EPA Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA)
EPA’s free Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) services support communities to identify water challenges, develop plans, build capacity, and develop application materials to access water infrastructure funding. Read more
Community Disaster Resilience Zones
Community Disaster Resilience Zones (CDRZ, pronounced ‘cee-dars’) is a designation program by FEMA to direct federal, public and private resources to the most at-risk and in-need jurisdictions and build resilience. Read more
State Revolving Fund Advocacy Toolkit
The River Network’s State Revolving Funding Advocacy Toolkit was developed to support state and local advocates interested in water infrastructure investment who are seeking to better understand the State Revolving … Read more
FEMA’s Benefit-Cost Analysis
Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) is a method that determines the future risk reduction benefits of a hazard mitigation project and compares those benefits to its costs. This website has guidance for … Read more
Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance
Guidance and regulations from FEMA about writing a hazard mitigation plan. Read more
Digital Coast Academy
Offers tools, training, courses, and resources for coastal communities, but these resources are applicable to inland communities as well facing similar issues. Read more
Silver Jackets
Silver Jackets are state-led, interagency teams that facilitate collaborative and creative solutions to managing flood risk. Read more
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program
RAISE program Webinars and Frequently Asked Questions Read more
Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Discretionary Grant Programs
A 2022 guide for conducting benefit-cost analyses for applicants pursuing discretionary grant programs. Read more
The Clean Water Act Owner’s Manual
The River Network’s 3rd Edition (2022), user-friendly guide to the foundational programs of the Clean Water Act. Read more
EPA’s Master Summary of Funding and Technical Assistance Opportunities
A 2021, EPA-published Master list of federal funding for green infrastructure and nature-based solutions. Read more
Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) Communities Program
A resource that lists regional TAB providers that offer a wide range of free technical assistance to help communities redevelop brownfields. Read more