Resources
Training & Technical Assistance Resources
The Hawaiian Islands Environmental Finance Center (HIEFC) team maintains a list of helpful resources for federal funding and project development, including links to training and technical assistance presentations, webinars, tools, templates, and other resources. For additional assistance, please complete the short intake questionnaire on the Contact Us page.
Presentations & Webinars
Upcoming Webinars:
May 27 - ASAP Overview Webinar: On Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, at 7:00 am HST/1:00 pm ET, the EPA Office of the Chief Grants Officer (OCGO) will partner with the Research Triangle Park Finance Division to provide a high-level overview of the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) system, designed to introduce participants to its core functions, process, and purpose. Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of how ASAP supports financial operations, key workflows, and best practices for effective use.
June 2 - WaterSMART Title XVI and Desalination Construction Webinar: On Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 7:00 am HST/11:00 am MDT, the Bureau of Reclamation will host an informational webinar to discuss eligible applicants and project types, program requirements, and the evaluation criteria for the Title XVI and Desalination Construction Notice of Funding Opportunities. Click here to join the webinar. A recording will be made available after the event.
EPA Grants Webinars - visit this link for a full list of past webinars!
EPA Grants Competition Webinar
Finding Best-Fit Funding and Financing for Sustainable Water Projects (Presentation Slides)
**Uniform Guidance: 2024 Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200**
Training Tools & Templates
Learn how to Register in SAM.gov and Grants.gov to apply for EPA grants. This webpage will help you register your organization in SAM.gov, create an applicant profile in Grants.gov, and get familiar with using Workspace.
The How to Develop a Budget training was recently updated. This course will help you prepare work plans, budgets, and budget narratives for EPA grants.
The EPA Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients course introduces key aspects of the grant life cycle starting with preparing an application through closing out a grant. The six modules can be completed individually.
General Budget Development Guidance for Applicants and Recipients of EPA Financial Assistance
