Webinar | Finding a Unicorn! Small Wastewater System Funding Series | State Revolving Funds: The Basics
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
January 13, 2026 | Session 4 | State Revolving Funds: The Basics
Description: The State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs administered by EPA provide financing for many types of water infrastructure projects, and are implemented by state agencies. How the Clean Water SRF program is implemented will be particular to your location, however there are some fundamental requirements you should be aware of to get started. This session will provide the basics to demystify the Clean Water SRF.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the categories of projects which can be funded by the CWSRF
- Identify typical funding cycles, loan rates, and principal forgiveness
- Understand federal expectations for successful applications
- Learn from a case study in rural Alabama
Presenters: Kathleen Kirkpatrick, Senior Associate and Carmen Guzman-Simpliciano, Manager for Hawaii and Pacific Islands, 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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Program Associate at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center