Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program

About this program

The **Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program**, sponsored by the State Water Resources Control Board, provides financing for projects aimed at restoring and maintaining water quality in California. The program supports the construction of publicly-owned treatment facilities and nonpoint source pollution projects, with a focus on sustainability and climate resilience. Eligible applicants include cities, towns, public bodies, tribal governments, and designated management agencies under the Clean Water Act, as well as 501(c)(3) organizations and National Estuary Programs. Applicants must serve communities with populations under 20,000 and meet specific median household income criteria, with additional benefits available for small disadvantaged communities (DACs) or severely disadvantaged communities (SDACs).