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Introducing ADWR's Stakeholder Newsletter

To engage with our stakeholders on recent funding opportunities related to infrastructure, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (Department) will provide periodic updates via email with information related to federal and state monies. Many of these funding opportunities will be facilitated by federal entities such as the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) but will also include state funding opportunities such as the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA).
 

Statewide Funding Opportunities

TItle Description Category
North American Development Bank: Border Environment Infrastructure Fund

The Border Environment Infrastructure Fund (BEIF), for project implementation, and the Project Development Assistance Program (PDAP), for project development, are grant programs funded by the U.S. Congress through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and administered by NADBank. This program offers grant financing exclusively for the implementation of high-priority municipal drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects located within 100 kilometers

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Statewide, Perennial Opportunities
North American Development Bank: Community Assistance Program (CAP)

NADBank offers grants to support the implementation of critical environmental infrastructure projects for economically distressed communities in the U.S.-Mexico border region. All projects must be located within 62 miles of the southern border in the state of Arizona. Projects are available three project sectors are: Drinking Water: Projects that support access to sustainable and safe drinking water, including supply, treatment

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Statewide, Perennial Opportunities
North American Development Bank: Loan Program

NADBank provides direct financing to public and private entities for the implementation of environmental infrastructure projects located within the U.S.-Mexico border region. It also offers a variety of financial services to support border communities and other sponsors in developing sustainable projects with sound financial structures. Financing may be provided in a number of ways, including: Direct loans: Term, bridge, A/B

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Statewide, Perennial Opportunities
North American Development Bank: Technical Assistance Program

NADBank offers technical assistance to help border communities and other project sponsors develop environmental infrastructure projects for financing and implementation, as well as to strengthen their financial performance and reinforce the long-term sustainability of their projects. Project development assistance grants are available to project sponsors who are applying for infrastructure financing from NADBank. Technical assistance is only available to support

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Statewide, Perennial Opportunities
NRCS: Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP)

Wetland Reserve Easements protect important wetlands within an agricultural landscape, provide habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species, improve water quality by filtering sediments and chemicals, reduce flooding, recharge groundwater, protect biological diversity and provide opportunities for educational, scientific and limited recreational activities. Through WREP, state agencies, county and local governments, non-governmental organizations and American Indian tribes

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Statewide, Time-Sensitive Funding

WMAP Funding Opportunities

The WMAP accepts applications year-round. To apply for funding for a water management program or project, follow the application process to see if the program or project is eligible. Follow the steps below:

Read more about the WMAP guidelines in Chapter 9 of the Management Plan  of the AMA in which the project is proposed. If you have any questions about the WMAP process, please review the process flowchart.