environmental Policy Innovation Center Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Loan Fund Check Out Our Press Release! The purpose of this loan fund is to support eligible water infrastructure projects in the Great Lakes, and ultimately, to ensure clean and safe water throughout the region.
The program is open to underserved municipalities and water utilities in Illinois, Michigan, or Wisconsin who have a direct connection with the Great Lakes or any of their tributaries or drainage basins. The loans will support pre-development activity costs such as preliminary engineering reports, asset management planning, financial audits, rate studies, bid document preparation, and other planning/design-related expenses.
The loans provide an additional source of funding that can be stacked with other funding and financing through local, state, and federal sources, and are intended to provide pre-development support to projects funded through the State Revolving Funds (SRFs) or U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects. Loans will cover predevelopment costs toward an existing federal project funded through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) or USDA.
The cost of loan interest and principal may be reimbursed with eventual proceeds of the SRF or USDA award. Up to $1,000,000 in total available financing is available over a six-year period. The loan fund will offer total interest costs for borrowers of 2-3% (compared to the typical 5-7% for municipal bond or market bank loan rates).
Other features of the loan fund include: Interest-only payments or capitalized interest during the loan term, with repayment of principal and/or interest due once a borrower receives an SRF or USDA award Loan forgiveness provisions available if SRF or USDA financing application is unsuccessful after two attempts, if final construction bids are 20% or more higher than anticipated, or if principal forgiveness for any SRF or USDA loan is at least 20% lower than projected (thus jeopardizing project affordability) Loans not forgiven if awarded, and borrower subsequently elects not to pursue SRF and/or USDA project financing Pairing with an EPA-designated Environmental Finance Center (EFC) for technical assistance.
EPIC and other qualified technical assistance providers in the region will partner with each borrower to provide project management services, including assessment of current needs, development of project scope, financing application assistance, procurement of engineering services for project planning, design, and bid document preparation, and other professional services as needed.
Learn More and Submit a Request To learn more about the loan program and technical assistance available for your community, please visit our Funding Navigator page and submit the Request Technical Assistance form found on the page. Simply include ‘ Great Lakes Loan Fund ’ in the description of your water infrastructure challenge or concern.
Available capital for this program was made possible through a loan to IFF from the Great Lakes Protection Fund (GLPF) of up to $1 million. EPIC provided additional grant funding to IFF for creation of an interest rate subsidy to support the loan fund. This interest rate subsidy will lower the final borrowing costs for participating municipalities and utilities.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Underserved municipalities and water utilities in Illinois, Michigan, or Wisconsin with a direct connection to the Great Lakes or their tributaries. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000 over six years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Loan Fund is funded by Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) / IFF (Loan recipient is IFF, with EPIC providing grant funding for interest rate subsidy). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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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