Rural Infrastructure Program

The Rural Infrastructure Program provides low-interest loans to rural communities for water, wastewater and solid waste projects. Mutual Domestic association or water and sanitation districts that supplies water, wastewater or solid waste services to, or municipalities that have a population of less than 20,000 or counties with populations of less than 200,000 are eligible for funding. Funding is available by the New Mexico Legislature, Rural Infrastructure Program applications are accepted year-round. Loan funds are available for projects within eight weeks upon submission of complete application. Eligible Projects Water pipelines New sewer interceptors and collectors Infiltration/inflow correction Water and sewer system rehabilitation Treatment plant improvements Non-point source projects ( septic tanks) Cost of water rights acquisition Eligible solid waste facilities including and recycling Engineering studies and design Project inspection Easement and right-of-way Project legal costs Purchase of equipment Pollution Control Loan Interest and Terms The interest rate is 1% with a loan term of up to 20 years and repayment beginning one year after project completion. Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program 2022 State Fiscal Year Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program 2023 State Fiscal Year Annual Report If you have any questions regarding RIP, contact us at [email protected] or 505-469-3365.

The Rural Infrastructure Program provides low-interest loans to rural communities for water, wastewater and solid waste projects. Mutual Domestic association or water and sanitation districts that supplies water, wastewater or solid waste services to, or municipalities that have a population of less than 20,000 or counties with populations of less than 200,000 are eligible for funding. Funding is available by the New Mexico Legislature, Rural Infrastructure Program applications are accepted year-round. Loan funds are available for projects within eight weeks upon submission of complete application.