INFORMATION CORRECTION: PROJECT FUNDING APPROVED
September 2025
Want to Learn More About OWRB's Funding Opportunities? Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Funding Presentations This Fall!
Pictured: FAD Chief Lori Johnson presenting on a panel at the Small Town Solutions Summit in Ardmore, OK in August 2025.
This fall, members of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s Financial Assistance Division (FAD) will travel to conferences across the state to share how our programs help communities plan, fund and build safe, reliable water infrastructure. These events are an ideal opportunity to connect with our staff and explore funding options tailored to your community’s needs.
See where we’ll be presenting:
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Oklahoma Municipal League Annual Conference | Sept. 9–11, 2025 | Oklahoma City
Join the FAD team at the “Grants Round Table – Ask the Experts” on Sept. 11. Visit the OWRB booth throughout the conference to speak with team members.
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Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association Fall Conference | Sept. 22–24, 2025 | Midwest City
Stop by the OWRB booth to meet with members of the FAD team during the conference.
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Teeny Tiny Towns Summit | Oct. 21, 2025 | Woodward
Join the OWRB team for an in-depth look at the many services the agency provides, including funding and water permitting.
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Oklahoma Municipal Clerks, Treasurers and Finance Officials Association Fall Conference | Oct. 22–24, 2025 | Hochatown
Attend “Funding Your Infrastructure with the OWRB” on Thursday, Oct. 23, and visit the booth throughout the conference to connect with our team.
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Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group Conference | Oct. 27–29, 2025 | Enid
Stop by the OWRB booth to meet with members of the FAD team during the conference.
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Oklahoma Governor's Water Conference | Dec. 3-4, 2025 | Norman
Stop by the FAD booth to meet with members of the team during the conference.
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Priority List Ranking Update
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The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Project Priority List (PPL) rankings have been updated. Communities and utilities can now review the latest project rankings to see where their applications stand in the funding queue.
For more information and to view the updated PPL, click here.
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Pictured: A wastewater treatment plant in Tuttle, OK.
Latest Water Project Funding Approved – July 2025
The OWRB has approved more than $8.3 billion in loans and grants to support vital water infrastructure, saving communities across Oklahoma over $2.5 billion.
Here are the projects that were approved at the July 2025 Board Meeting:
Financial Assistance Program Loans
Rogers County Rural Water District No. 1 | Total Approved Funds: $2,340,000
Bixby Public Works Authority | Total Approved Funds: $9,850,000
Broken Arrow Municipal Authority | Total Approved Funds: $26,400,000
Noble Utilities Authority | Total Approved Funds: $2,995,000
Chelsea Economic Development Authority | Total Approved Funds: $1,140,000
Okmulgee Municipal Authority | Total Approved Funds: $10,760,000
Elgin Public Works Authority | Total Approved Funds: $4,900,000
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loans
The Carnegie Public Works Authority | Total Approved Funds: $1,000,000 with 100% in loan forgiveness
Wewoka Public Works Authority | Total Approved Funds: $1,500,000 with 100% in loan forgiveness
Sperry Utility Services Authority | Total Approved Funds: $1,500,000 with 100% in loan forgiveness
Tishomingo Municipal Authority | Total Approved Funds: $1,500,000 with 100% in loan forgiveness
Locust Grove Public Works Authority | Total Approved Funds: $1,5000,000 with 100% in loan forgiveness
Roff Public Works Authority | Total Approved Funds: $1,500,000 with 100% in loan forgiveness
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loans
The Elk City Public Works Authority | Total Approved Funds: $3,494,544
Anadarko Public Works Authority | Total Approved Funds: $1,454,850 with $800,000 in loan forgiveness
Roland Utility Authority | Total Approved Funds: $2,276,000 with $800,000 in loan forgiveness
Rural Economic Action Plan Grants
The Porter Public Works Authority | Total Approved Funds: $149,950
The Covington Utilities Authority | Total Approved Funds: $134,607
Fort Cobb Public Works Authority | Total Approved Funds: $143,457
LeFlore County Rural Water District No. 17 | Total Approved Funds: $41,000
Francis Public Works Authority | Total Approved Funds: $80,000
Emergency Grants
Martha Utilities Trust | Total Approved Funds: $45,730
Stephens County Rural Water District No. 1 | Total Approved Funds: $84,992
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