VT Online Training | Navigating Federal Cross-Cutters Before, During, and After State Revolving Fund Loan Awards
Description: This training is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of federal cross-cutter requirements applicable to projects funded through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs. The session will provide step-by-step guidance on how to identify, plan for, and comply with these requirements before, during, and after receiving an SRF loan award. Participants will also explore strategies for effective compliance, documentation, and audit readiness.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify key federal cross-cutting authorities that apply to SRF-funded projects
- Understand the timing and documentation requirements for each cross-cutter
- Implement compliance strategies throughout the project lifecycle
- Avoid common pitfalls and delays related to non-compliance
- Prepare for audits and state/federal oversight
Trainer: Ashley Lucht, Director, Community Finance Team, Quantified Ventures
TCHs: This training is approved for 2 hours of Vermont water operator training credit and is currently pending approval for wastewater training credit, although we cannot guarantee it. Regardless, we will provide a Certificate of Attendance to all qualifying attendees.
Who Should Attend:
- Drinking water and wastewater system operators or managers, municipal and utility staff, and local government officials
- Financial officers, grant managers, environmental consultants, and engineers
- Nonprofit organizations, technical assistance providers, and state/local decision-makers
- Anyone involved or interested in infrastructure project planning or funding
Partner:
Organizer
Program Associate at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center