In 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) established major new funds for clean water and flood protection and mitigation projects. State Revolving Funds are a primary means of distributing these investments, but approaches to implementation vary in different states. In this 90-minute workshop, participants will learn about how State Revolving Fund programs can be used to fund and finance resilient, nature-based infrastructure, and how to ensure that benefits to people and rivers are a core focus of decision-making. Federal programs such as the Green Project Reserve and the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund will be covered, as well as state-level opportunities to implement these programs through legislative and administrative actions. Participants will hear case studies from across the country and will also have the opportunity to work in small groups to share experiences and identify opportunities and needs.
