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Innovative State-Led Efforts to Finance Agricultural Conservation Members only

U.S. farmers are currently facing the most difficult agricultural economy since the 1980s. At the same time, many states are wrestling with the necessity of addressing environmental challenges. This report expounds upon the excellent work states are...

Opportunity Zones in Conjunction with Brownfields & Redevelopment - Jon Grosshans Members only

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Jon Grosshans from the U.S. EPA discusses Brownfields and Redevelopment in conjunction with Opportunity Zones.

MOU Between the US EPA and the DHS FEMA Pertaining to State Revolving Fund Programs Members only

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Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Regarding Coordination between EPA and FEMA Pertaining to State Revolving Fund...

Building Resiliency Through Green Infrastructure Members only

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Cities have recently integrated more green infrastructure strategies into their climate resiliency planning. Creating climate-resilient cities takes more than a series of infrastructure investments; more than sea walls and permeable pavement. It...

Funding Land Conservation Projects with the CWSRF Members only

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Energy Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program is an affordable source of funding for a wide range of projects that address water quality, including land conservation and restoration projects. The...

Clean Water & Drinking Water Grants to U.S. Territories and Washington, D.C. 2017 Report Members only

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Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

This document produced by the U.S. EPA provides the allotment of portions of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to U.S. Territories and Washington, D.C. for 2017. Also provided are example...

Go Back to The Well: Water Infrastructure Opportunities

Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Water Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

This report, produced by the National Resources Defense Council, discusses the power of State Revolving Funds (SRFs) and analyzes how increasing the capacity of SRFs could help to vastly improve water infrastructure throughout the country.

Funding Agricultural Best Management Practices with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Members only

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This report, produced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), discusses the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program and provides best practices for funding agriculture projects.

State Revolving Funds: Financing Drought Resilient Water Infrastructure Projects Members only

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Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Water Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

This report was developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to highlight how 13 western states have used the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (“CWSRF”), Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (“DWSRF”), and other complementary state funds to...

Financing Contaminated Property Transactions Members only

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This presentation by Charlie Bartsch provides a detailed discussion of many EPA programs, including assessment grants, tax incentives, and revolving loan fund grants.

Support Tools for Local Initiatives - Federal Funds for ED Members only

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Charlie Bartsch with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency covers a slew of federal financing programs available to support local economic development initiatives. Bartsch provides case studies and examples of how various programs can be applied...

Water Infrastructure Financial Leadership Members only

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The EPA has designed a document for decision makers to navigate the process of investing in water infrastructure. It will help identify what is needed for financial planning, how to fund and finance a project, and consider which strategic approaches...

Federal Financing Solutions for Water Financing Members only

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Terry Louwagie from the U.S. Department of Agriculture presents on USDA programs used for water infrastructure development.

Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds Members only

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Economic Development | Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Water Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Steve Marquardt from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency gives a national perspective on clean and drinking water state revolving funds.

Durango & Alamosa: Revolving Loan Funds at their Best Members only

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Durango and Alamosa are two model success stories for using targeted revolving loan funds to promote, create, and assist businesses in their communities. Patrick Waggoner, Justin Fazzari, and Kevin Wilkins showcase how some selected business...

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Opportunities and Advancements in Water Finance Members only

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During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, learn from expert speakers Jordan Dorfman from the EPA, Tyler Old from PFM, John DeLuca from CoBank, and Jong Sook Nee from McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC as...

Water Infrastructure Investment Needs in Michigan Members only

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Public Sector Consultants Inc. conducted a report for MITA to study Michigan's Water Infrastructure Investment Needs. The results of the study provide important information that is worth evaluating as the state works to resolve the rising...

Leveraging the Partnership: HUD, DOT, EPA

This guide to federal programs is intended to help communities identify resources available to support their efforts to promote livable and sustainable communities. The Partnership agencies administer grants, programs, and technical assistance...

Getting to Green: Paying for Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Members only

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The U.S. EPA released this report as a general guide local decision-makers, summarizing the advantages and disadvantages of the funding sources for green infrastructure and stormwater utilities in particular.

Federal Resources for Sustainable Rural Communities Members only

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This guide to HUD, DOT, EPA, and USDA programs highlights federal resources rural communities can use to promote economic competitiveness, protect healthy environments, and enhance quality of life.

Creative Financing for Brownfields-Grayfields Redevelopment

In this presentation, Evans Paull of New Partners for Smart Growth explores creative financing models for brownfield redevelopment. Paull covers tools such as bonds, loans, grants, credit enhancements, TIF as well as case studies.

Illinois Clean Water Initiative 2014 Members only

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Elmo Dowd, Assistant Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, presents highlights of the Governor's Clean Water Initiative, a $1B low-interest loan fund for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects.

Federal Finance Facilities Available for Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Clean Energy Deployment

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a guide to financial resources for clean energy to serve state, local and tribal leaders seeking to build a robust, clean energy economy. This guide provides a snapshot of the federal finance facilities...

NMFA: Financing Solutions to Critical Needs Members only

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Municipalities in New Mexico share project highlights and financing solutions to pressing issues, specifically access to clean drinking water, in their respective communities.

CIFA: Analysis of State Bond Banks Members only

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Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities Analysis of State Bond Banks prepared by Government Finance Group broadly explains bond banks, components, and strategies.

MCBDC Revolving Loan Fund Flyer Members only

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Montgomery County Business Development Center's flyer for their revolving loan fund programs.

Future of Michigan's Development Finance Members only

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Kara Wood of the City of Grand Rapids, MI discusses the future of urban development in Michigan, as cities cope with the loss of long-standing programs.

Partnership for Sustainable Communities

This guide to Federal programs is intended to help communities identify resources available to support their efforts to promote livable and sustainable communities.

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