The project is intended to help systems in EPA Region 6 build capacity and access existing State Revolving Fund (SRF) money, as well as the additional Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding, in a timely fashion while ensuring the needs of disadvantaged communities of all types throughout the region are well-served. The project team can assist communities throughout the entire funding process and help build the pipeline of fundable projects.

Through the program we will help communities develop and submit project proposals, including SRF applications for BIL funding. We will support underserved communities with technical assistance to identify sustainable infrastructure solutions. We will provide states, Tribes, and local governments or water systems with technical assistance services to advance equitable health and environmental protections.

We especially hope to engage small, under-resourced, BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color), isolated, tribal, traditionally underserved, and rural and urban disadvantaged communities in the program.

We commit to promoting “shovel-worthy” rather than just “shovel-ready” projects. It is important that projects that are undertaken fit community values and culture, technical and technological capabilities, financial capabilities, and affordability concerns, and that they represent the best possible outcome for the community.

If you are a system, you may request assistance through the program here:

Read our program factsheets for more information:

• Factsheet for Systems
• Factsheet for States
• Factsheet for Communities