by Ava Gude | May 16, 2022 | Access to Water Funding Sources
What is a funding navigator? A funding navigator is an advocate and a resource that can help you navigate the complex world of funding so you can get your projects off the ground. For more information on resources for water and wastewater projects in your community...
by Southwest EFC | Feb 18, 2022 | Access to Water Funding Sources, Asset Management, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards, Source Water Protection
In the face of rapid climate change, water systems need to adapt. The recently passed Infrastructure Bill will include a flush of federal funding targeting water infrastructure, but what does (and what should) “water infrastructure” include? Industry definitions are...
by UNCEFC | Feb 4, 2022 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Financial Management
After much anticipation, the U.S. Treasury released updated guidance concerning the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). On January 6th, 2022, the U.S. Treasury issued its Final Rule on the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). Additionally, the U.S....
by UNCEFC | Dec 17, 2021 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law on November 15, 2021. This legislation includes $50 billion for water/wastewater infrastructure, distributed over 5 years, and the allocations per state were released in early December. There are...
by Southwest EFC | Dec 14, 2021 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Source Water Protection
Nonpoint source pollution can be a complex and daunting problem. Unlike industrial and sewage plant pollution, Nonpoint source pollution (NPS) comes from many diffuse sources, making this issue difficult for many systems to address. As part of our Smart Management for...
by UNCEFC | Oct 5, 2021 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources
Passed in March of 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act designated $350 billion for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. These funds go directly to states, tribal governments, and local municipalities, though small municipalities (also called Non-entitlement units or...
