No-cost Webinar Series for Local Leaders, Spring 2021
USDA Rural Development Update for Engineers and Fiscal Advisors
Presented: Thursday, June 3, 2021, 1-2:30pm
This no-cost webinar will focus on USDA Rural Development application and technical updates for water and wastewater projects that serve populations of 10,000 or less. Attendees will learn how to submit stronger applications to the USDA RD Water & Wastewater Loan & Grant Program.
Presenters: Representatives from USDA Rural Development
Resources for Download
- USDA Rural Development Update for Engineers and Fiscal Advisors, Contact List
- Updated USDA Rural Utilities Service Bulletin, USDA RUS Bulletin
- USDA RD Apply 2021 Updates, Presentation
- USDA RD PER, Environmental Review, RUS Bulletin, and AIS 2021 Updates, Merged Presentation
New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application is now open, with $750 million available through more than 30 state programs – watch our webinar recordings to learn about planning and funding water infrastructure projects!
Paying for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects – 2021 Update
Presented: Monday, May 3, 2021, 1-3pm
Based on the latest information about 2021 funding, this webinar will focus on available water infrastructure funding & financing programs (and related grant programs), intended for those who are well along in project planning and ready for the next step.
Presenters: Representatives from USDA Rural Development, NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation, NYS Departments of Environmental Conservation, Health, Homes & Community Renewal, and State.
Resources for Download
- Paying for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects, Contact List
- Resiliency Funding Sources for New York State Watersheds and Water Infrastructure, Funding Source Guide
- NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation and Department of Health, Presentation Note: EFC had inadvertently included incorrect information in the ‘Paying for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects” Presentation on Monday 5/3/2021. On slide 10, the correct date for Applications due to EFC is JUNE 25, 2021. The new version of the corrected presentation is now available for download.
- US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Presentation
Planning for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects
Presented: Monday, April 5, 2021, 1-2:30pm
Plan a successful drinking water or wastewater project! Join the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center to learn directly from state and federal funding agency representatives. In this free webinar, we will focus on the planning process for water infrastructure projects, the Intended Use Plan, and available engineering planning grants.
Presenters: Representatives from USDA Rural Development, NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation, NYS Departments of Environmental Conservation, Health, Homes & Community Renewal, and State.
Resources for Download
- Planning for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects, Contact List
- Resiliency Funding Sources for New York State Watersheds and Water Infrastructure, Funding Source Guide
- NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation and Department of Health, Presentation
- US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Presentation
Continuing Education Certificates
These webinars have not been submitted to licensing agencies for preapproval of continuing education or training credits. We can provide certificates for your personal record.
Additionally:
- Each viewer must register and attend individually, and participate for the entire duration of the webinar
- Group rosters will not be accepted
We recommend that you check with your licensing agency to learn about its criteria, rules, and what you need to do in order to receive credit for your attendance. It is your responsibility to verify this information with your licensing agency.
Requirements to Receive a Certificate of Attendance:
- You must attend the entire session on the original broadcast date
- You must register and attend using your real name and unique email address
- Questions? Contact Meredith at maperrea@syr.edu
Organized by Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center. Thank you to our co-sponsorship partners: New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), and the New York Section – American Water Works Association.
These webinars are based upon work supported under a grant by the Rural Utilities Service, United States Department of Agriculture.