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Follow our step-by-step guide to successfully apply for funding for your water or wastewater utility.<\/p>\n

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If all utilities <\/span><\/span>needed to do was ask for money, it would be hard enough with applications and associated documentation<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>But,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>there are many more obstacles that can be put in your path<\/span>. To combat this, we’ve developed an interactive decision pipeline to help guide you through the process of obtaining funding for your water or wastewater utility, from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    How to Use the Funding Pipeline:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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    1. In the graphic below, follow the pipeline from START HERE, encountering boxes with Yes\/No questions and tasks marked with an exclamation point along the way.<\/li>\n
    2. Answer the questions for your water\/wastewater utility, and follow the pipe corresponding to your answer.
      NOTE:<\/em> Some tasks lead you further along the pipeline; others divert you to blue alternatives to funding applications that may meet your needs quicker or more easily.<\/li>\n
    3. Click on each question box to explore resources that will help you answer the question. Once finished, return to this page and continue down the pipeline.\u00a0<\/li>\n
    4. Complete tasks denoted with exclamation marks before proceeding along the pipeline.<\/li>\n
    5. Explore further resources sorted by topic below the pipeline.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Click here to learn more about financial audits<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      [\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”Box2 Do you have a need for ” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”13%” top_position=”3%” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

      Pipeline Resources \u2013 Infrastructure Project Need – Southwest EFC<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here to learn about operational fixes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

      [\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”Box4 do you required outside funding ” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”13%” left_position=”85%” top_position=”19%” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”Box5 Implemented AM program ” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”13%” left_position=”77%” top_position=”28%” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”Box6 project included in CIP” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”13%” left_position=”60%” top_position=”28%” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

      Click here to learn more about Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

      [\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”Box7 covering operating costs ” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”13%” left_position=”38%” top_position=”28%” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”Box8 Do metrics indicate solid ” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”13%” left_position=”2%” top_position=”35%” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”Box9 shovel worthy” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”13%” left_position=”2%” top_position=”46%” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

      Click here to learn more about “shovel-worthy” projects<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here for more information on choosing funders <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

      [\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”Box12 will you need additional funding ” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/12.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”13%” left_position=”85%” top_position=”55%” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

      Click here for more information on funding<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

      [\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”Box13 Do you need a PER” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/13.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”13%” left_position=”58%” top_position=”69%” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

      Click here to learn more about Preliminary Engineering Reports (PERs)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here to learn about environmental documentation<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here for additional requirements for funds<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here for information on financial audit resources<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here to learn about O&M changes that could help.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here to learn about operational fixes.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here to learn more about Asset Management.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here for more information on rate increases<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      [\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”BLUE7- CONSIDER WHAT ACTIONS WOULD HELP” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BlueBox-PS-Template7.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”14%” left_position=”23%” top_position=”36%” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

      Click here: Improving Your System\u2019s Financial Health – Environmental Finance Center Network<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here for more “shovel worthy” resources <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here for PER resources <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here for regulatory compliance information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Rate Analysis for Your Water or Wastewater Utility – Environmental Finance Center Network<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Long-Term Funding \/ What Funds are Available? – Integrated Asset Management Framework<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

      [\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”3-!CheckFinancialHealth ” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/text-on-pipes-3.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”13%” left_position=”17%” top_position=”30%” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” transform_translate=”-10px|-10px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

      Click here: Financial Health Check for Your Water and Wastewater Utilities – Environmental Finance Center Network<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      Video: Full Cost Pricing of Water – Environmental Finance Center Network<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click Here: What Funding Is Available for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects? – Environmental Finance Center Network<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here to learn more about Community Support <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Click here for steps on completing your application <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      [\/dsm_image_hotspots_child][dsm_image_hotspots_child admin_title=”9-!SecureEngineer” hotspot_type=”image” hotspot_img=”https:\/\/swefc.unm.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/text-on-pipes-10.png” hotspot_image_max_width=”10%” left_position=”15%” top_position=”70%” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_color=”on” transform_translate=”0px|7px” transform_translate_linked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

      Click here for resources for securing engineers<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      WIP<\/p>\n

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      Wastewater Funding: Fact or Fiction? – Environmental Finance Center Network<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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