Accessing the Colorado State Revolving Fund

The pre-qualification phase for both the DWRF and WPCRF loan application includes four steps:

• Eligibility Survey – Complete the eligibility survey (available May 1 – June 30, annually) to confirm the project meets initial eligibility criteria.
• Pre-Qualification Form – Submit detailed project information through the required form.
• Pre-Qualification Meeting – Meet with agency staff to review the project, discuss the form, and ask questions.
• Preliminary Environmental Assessment – Conduct an initial environmental review to identify potential impacts and confirm compliance requirements.

After pre-qualification, applicants must submit a Project Needs Assessment through the online portal. The PNA provides detailed technical, financial, and environmental information about the proposed project to confirm eligibility for SRF funding.

Note: DWRF applicants must also complete a Technical, Managerial, and Financial (TMF) capacity assessment as part of the PNA.

Applicants submit final project plans and specifications, including design documentation and required compliance forms, prior to bidding and construction.

Key components include:

• Project plans and specifications – Detailed description of how the project will be constructed
• Basis of design report – Explanation of how and why the project was designed
• Compliance forms – Documentation required to meet federal and state funding requirements (e.g., American Iron and Steel, Build America Buy America, labor standards, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)

Applicants submit a formal loan application during one of several application cycles throughout the year. Applications are accepted on a rolling schedule, with some cycles open to all applicants and others limited based on project priority ranking.

To apply, applicants must:

• Complete pre-qualification and receive PNA approval
• Submit required environmental and design documentation
• Hold a public meeting
• Provide financial and system information to support repayment

Applications are accepted several times throughout the year, typically every 1–2 months, with both open and limited funding rounds.

View current deadlines and application details on the CDPHE website.