Wastewater & Stormwater Loans
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Wastewater & Stormwater Loans program funds scientific improvements to wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to enhance water quality statewide.
Funder: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Funding Nomination Form due | March 2027: Project planning approval required | March 2027: IFL projects with funding reserved must open bids (all projected)
Funding Amounts: Low-interest loans; up to 30-year repayment; funding amount based on project costs; no fixed minimum or maximum.
Summary: Supports Illinois wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects through low-interest loans for construction, upgrades, and water quality improvements.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Water Pollution Control Loan Program (WPCLP) provides low-interest loans to support wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects that improve water quality across Illinois. Eligible projects include new construction, upgrades or rehabilitation of existing systems, and stormwater initiatives that protect rivers, streams, and lakes. The program aims to ensure access to affordable financing for municipalities and other eligible entities to advance critical water infrastructure improvements.
