Clean Water State Revolving Fund

The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) provides low-interest loans to local governments for projects that improve water quality and protect public health. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

Eligible projects include the construction or improvement of sewage treatment works, stormwater treatment projects, nonpoint source pollution control, combined sewer overflow (CSO) correction, and major sewer rehabilitation. To be eligible, projects must be included in a project plan that demonstrates cost-effectiveness and need. The program also offers additional subsidization in the form of principal forgiveness for communities designated as Overburdened or Significantly Overburdened based on affordability criteria.

The application process begins with the submittal of an Intent to Apply (ITA) form, which is due annually by November 1st. Following the ITA, applicants must submit final project planning documents by May 1st to be considered for the upcoming fiscal year's funding. Projects are scored and ranked on a Project Priority List (PPL) based on environmental and public health impacts.