Webinar | Finding a Unicorn! Small Wastewater System Funding Series: The Current Funding Landscape
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 2, 2025 | Session 1 | The Current Funding Landscape
Description: While funding options continue to shift, well-established federal infrastructure funding such as the EPA State Revolving Fund (SRF) and USDA Rural Development programs will continue to be primary sources for many small systems. This webinar will provide an overview of the current funding landscape, and help participants get organized to identify options suitable for the needs of their local system.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize how past funding programs may have changed in recent months
- Where to look for potential funding in your state or territory (NOFOs, RFPs and Announcements – Oh My!)
- Identify best practices in gathering information for typical applications
- Search for grant and loan proposal-writing assistance
Presenters: Kathleen Kirkpatrick, Senior Associate, and Tamira Jones, Federal Grants Officer, 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
Partner:
Organizer
Program Associate at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center