2026 Georgia Funders’ Forum One-Day Workshop

This workshop is provided by the Georgia Funders’ Forum, a group of state and federal agencies that provide loans and grants for water projects in Georgia. The workshop will provide access to managers of various state and federal financing programs. Participants will learn how to access traditional funding sources and receive updates on newer sources of funding.

** This workshop is pending approval for 6 CEUs in Management/Safety (MS)**

Check out the event landing page for additional details: www.ibenvironmental.com/water-finance-workshop-2026

Event Details

Who should attend: The primary intended audience for this workshop is local government water, wastewater, and stormwater system managers, clerks, treasurers, and elected officials in Georgia. We also encourage participation from consulting and engineering professionals who support local governments and their utilities.

Lunch: Will be provided.

Cost: We ask for a small registration fee of $50 per ticket (governmental staff) or $100 per ticket (non-governmental staff) to help us plan food, beverages, and space responsibly. Payment can be made online through Eventbrite or can be mailed in via a check to IB Environmental (see Registration Process below).

If cost is a barrier, a fee waiver is available upon request. Contact info@ibenvironmental.com to request a fee waiver or for additional information.

Registration Process: When registering, please select the appropriate ticket type. If you are paying online, simply complete the payment during registration.

If you prefer to pay by check, choose either “Government Staff (pay by check)” or “Non-Government Staff (pay by check)” when selecting your ticket. Please make checks payable to IB Environmental and mail them to:

IB Environmental

1000 Parkwood Circle, Suite 900

Atlanta, GA 30339

Location: The 2026 One-Day Workshop will be held at the Macon Mall (3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, Georgia 31206).

Agenda

• Welcome & Local Water Topic
• Special Topic: Regional Collaboration
• Financing Option: Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
• Networking Lunch (lunch provided)
• Panel Discussion
• Financing Option: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
• Financing Option: Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Community Development Block Grant
• Financing Option: Georgia Emergency management and Homeland Security Agency
• Financing Option: Georgia Environmental Protection Division
• Wrap-up Discussion & Evaluations

Additional details on speakers to come

About the Venue & Resources for Visitors

The workshop is being held at the Macon Mall, located at 3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, Georgia 31206.