Goals & Objectives
- Support rural, small, and Tribal governments in acquiring funding and improving financial governance for water infrastructure.
Project Activities
- Provide technical assistance for State Revolving Fund (SRF) applications and asset management training.
- Improve financial management practices and establish long-term operational strategies for water utilities.
Communities Served
- Disadvantaged, rural, and small communities across Alaska.
Funding Agency
- EPA
- Prior project funded under USDA Rural Development
Partners
- Alaska DEC, RCAC
Timeline
- Three-year project with activities extending into 2026.
Additional Resources
https://www.akml.org/awifnc
Alaska Drinking Water & Wastewater Funding and Resource Guide
This guidebook provides information from state, federal, and private funding programs that support water and wastewater infrastructure projects based on key project phases. AML intends to update the publication yearly and would like to thank our partner, the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), whose guidebooks published for other states served as an inspiration.
Alaska Water & Wastewater Development
An overview of project phases & resources
When communities discuss infrastructure development and costs, it is easy to only think about the construction phase of a project. However, there are several phases a project goes through during its life cycle, and each phase has a cost. Here is a closer look at the project phases offered in the Alaska Drinking Water & Wastewater Funding and Resource Guide to help municipal and tribal officials, and utilities, find the funding program, agency, or organizational resources to promote and support project development.
Apply to Participate
To apply, please provide a Letter of Interest addressing the following:
- Information related to current financials, and challenges that you’re working through.
- Information related to utility operations, or challenges to address.
- Information related to Council operations or activities, or challenges to address.
Please email the Letter of Interest to awifnc_support@akml.org. Please also include direct contact information for a follow-up conversation.
WaterTA – Request Form
Utilities, Communities, Tribes & Pueblos can access assistance through multiple providers and WaterTA programs. Requests are processed through a collaborative effort by EPA offices and states and can be matched with a TA Provider.
www.epa.gov/water-infrastructure/request-water-technical-assistance
