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Business Oregon : Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (SDWRLF) & Sustainable Infrastructure Planning Project (SIPP) : Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (SDWRLF) & Sustainable Infrastructure Planning Project (SIPP) : State of Oregon Translate this site into other Languages tag, as divs are not allowed in 's --> Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (SDWRLF) & Sustainable Infrastructure Planning Project (SIPP) Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (SDWRLF) The Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (SDWRLF), known nationally as the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), is a federal-state partnership program jointly implemented by Business Oregon and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

This program offers low-cost financing to assist public water systems with planning, design, and construction of drinking water facility improvements. Please see below for information about program deadlines. Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (SDWRLF) Letters of Interest (LOI) : Submitting a Letter of Interest is the first formal step in the application process.

Eligible water systems interested in obtaining a loan with a lower-interest rate for drinking water planning, design and/or construction projects should submit an LOI by the annual February 15th deadline. LOI submissions may request financing of up to $10,000,000 maximum from the SDWRLF program. See “Letter of Interest Submission Process” below for more details.

LOIs for any infrastructure project eligible under the program may be additionally considered for supplemental funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law General Supplemental (BIL-GS) funding, depending on funding availability.

Emerging Contaminants (EC) Funding Program Applications : Eligible projects submitted to this program may be considered for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Emerging Contaminants (BIL-EC) funding, as well as Emerging Contaminants (EC) in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant (SDC) funding. See “Application Process for Emerging Contaminants Projects” below.

The funding application submission deadline for the EC funding program will be February 15th and August 15th annually, while funding lasts. Sustainable Infrastructure Planning Projects (SIPP) Program Applications : The SIPP program supports water system planning efforts with 100% forgivable loan funding awards.

Planning activities that promote sustainable water infrastructure may receive funding up to a maximum of $20,000 or $50,000 in forgivable loan per project, depending on the project type. See Sustainable Infrastructure Planning Project (SIPP) section below for more information. The funding application submission deadline for the SIPP funding program will be February 15th and August 15th annually.

Maximum allowable projects each year not to exceed $500,000. Small System Equipment Assistance (SSEA) Program Applications : The SSEA program supports small scale additions or replacement of equipment and instrumentation needed by small water systems to ensure continued operation and protection of public health. Maximum of $20,000 in forgivable loan per project.

See Small System Equipment Assistance (SSEA) section below for more information. The funding application submission deadline for the SSEA funding program will be February 15th and August 15th annually. Maximum allowable projects each year not to exceed $200,000.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Funding Following the passage of the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, also commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with states, is making significant investments in the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.

For five years, the EPA will allot additional funding to each state, supplementing the regular SDWRLF program while BIL funding lasts. Here in Oregon, the funds are made available by a marked increase in the number of funding awards through the state's existing SDWRLF program, as well as through the administration of new programs and technical assistance opportunities.

There are three separate allocations of BIL funding detailed further below. Please see the “Letter of Interest Submission Process" and “Application Process" sections of this webpage for more information on applying for each allocation of BIL funding.

For more information on BIL funding eligibilities, timing, annual reports for previous funding years, intended use plans for upcoming funding, and Project Priority Lists, please see Oregon Health Authority's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act webpage . BIL General Supplemental Funding (BIL-GS) BIL General Supplemental (BIL-GS) funding can be used for any drinking water projects eligible under the existing SDWRLF program.

BIL mandates that 49 percent of EPA funds awarded to states through the General Supplemental funding must be provided as grants or forgivable loans to disadvantaged communities. Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) website has more information on the current definition for disadvantaged community.

BIL Funding to Address Emerging Contaminants (BIL-EC) BIL also provides specific funding through the states to reduce people's exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants through their drinking water. By law, these funds must be distributed to communities entirely as forgivable loans or grants.

​For a project or activity to be eligible for funding under this specific appropriation, it must be otherwise SDWRLF eligible, and the primary purpose must be to fund planning and/or integral infrastructure necessary to address emerging contaminants in drinking water.

See list of Project Eligibilities fo​r B​IL-EC Funding​​ ​ Lead Service Line Replacement (BIL-LSLR) BIL authorized increased funding for identifying and replacing lead service lines and connectors. Due to the lack of identified lead service lines eligible for the BIL-LSLR funding, Oregon Health Authority has not applied for this funding source.

Program Eligibility: Water Systems and Project Types A community public water system that serves at least 15 service connections used by year-round residents of the area served by the system, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. A community water system may be privately or publicly owned. A non-profit non-community public water system such as a school.

