Location: South Puget Sound Community College | Lacey Campus | Building 1, Room 186

Description:  With the issues plaguing utilities related to decaying infrastructure and the need to meet existing and new regulatory obligations, there is a large need to obtain outside funding for infrastructure improvement projects. Utilities need to understand what the funding process is, how to obtain funding, where to obtain funding, and how to complete the application process. This half-day training will focus on this funding topic and involve a mix of lecture, presentations of funders, panel discussions to answer attendee questions, and an interactive funding activity. Attendees will also have an opportunity to interact one-on-one with funders to ask specific questions about their projects or the funding process.

Also offered the same day: Effective Utility Management Training (1:15 pm – 4:15 pm). Participants may register for one or both sessions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of the funding process
• Identify at least 3 potential sources of outside funding for infrastructure projects
• Learners will be able to identify resources available to help obtain funding

Trainer: Heather Himmelburger, P.E., Director, Southwest Environmental Finance Center

CEUs: This training has been submitted for pre-approval of continuing education credits though we cannot guarantee it. Regardless, we will provide attendees with a Certificate of Attendance for their personal record.

Who Should Attend:

• Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons or water systems serving less than 10,000 people
• Decision-makers for water and wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
• Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water and wastewater systems