Webinar | Finding a Unicorn! Small Wastewater System Funding Series: Building Compelling Award Applications (Part 2)
Successfully securing and managing federal funding for publicly owned and decentralized wastewater treatment systems is no small task, especially with shifting program priorities and uncertainty about future allocations. This no-cost webinar series from the Capacity Collaborative will guide participants through the entire funding process: where to find nationally available funding, how to craft competitive proposals, and how to stay in compliance through project completion. Designed for small wastewater systems, each session focuses on a step in the funding application and management journey, equipping participants with tools and knowledge to increase their chances of funding success.
Sessions will be held from 1–2 PM Eastern (10–11 AM Pacific) on Tues., December 2; Tues., December 16; and Thurs., December 18, 2025. The series will then resume every other Tuesday from January 13 through May 5, 2026
December 18, 2025 | Session 3 | Building Compelling Award Applications (Part 2)
Description: All strong funding applications start with a thorough understanding of local needs, supported by quantitative and qualitative data. This webinar will cover the process of developing a compelling application that clearly establishes needs, priorities, and goals for your project funding application.
Learning Objectives:
- Developing a Needs Assessment
- Assemble and communicate qualitative and quantitative data and measurement metrics
- Build a logic model with inputs, outputs, and outcomes
Presenters: Sarah Diefendorf, Director, and Elaine McCarty, Associate Director, Capacity Collaborative
Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for continuing education credit approval. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.
Who Should Attend:
- Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
- Decision-makers for 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 wastewater systems
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Organizer
Program Associate at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center