Trust Fund Loan Program

• Planning Loan Program provides assistance for the preparation of long-term Capital Facilities Plans or Comprehensive System Plans (which includes a CFP).
• Pre-Construction Loan Program helps local governments accelerate the construction of eligible public works improvements and provide more flexible financing options.
• Construction Loan Program is designed to help local governments finance critical public works projects.
• Emergency Loan Program funds public works emergencies, helping provide immediate restoration of critical public works services and facilities, due to unforeseen or unavoidable emergencies.
• Drinking Water State Revolving Fund improves drinking water systems and protect public health, and is designed for both publicly and privately owned systems.  The Department of Health and The Public Works Board jointly manage the program.  The fund is comprised of both federal and state funds.

Eligible Systems

• Domestic Water
• Storm Sewer
• Solid Waste/Recycling
• Sanitary Sewer
• Road
• Bridge

Eligible Applicants

• Counties
• Cities and Towns
• Special Purpose Districts
• Privately owned Water Systems (DWSRF Only)

Eligible Activities

• Repair
• Replacement
• Rehabilitation
• Reconstruction
• Improvements of Eligible Public Works Systems
• Creation of Group A water systems
• Acquire real property needed to maintain compliance
• Maintain SDWA compliance

Application Cycles

• Construction Loans applications are accepted once a year in May.  All projects required legislative approval.
• Pre-Construction Loans applications are available on an open cycle, as funds are available.
• Planning Loans applications are available on an open cycle, as funds are available.
• Emergency Loans applications are available on an open cycle, as funds are available.
• Drinking Water Loan applications are accepted annually, in May