Water Supply Development Fund
Forecasted
Water Supply Development Fund supports rural Arizona water providers and communities with financing and technical assistance to develop and conserve water supplies and improve long-term reliability.
Funder: Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20 million in low-interest loans and up to $2 million in grants
Summary: Financing and technical assistance for water supply development projects serving rural Arizona communities outside major urban centers.
Key Information: Applicants must be eligible water providers or political subdivisions outside the Phoenix, Pinal, and Tucson Active Management Areas.
Description
The Water Supply Development Revolving Fund (WSDRF), administered by the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA), provides low-cost financing and technical assistance for water supply development outside Arizona’s major urban centers. It is designed to address the distinctive water supply needs of small, rural communities through grants and low-interest loans.
The program supports acquiring water supplies, developing water-related facilities, and conserving existing supplies. Its priorities include meeting existing, near-term, and long-term water demands while improving supply reliability. Project review considers water supply benefits, benefits across jurisdictions, conservation practices, engineering and financial feasibility, and community financial need.
