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Find similar grantsWater Infrastructure Fund (WIF) is sponsored by Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA). The Water Infrastructure Fund provides supplemental grants to help communities build wastewater and drinking water projects. These grants are based on affordability criteria and assist in replacing aging infrastructure and meeting permit requirements.
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Water Infrastructure Fund / Public Facilities Authority Water Infrastructure Fund The Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF) provides supplemental grants based on affordability criteria to help communities build wastewater and drinking water projects that replace aging infrastructure and meet permit requirements.
Administered by the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA), the fund provides matching grants to communities that meet affordability criteria and receive MPFA loans or water financing from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development program. Cities, counties, townships, sanitary districts or other governmental subdivisions responsible for water treatment are eligible.
Applicants meeting USDA Rural Development eligibility requirements apply directly to Rural Development. Applicants not meeting Rural Development requirements apply directly to the MPFA as part of an application for a Clean Water Revolving Fund loan. Projects must be included on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Project Priority List.
Non-Rural Development projects must also be on the MPFA's Intended Use Plan. Projects must be certified by the MPCA before the MPFA may approve financing for the project. A municipality must apply to all other grant funding sources for which the project is eligible before it may receive assistance through the Water Infrastructure Fund.
Municipalities receiving WIF funds must annually deposit a minimum of 50 cents per 1,000 gallons of flow for major rehabilitation, expansion or replacement of the treatment system at the end of its useful life. Eligible costs are those necessary to meet a municipality's existing water treatment needs. Costs related to future residential, commercial and industrial growth are not eligible.
For the Water projects, municipalities not receiving funding from Rural Development may receive a WIF grant in conjunction with a CWRF loan when the average per household system costs exceed 1. 4% of median household income. For Drinking water projects, municipalities not receiving funding from Rural Development may receive a WIF grant in conjunction with a DWRF loan when the average per household system costs exceed 1.
2% of median household income. The maximum WIF grant may not exceed $10 million or $20,000 per connection, whichever is less. Each fiscal year the MPFA identifies potentially eligible projects based on their ranking on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Priority Project List and available project information.
Funds are reserved in priority order when projects receive a funding commitment from USDA Rural Development or submits plans and specifications to the MPCA. Funds are reserved in an amount based on the project cost estimate at the time the funds are appropriated and awarded in an amount based on that estimate or the as-bid costs, whichever is less. Funds are disbursed monthly, as costs are incurred.
Applicants eligible for Rural Development funding must apply directly to Rural Development. Non-Rural Development projects must request placement on the Clean Water Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan and follow the MPFA's loan application process. Reports to the Legislature Download the MPFA's 2025 Estimated Funding Needs Report (PDF) to the Legislature.
WIF grants are calculated based on the average cost per household of the wastewater or drinking water system, including costs for operation and maintenance, existing debt service, and the new project. The Project Information Worksheet is used to help collect important information to determine WIF grant eligibility. Project Information Worksheet XLSX (document will download) - Due January 26, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, townships, sanitary districts, or other governmental subdivisions responsible for water treatment in Minnesota. Projects must be on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Project Priority List. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10 million or $20,000 per connection, whichever is less. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF) is funded by Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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