Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP) Applications
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/16/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2026
40
30
2,750
1,500
137,113
62,626
Authorized by the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. § 3901â3914) and 33 CFR Part 386, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers collects information from entities seeking federal credit assistance for water infrastructure projects. The collection uses a two-step process starting with ENG Form 6176 (Preliminary Application), which evaluates project eligibility, engineering feasibility, and creditworthiness. Selected applicants are then invited to submit ENG Form 6177 (Final Application), which gathers the detailed financial and risk analysis data required to negotiate and finalize the credit agreement. Both applications are completed and submitted securely through the web-based CWIFP application portal.
US Code:
33 USC 3901-3914
Name of Law: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014
USACE has revised the burden estimates upward because of increased respondent hourly wage estimates from more recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, a larger than anticipated interest in the CWIFP program, and an increase in estimated processing times and cost based on USACEâs experience in reviewing the information collected in the applications received to date.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.