Nearly $140 million since 1983.

Varela & Associates has secured and helped manage nearly $140 million in funding for our clients from a wide range of competitive federal and state programs. That dedication and persistence translates to a reduced impact on rate payers, and is perhaps one of the most valuable skills we offer.

Client / Project Owner Relationship  Types of Projects Funded *Cumulative Total
Hanson Harbor Homeowners Assn  2009-2011 Water $693,000
Ritzville, City of 2008-2011 Water, Wastewater, Streets $11,659,500
Rock Island, City of 2003-2011 Water, Wastewater $11,470,905
Springdale, Town of 2003-2011 Water, Wastewater, Streets, Sidewalks  $7,358,400
Kittitas County Water District 6 (Vantage) 2000-2011 Water, Wastewater $617,046
Republic, City of 2000-2011 Water, Wastewater, Streets, Sidewalks $14,032,300
Curlew Water & Sewer District 1998-2011 Water, Wastewater $4,292,117
Tonasket, City of 1996-2011 Water, Wastewater, Streets $11,214,850
Leavenworth, City of 1987-2011 Water, Wastewater $15,945,181
Waterville, Town of 1995-2010 Water, Wastewater $5,048,000
Creston, Town of 1992-2010 Water, Wastewater, Streets $1,507,200
Colville, City of 1995-2009 Water, Wastewater $19,226,200
Hunters Water District 2009 Water $1,060,000
Oroville, City of 2009 Water, Wastewater $846,913
Douglas County (Downing) 2008 Water $35,000
Cashmere, City of 2007 Wastewater $270,000
Millwood, Town of 1986-2007 Water, Wastewater, Streets $4,989,500
Okanogan County 2006 Wastewater $7,426,975
Edwall Water Association  2004-2006 Water $297,000
Pateros, City of  1997-2006 Wastewater, Sidewalks $2,098,175
Douglas County (Downing) 1996-2004 Water $671,000
Douglas County (Withrow) 2002 Water $24,000
Rosalia, Town of  1996-2001 Water, Streets $300,000
Colton, Town of  1995-2001 Water, Wastewater $391,600
Pine Grove Water Association 1999 Water $48,000
Albion, Town of  1996 Water $200,000
Wilbur, Town of   1992-1996 Water, Wastewater $7,559,000
Hangman Hills Water District 1995 Water $202,150
Spangle, City of 1994 Wastewater $416,000
Latah, Town of 1992 Water $82,000
Ione, Town of 1986-1991 Water, Wastewater $1,707,500
Consolidated Irrigation District 1987 Water $15,000
Pasadena Park Irrigation District 1987 Water $13,000
Trentwood Irrigation District 1987 Water $15,000
Ferry County / Inchelium 1985 Water, Wastewater $2,024,000
Northport, Town of 1985 Wastewater $1,500,000
Steptoe Sewer District 1983 Water $634,000
  Total Grant & Loan Funding Procured To Date: $135,890,512

While we prepared full applications for the majority of projects, in some cases we provided partial assistance and technical support.

*Project and Funding Sources vary: 
CDBG-GP: Community Development Block Grant – General Purpose
CDBG-POG: Community Development Block Grant – Planning Only
CCWP: Centennial Clean Water Program (Dept of Ecology)
DWSRF: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (Dept of Health /Commerce)
PWTF: Public Works Board (Public Works Board /Commerce)
SECT 319: Clean Water Act Section 319, Nonpoint Source Fund (Dept of Ecology)
USDA RD: US Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development – Water/Wastewater Program
WPCRF: Water Pullution Control Revolving Fund (Dept of Ecology)
TIB: Transportation Improvement Board
WSDOT: WA State Dept of Transportation – Various Programs

A variety of other programs are available that may apply to water/wastewater improvement or expansion projects under spedific circumstances, as well as limited public works emergencies throughout the year.