JANUARY 1, 2021 – INTEREST RATES UNCHANGED
“GREAT NEWS FOR THE NEW YEAR”
Water and Waste Disposal Loans/Grants
Market – 2.125%
Intermediate – 1.75%
Poverty Line – 1.25%
What does this program do?
This program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to communities in eligible rural areas.
Who may apply?
This program assists qualified applicants who are not otherwise able to obtain commercial credit on reasonable terms. Eligible applicants include:
- Most state and local governmental entities
- Private nonprofits
- Federally-recognized tribes
What is an eligible area?
Areas that may be served include:
- Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less — check eligible addresses
What kinds of funding are available?
- Long-term, low-interest loans
- If funds are available, a grant may be combined with a loan if necessary to keep user costs reasonable.
How may the funds be used?
Funds may be used to finance the acquisition, construction or improvement of:
- Drinking water sourcing, treatment, storage and distribution
- Sewer collection, transmission, treatment and disposal
- Solid waste collection, disposal and closure
- Storm water collection, transmission and disposal
Please contact Christine Schmelzle at 856.787.7751 or Beverly Beatty at 856.787.7717 for more information on how to apply.