Treatment: Projects to install or upgrade facilities to improve drinking water quality to comply with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations Transmission and distribution : Rehabilitation, replacement, or installation of pipes to improve water pressure to safe levels or to prevent contamination caused by leaky or broken pipes Source: Rehabilitation of wells or development of eligible sources to replace contaminated sources Storage: Installation or upgrade of finished water storage tanks to prevent microbiological contamination from entering the distribution system Consolidation: Interconnecting two or more water systems Preliminary and final engineering, design, geotechnical surveying, legal review, environmental review, and other support activities necessary for constructing and installing the water system improvements.

SDWRLF funding cannot be used for: Construction or rehabilitation of dams (unless a deviation is granted by EPA); Ongoing activities including operations & maintenance; Water system management, indirect costs; Projects primarily for fire suppression; The project is intended primarily for supporting, supplying, or attracting future growth for the community.

For more information about eligible/ineligible activities see Appendix A of the SDWRLF Handbook linked under the Additional Resources list on the left side of this webpage. This section summarizes financing terms for the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (SDWRLF), including Base and BIL–General Supplemental funding. These terms do not apply to BIL Emerging Contaminants funding or the SIPP and SSEA programs.

For the full details on the financing policies of the program, please see the 2026 SDWRLF Financing Terms document (available after July 1, 2026). Loan Limits and Project Prioritization Eligible water systems must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI). The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) evaluates and ranks projects to create Project Priority Lists (PPLs).

Health, Compliance, and Consolidation Projects receive highest priority, receiving invitations to apply first. General Infrastructure and Resiliency Projects are considered as funding allows. Business Oregon invites applications based on ranking and readiness to proceed.

While there is no statutory funding cap, LOI requests are limited to $10 million (starting 2026) . Awards may be less than requested based on funding availability. Awards of $3 million or more or those with significant forgivable loan amounts require Infrastructure Finance Authority (IFA) Board approval.

Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) Federal requirements stipulate that the SDWRLF program must prioritize projects that address public health risks, ensure compliance, and support communities most in need. Systems qualifying as Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) - based on affordability criteria - may receive reduced interest rates and increased forgivable loan amounts.

Please see Oregon Health Authority’s webpage for more information on DAC determinations. SDWRLF offers below-market interest rates: Base rate: 80% of the 20-year U.S. Treasury rate DAC rate: as low as 1% , based on a rate impact review. A rate impact review compares projected water rates to an affordability threshold (based on median household income).

If projected water rates exceed the threshold, reduced interest rates may apply. Up to 30 years, not exceeding asset useful life Planning/design-only loans: up to 10 years Repayment begins within one year of project completion Non-DAC borrowers pay a 1. 5% origination fee , financed within the loan and collected at first disbursement.

The interest rate is adjusted to offset the cost. The fee is non-refundable. Forgivable Loans (Principal Forgiveness) Forgivable loans are conditional funds that do not require repayment if project terms are met.

Availability is limited annually by federal subsidy caps.

Awards are made based on OHA rankings as well as DAC determinations, starting with offers to health/compliance projects Caps apply (percentage or dollar limits, whichever is lower) Amounts and categories may change annually Amendments (Increased Funding) Additional funding may be considered based on: Fund availability and financial capacity Same interest rate as original award Eligibility for additional forgivable loan (subject to caps) Possible IFA Board approval Business Oregon may adjust forgivable loan amounts in coordination with OHA based on factors such as: Public health risk or emergencies Consolidation or regionalization opportunities Environmental justice priorities Letter of Interest Submission Process: Infrastructure Projects NOTE: The annual Letter of Interest submission due date is February 15: It is recommended that a prospective applicant consult with a Business Oregon Regional Development Officer (RDO) prior to submitting a Letter of Interest (LOI).

View our map to identify your local RDO . Prospective applicants must submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) form to apply. See below for additional details.

The Letter of Interest (LOI) form has been temporarily removed from the website. An updated version will be posted later in 2026. Submit your completed form via email to SDWRLF@biz.

oregon. gov . Water systems may request up to $10 million maximum from the program.

LOIs for projects that cost more than $10 million to implement will be accepted; funding necessary to complete the project beyond the $10 million must come from other sources (the other funding does not need to be secured at the time of LOI submission). Submission of an LOI does not guarantee funding but is the first step in the application process.

Depending on funding availability, Business Oregon may offer partial funding for a project or discuss project phasing to accommodate available funding. Completed Letters of Interest may be submitted at any time during the year, but the program has an annual deadline of February 15 to be considered for available funding.

