24 August 2021

TFG To Present on Water Infrastructure Funding Opportunities in American Water Works Association Workshop

Leading minds behind WIFIA legislation, TFG to share information on WIFIA and SRF with public utilities in workshop presentation.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Ferguson Group (TFG) Principal and Manager of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Stephanie Missert, will join the American Water Works Association (AWWA) tomorrow, Wednesday, August 25th at 1:25 – 2:25 P.M. ET to virtually present “How States Make SRF and WIFIA Work”.

The workshop brings together experts in water management policy to help utilities solve their water infrastructure financing challenges by effectively implementing funding opportunities through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) and Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF).  This workshop is part of the “Financing Solutions for Water Infrastructure” program.

“We’re seeing increasing threats to our water resource infrastructure throughout the country,” said Stephanie Missert, TFG Principal and Manager of Policy and Regulatory Affairs. “Whether its historic droughts threatening water supply or more extreme wet weather events stressing stormwater and wastewater systems, it’s vital that communities have every resource available for long-term water solutions. I’m looking forward to sharing information on the borrower’s – particularly utilities – experience applying for both WIFIA and SRF to help them better understand how to apply for and secure these critical water resource funds to help lower costs for utilities and ratepayers alike.” 

TFG was a lead voice in establishing WIFIA – a long-term, low-cost financing program for local and state-level water projects – and helped develop three Letters of Interest (LOIs) selected to apply for full applications in Fiscal Year 2020. In fact, TFG has worked with successful WIFIA applicants in each round of funding under the program. For nearly 40 years, TFG has combined federal advocacy efforts in agriculture and urban water management policy with highly successful grant services to secure federal funding for water projects in local communities.  

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Growth Opportunities (Round 4)

FY 2024 Growth Opportunities

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work through placement into paid work experiences, and on a path to more equitable career opportunities with their peers. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? County governments, city or township governments, special district governments, regional government organizations, independent school districts, federally recognized Indian/Native American tribal governments, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $85 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? April 2, 2024

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (Planning and Demonstration)

FY 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to provide funding to develop the tools to help strengthen a community’s approach to roadway safety and save lives and is designed to meet the needs of diverse local, tribal, and regional communities that differ dramatically in size, location, and experience administering Federal funding. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), political subdivisions of a state or territory, federally recognized Tribal governments, and multijurisdictional groups of entities

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $1,256,687,000

WHEN'S IT DUE? April 4, 2024

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Pipeline Emergency Response Grant (PERG)

FY 2024 Pipeline Emergency Response Grant (PERG)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program ensures the safe transportation of hazardous materials by training emergency responders to respond to pipeline incidents. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, county, and local governments

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $3,138,993 

WHEN'S IT DUE? April 5, 2024 

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Grant Due (Grants.gov): FY 2024 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program

FY 2024 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking 

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs for victims of human trafficking, including those that provide trauma-informed services. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State governments,city or township governments, county governments, federally recognized Native American tribes, nonprofit organizations having a 501(c)(3) status, institutions of higher education, public housing authorities

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $29.6 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? April 8, 2024

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program

FY 2024 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support efforts to enhance the safety of rural victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural areas. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? States and local governments, and public or private nonprofit entities

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $36.4 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? April 12, 2024

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Grant Due: FY 2023 Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Recycling and Second Life Applications

FY 2023 Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Recycling and Second Life Applications

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program reduces the costs associated with transportation, dismantling, and preprocessing of end-of life electric drive vehicle batteries for recycling, as well as recycling of plastic and polymer electric drive vehicle battery accessory components through research, development, and demonstration projects. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Domestic entities including state, local and tribal governments, nonprofits, for-profit entities, and institutions of higher education

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $60 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? February 7, 2024 (concept paper), April 19, 2024 (full application)

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Grant Due (JustGrants): FY 2024 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking

FY 2024 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking 

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs for victims of human trafficking, including those that provide trauma-informed services. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State governments,city or township governments, county governments, federally recognized Native American tribes, nonprofit organizations having a 501(c)(3) status, institutions of higher education, public housing authorities

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $29.6 million

WHEN'S IT DUE?  April 22, 2024

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Grant Due (Grants.gov): FY 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Program

FY 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement officers through the implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local, state, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $9.8 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? April 23, 2024

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program

FY 2024 Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program 

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program provides resources toward community-based suicide prevention efforts to meet the needs of veterans and their families through outreach, suicide prevention services, and connection to Veterans Affairs (VA) and community resources. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local and state governments, incorporated private institutions or foundations that have no part of the net earnings of which incur to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual and have a governing board that would be responsible for the operation of the project, corporations wholly owned and controlled by an organization meeting the requirements previously listed, Indian tribes, community-based organizations that can effectively network with local civic organizations, regional health systems, and other settings where eligible individuals and their families are likely to have contact

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $52.5 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? April 26, 2024

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Grant Due: FY 2024 High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments

FY 2024 High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to implement a comprehensive HIV prevention and surveillance program to prevent new HIV infections and improve the health of people with HIV. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State governments, county governments, city and township governments and special district governments. Bona fide agents of state, local, or territorial governments may also apply

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $484,474,481

WHEN'S IT DUE? February 23, 2024 (Optional LOI), April 29, 2024 (Full Application)

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TFG Presents 2024 Congressional Calendar

The Ferguson Group (TFG) compiled a 2024 Congressional Calendar with session and recess dates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate 118th congressional session. 

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