2026 Workshop: Diverse Funds for Water Projects
When: Thursday, October 29, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: The Macon Mall
3661 Eisenhower Parkway
Macon, GA 31206
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.
This event is hosted by The City of Macon.
The Funders’ Fair One-Day workshop will provide access to managers of various state and federal financing programs.
** This workshop is pending approval for 6 CEUs in Management Safety (MS)**
Financial Sponsor
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
EVENT DETAILS
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, fee waivers are 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