​ After the annual submission deadline, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will evaluate submitted LOIs for the project's eligibility and score based on public health and affordability criteria. All eligible LOIs will be ranked and included on a Project Priority List (PPL) for a two-year period. After the PPL is published, depending on available funds in the program, Business Oregon may invite a water system to formally apply for funding.

Projects rated and ranked highest by OHA that demonstrate a readiness to proceed with the loan program are invited first to apply for funding. Additionally, highest ranked projects are given priority for potential forgivable loan awards based on availability of funds. The project will be removed from the PPL and funding consideration if the applicant does not execute a contract during this two-year period.

Water systems may resubmit a project with an updated LOI for future consideration. For systems looking to obtain funding to complete any SDWRLF eligible infrastructure project : LOIs are accepted anytime, but the program has an annual deadline of February 15 to be considered for available funding.

For all eligible infrastructure projects seeking to obtain SDWRLF or BIL-General Supplemental (BIL-GS) funding, see above for the link to the fillable Letter of Interest Form PDF and for the email address to which you will submit your completed LOI. ​​ Application Process for Emerging Contaminants Projects NOTE: The annual Emerging Contaminants Program application deadlines are February 15th and August 15th.

Prospective applicants must submit an Emerging Contaminants (EC) Program Application to apply. For a project to be considered under the EC funding, the primary purpose of the project must be to address and/or mitigate people's exposure to EC in drinking water. See list of Project Eligibilities for BI​L-EC​ Funding​ .

Download the fillable BIL-EC Ap​plic​ation Form ​ Complete all applicable sections and submit the completed form with attachments via email to SDWRLF@biz. oregon. gov​ .

This program is expected to be funded by five annual allotments of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Emerging Contaminants (EC) Funding, as well as funding through EPA's Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Program. BIL-EC funding is allotted by the EPA annually for federal fiscal years (FFY) 2022 – 2026.

Due to lag times in EPA's allotment and funding award to the states, BIL-EC funding is expected to be available beyond 2026. Completed applications may be submitted at any time during the year. After the submission deadline, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will evaluate submitted applications for the project's eligibility and score based on the emerging contaminant and affordability criteria.

All eligible applications will be ranked and included on the EC Project Priority List (PPL). After the PPL is published, depending on available funds in the program, projects rated and ranked highest by OHA that demonstrate a readiness to proceed with the program are invited first to discuss project award and contracting.

​​ Sustainable Infrastructure Planning Project (SIPP) – 100% Forgivable Loans for Planning Projects Sustainable Infrastructure Planning Project (SIPP) – 100% Forgivable Loans for Planning SIPP Overview​ (Summary of Proje​ct & Eligibility Guidelines) In addition to loans for infrastructure improvements, the SDWRLF program supports water system planning efforts with Sustainable Infrastructure Planning Project (SIPP) 100% forgivable loan funding.

Planning activities that promote sustainable water infrastructure may receive funding up to a maximum of $20,000 or $50,000 in forgivable loan per project, depending on the project type. A forgivable loan does not need to be repaid if all conditions of the project are met. For more details on the program, see additional details on OHA's SIPP webpage .

The Business Oregon Regional Development Officer for your area is also available to answer questions about SIPP. Deadlines for SIPP applications: In general, there are two application cycles per state fiscal year, with submission deadlines of August 15 and February 15. How to Apply: Prospective applicants must submit a completed SIPP Application to apply.

Download the fillable SIPP Application PDF ​ Complete all applicable sections and submit your completed form via email to SDWRLF@biz. oregon. gov​ .

After the deadline, eligible projects are reviewed for eligibility, rated (i.e., scored), and ranked by Oregon Health Authority and added on the Project Priority List (PPL). Following the public comment period on the PPL, Business Oregon will follow up with those systems selected for funding to complete the funding process. Funding up to $20,000 or $50,000 per eligible project of 100% forgivable loan.

A forgivable loan does not need to be repaid if all conditions of the project are met. Applicants may undertake up to two project types listed below under a single SIPP award. A system may only apply for a forgivable loan of up to $50,000 if the project includes one of the four applicable project types.

Otherwise, the SIPP award may be up to a maximum of $20,000. Funding is disbursed on a reimbursement basis. An eligible water system may be awarded SIPP funds once every three years.

Exceptions can be made if Seismic SIPP funding is needed as part of a full master planning effort in the same 3-year period but may not result in two funding awards in a single year. Projects must be completed within two years of the day that a funding contract is signed with Business Oregon. A one-year extension may be granted upon request.

