University Enterprises, Inc.

Description:this Agreement, Which Includes Arp Funding, Supports the Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at Sacramento State University. the Efcs Provide Finance-related Training, Education, and Analytical Studies to Help Regulated Parties Develop Solutions to the Difficult 'how-to-pay' Issues Associated With Meeting Environmental Standards. the Efcs Educate State, Tribal, and Local Governments and Businesses on Lowering Environmental Costs, Increasing Environmental Investments, Improving Financial Capacity, Identifying Appropriate Revenue Generating Mechanisms, and Evaluating Environmental Financing Options. This Agreement Provides Partial Federal Funding in the Amount of $520,000 and Approves Pre-award Costs Back to May 2, 2023.ACTIVITIES:THE Activities Include the Following Five Service Categories: 1) Coordinate With Cooperating Entities to Identify Regional Needs and Implement, Track, and Document Activities, Progress, Outputs, and Outcomes; 2) Host Community Trainings on Funding/financing Resources, Strategies, and Opportunities; 3) Provide Direct Technical Assistance (TA) to Communities; 4) Develop and Disseminate Community Resources/tools; and 5) Conduct Research/studies and Develop Resources/tools for States, Territories, Etc. Subrecipient:if Funding Is Provided, Subawards Could Be Made as Follows (years 2-5): $100K/YEAR for Earth Island Efc, $50K/YEAR for the To-be-named Rioambassador, and $27K/YEAR for KCB. as a Sub-recipient, Earth Island Efc Will Provide Training Workshops Focused on Developing Leadership, Risk and Resiliency, and Communication in Vulnerable Communities, as Well as Training for Building and Maintaining Nonprofit Organizations. Funding for the Rio Ambassador Will Be Used to Promote Creation of Sustainable Systems With Financial, Technical, and Institutional Resources and Capabilities for Conformance With Accepted Environmental Practices That Are Durable and Sustainable and Consider Climate and Urban Resilience in the Project Region. KCB Will Provide Community Outreach to Enhance the Value and Implementation of the Trade Tool. Personnel, Fringe, Travel, and Supplies Are Incorporated Into the Proposed Budget for Each Sub-recipient. Specific Activities Will Be Detailed in Annual Work Plans Based on Negotiations With Funding Agencies (epa and State/territories/tribes).outcomes:the Anticipated Deliverables Include Quarterly Progress Reports, Project Reports, Trainings and Training Materials, and Development of Tools and Other Resources. the Expected Outcomes Include Cleaner and Safer Water for Communities Through Improved Awareness of and Implementation by Practitioners of the TMF Techniques Needed to Operate, Maintain and Adapt Water Systems Over the Long Term Under Changing Environmental, Technological, Regulatory, and Social Conditions and Improved Ability of Agencies to Support Communities in These Efforts. the Intended Beneficiaries Include Residents of the States, Tribes, and Territories Within Epa Region 9 and the Freely Associated States.