Convert "no budget" into funded projects by mapping the fastest funding path for US water utilities.
Funding Navigator is a module inside AquaIntel that maps every realistic funding path for a utility—federal, state, local, quasi-government, and private—then operationalizes the application with checklists, templates, and tracking.
Submit Utility + State and (optionally) programs of interest. We'll return a ranked funding shortlist and next steps.
Funding Match Report
City of Austin, TX
Top Funding Paths
Money exists. The process kills momentum.
Discovery friction
Programs are fragmented across agencies and portals. Small utilities miss cycles.
Eligibility nuance
Definitions vary by state and program; sponsor structures change what's possible.
Execution burden
Documents, match strategy, board actions, and compliance overwhelm small teams.
Funding Navigator makes funding pursuit repeatable and trackable—not heroic.
From "What can we get?" to
"Here's the path—and who does what by when."
Program Discovery (Nationwide)
Federal + state + local + district + quasi-gov + private funding sources in one system.
Eligibility Matching
Deterministic rules + explainability: eligible / conditional / not eligible.
Best-Path Strategy
3–5 realistic paths, with effort/time/win-likelihood signals.
Application Acceleration
Templates, required docs, narrative scaffolding, and pre-fill from your artifacts.
Funding Workspace & Tracking
Stages, owners, tasks, documents, reminders, and submission history.
Vendor Co-Sell View (Permissioned)
Budget-unblocking talk tracks + fundability signals without exposing sensitive data.
A practical workflow utilities can actually run.
Define the project
Project type, cost band, readiness stage, constraints.
Compute funding paths
Ranked shortlist across: SRF, WIFIA, USDA Rural Development, FEMA mitigation, state grants, district cost-share, private/P3.
Generate the plan
Checklist: documents, board actions, match plan, sponsor options.
Track it in a workspace
Deadlines, owners, reminders, versioned files.
Optional partner support
Invite vetted consultants/engineers with scoped access.
Your best deals die in procurement—not because the need isn't real.
Funding Navigator helps vendors and utilities answer the real question:
"How do we pay for it—and how do we get to award faster?"
Funding narrative pack
Compliance driver → project framing → fundable path
Match strategy
Combine loan + grant + cost-share + local sources
Cycle timing
Align readiness to program cycles and priority lists
Example: how funding cycles actually behave
This is an illustrative example showing how deadlines and "priority windows" cluster. Inside the product, calendars are state-specific.
Florida Sample Funding Calendar
Dates change. The product stores versioned cycles and alerts you when rules shift.
Inside the Funding Navigator module
Program Registry
Nationwide catalog; state overlays; versioned rules and links.
Eligibility Engine
Rule-based gating + explainable outcomes.
Application Kit
Document checklists + templates + re-usable answer blocks.
Funding Workspace
Stages → tasks → files → reminders → status reporting.
Get a free Funding Match
Tell us the utility + state and we'll return a ranked shortlist and next steps. Optional: specify programs you're already considering.
Step 1: Identify yourself
Need extra horsepower? Bring in vetted partners (optional).
Funding Navigator accelerates the process; it doesn't replace engineering or legal. If you want help, we can introduce vetted partners for:
Utilities stay in control. Vendors help without overstepping.
Disclaimer: Funding programs change frequently. AquaIntel provides structured guidance and workflow tools—not legal advice. Final determinations are made by administering agencies.