Funding for this program is contingent on funding availability. Priority will be given to systems with less than 300 connections, and project deliverables that include feasibility studies, asset management plans, system partnership studies (that include analysis of physical consolidation), and security risk, vulnerability and/or resiliency studies.

Eligible Projects - Please see SIPP overview doc​ument​ ​ for more details on eligible activities. Water System Master Plans for water systems with under 300 connections only (up to $50,000) - long-range plan to evaluate the needs of the water system and make recommendations for future improvements.

Note: Water Systems that have 300 or more connections and serve a population of 15,000 or less may be eligible for grant funding instead through the Water/Wastewater Program . The Business Oregon Regional Development Officer for your area is available to answer questions about which program is right for funding a Water Master Plan.

Seismic Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plans (SRAMP) for systems with 300 to 3,300 connections (up to $50,000). Seismic planning requirements as outlined in OAR 333-061-0060(5)(a)(J) . Note: Must result in creation of an SRAMP required by OHA as part of a full master plan submittal.

Feasibility Studies (up to $50,000) - studies to evaluate the feasibility of a drinking infrastructure project. System Partnership Studies (up to $50,000) - studies to evaluate potential for system consolidation or regionalization. Asset Management Plans (up to $20,000) - plans for managing the assets of a water system.

Water Rate Analysis (up to $20,000) - analysis of water system rate charges, structure, and adequacy. Leak Detection Studies (up to $20,000) - studies to detect water system leakage and identify possible solutions. Security Risk, Vulnerability, and/or Resiliency Studies (up to $20,000) - studies or assessments to evaluate infrastructure and information security, including cybersecurity projects.

Community Engagement Plans for Water Projects (up to $20,000) – plans to meaningfully engage the community and provide suitable access to decision-making processes in planning for water projects.

​Ineligible projects/activities are those that include ground disturbance, including construction activities engineering/design, and activities related to ineligible project types listed under the infrastructure loan program (see above in the Program Eligibility: Water Systems and Project Types section) .

​ Small System Equipment Assistance (SSEA) Program Small System Equipment Assistance (SSEA) – 100% Forgivable Loans for Small Scale Equipment Needs SSEA Project Eligi​b​i​​lities (Summary of Project and Eligibili​ty Guidelines on OHA's w​ebsite)​ ​ In addition to loans for infrastructure improvements, the SDWRLF program supports small water systems' (under 300 connections) small scale addition or replacement of equipment and instrumentation.

SSEA is 100% forgivable loan funding up to a maximum of $20,000. A forgivable loan does not need to be repaid if all conditions of the project are met. For more details on the program, see additional details on OHA's SSEA webpage .

The Business Oregon Regional Development Officer for your area is also available to answer questions about SSEA. Deadlines for SSEA applications: In general, there are two application cycles per state fiscal year, with submission deadlines of August 15 and February 15. Prospective applicants must submit a completed SSEA Application to apply.

Download the fillable SSEA​ Application​​ form Complete all applicable sections, and submit your completed form via email to SDWRLF@biz. ore​gon. gov ​.

Please review both the Project Eligib​ili​ties document ​ and the Cost Documentatio​n Guidance​​ when completing an application. After the deadline, applicants and projects are reviewed for eligibility, projects are rated (i.e., scored) and ranked by Oregon Health Authority, and then added on the Project Priority List (PPL).

Following the public comment period on the PPL, Business Oregon will follow up with those systems selected for funding to complete the funding process. Maximum funding up to $20,000 of 100% forgivable loan. A forgivable loan does not need to be repaid if all conditions of the project are met.

An eligible water system may be awarded SSEA funds once every three years. Projects must be completed within two years of the day that a funding contract is signed with Business Oregon. A one-year extension may be granted upon request.

Funding for this program is contingent on funding availability. Priority will be given to systems meeting the definition of disadvantaged community , systems with compliance needs, and systems treating surface water. ​Eligible Projects: Please see OHA's SSEA website for more details on eligible activities and costs, ineligible activities, Cost Documentation Guidance, and other program requirements.

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Please send them to SDWRLF@biz. oregon. gov.​ SDWRLF Program Award and Reports The national Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF) program was established by the 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

While most water infrastructure is hidden from sight, it is foundational to our daily lives. The SDWRLF’s goal over the years has remained to provide low-cost financial assistance to maintain and improve drinking water infrastructure for Oregonians.

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