Overview
An Intended Use Plan (IUP) is prepared annually to account for how the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) will be used during a federal fiscal year. The need for funding continues to outpace availability. The IUP prioritizes projects based on a scoring system and determines which projects can be funded.
The IUP is a federal requirement and is subject to public review and comment.
Program Dates: Federal Fiscal Year 2025
Date | Description |
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October 1, 2024 | Beginning of FFY 2025 and Effective Date of the IUP |
May 30, 2025 | Income survey deadline (if applicable) |
May 30, 2025 | Financing applications due for all projects |
May 30, 2025 | New project listing deadline for the FFY 2026 IUP |
August 2025 | Draft FFY 2026 IUP issued |
September 2025 | Comments on Draft FFY 2026 IUP due |
September 30, 2025 | End of the FFY 2026 IUP year |
List a Project
Before you can seek financing through State Revolving Funds, you must first list the project in the Intended Use Plan
A new project may be listed at any time. Listed projects represent those that need financing and allows EFC to allocate State Revolving Funds for the year. Annual and Multi-Year lists are published in the Intended Use Plan (IUP).
All eligible projects that are submitted are included in the IUP at the beginning of a federal fiscal year.
Submitted projects are screened for eligibility, scored, ranked, and listed in the IUP. If your project is included on the Annual List in the IUP, EFC will accept a formal financing application for the project.
Watch EFC's step-by-step videos to learn how to use the Project Listing and Update System (PLUS).
Project Scoring
Project Scoring
Projects are scored using a project priority score system using criteria outlined in state law. In general, State Revolving Fund projects that improve and restore water quality generally receive the highest scores. Projects that protect water quality are generally given secondary priority. The scoring criteria also consider factors such as financial hardship.
Interest Rates
2025 Intended Use Plan
2024 Intended Use Plan
Prior Year Intended Use Plans
Reference Materials
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Engineering Report Outline: Clean Water, Wastewater & Sewer (PDF)
This document provides guidance on the requirements of an acceptable engineering report for wastewater infrastructure projects in New York State.
Effective Oct. 1, 2024
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American Community Survey Data (PDF)
Provided to assist applicants in evaluating their eligibility for hardship financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grants.
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