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Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Funding SourcesThe provides loans for wastewater-related projects at interest rates lower than those offered by commercial markets. Projects include treatment facilities, collection systems, stormwater and nonpoint source pollution control and estuary management. The program also provides additional subsidies, in the form of principal forgiveness, for applicants meeting certain program criteria, such as disadvantaged communities or green infrastructure.The provides loans for drinking water projects at interest rates lower than those offered by commercial markets.
General History of the Texas Water Development Board. The 1997 State Water Plan was adopted as a consensus effort by the TWDB, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. The 75th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 1, changing the water planning process in Texas.
Projects include treatment facilities, distribution systems, consolidation, and source water protection. The program also provides additional subsidies, in the form of principal forgiveness, for applicants meeting certain program criteria, such as disadvantaged communities, green infrastructure, very small systems, or urgent need.The also known as the 'D' Fund is a streamlined, state loan program. The program includes loans for water supply, conservation, water quality enhancement, wastewater collection and treatment, flood control, and municipal solid waste.
The flexibility of this program allows the TWDB to fund projects with both water and wastewater-related purposes in one loan while offering low-interest rates.The provides financial assistance in the form of loans and grants for water and wastewater services to economically distressed areas where services do not exist or existing systems do not meet state standards. The program also includes measures to prevent future substandard development by requiring Model Subdivision Rules.The provides small rural water utilities with low-cost financing for water and wastewater construction projects. The TWDB offers attractive interest rate loans with long-term finance options. In addition, entities, such as water supply corporations, who generally utilize taxable financing are able to access lower interest rate loans through the program.The enables the TWDB to assume a temporary ownership interest in a regional project, allowing facilities to be 'right sized' for future demand. The project sponsor then repurchases the TWDB’s interest in the project under a payment schedule that allows for the deferral of principal and interest payments.The provides funding for projects in the state water plan with flexible financing options to fit a wide variety of projects.
The program offers loans with subsidized interest rates, deferred loans, and Board Participation (which works similar to the State Participation program described above). Abridged applications for SWIFT assistance will be accepted 1-2 times per year. Projects will be prioritized according to Abridged Application data, and projects that rank within the program’s funding capacity will be invited to submit full applications.— contact list for the Texas Water Development Board's financial assistance programs by region. Texas Water Infrastructure Coordination Committee (TWICC)The is comprised of state and federal funding agencies, technical assistance providers, water and waste water trade organizations, and regulatory agencies. The purpose of the TWICC is to identify and develop solutions to water and wastewater infrastructure compliance issues and to seek affordable, sustainable and innovative funding strategies for the protection of public health and the efficient use of government resources in Texas.
Competitive Funding Programs through the Water CenterThe Oklahoma Water Resources Center administers or promotes several water grants programs. Each year, the Center invites proposals from water researchers. More information about these programs is available below. If you wish to be notified of requests for proposals as they become available, please.This competitive program is available to current faculty, staff, and students of any Oklahoma university conducting research addressing Oklahoma water issues.PY2020 Closing Dates.Pre-proposals: 5:00 p.m.
May 31, 2019Full proposals: TBD (from selected PIs)(USGS 104(g) grants of $250,000)This program offers support for one- to three-year research projects on topics of national importance.FY2019 Closing Dates.4:00 PM, February 15, 2019 (Preproposals)4:00 PM, May 29, 2019 (Institutes).