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The Environmental Finance Program (EFP) is now the Center for Environmental Finance.

budding leavesHelping to answer the "how to pay" question.

EPA's Center for Environmental Finance (CEF) evolved from the Public Private Partnership Program in 1993. The CEF assists the public and private sectors in their search for creative approaches to funding environmental programs, projects and activities. The CEF uses leveraging and partnerships to extend the reach and impact of its activities.

The center has three closely related components that provide financial outreach services to Agency customers and the regulated community. These components include:

If you require assistance or would like more information, please feel free to contact us.

2008 Guidebook

Cover of this publication, featuring the EPA logo and toolboxes over a bed of paper currency of mixed denomination.

This 2008 revision of the Guidebook of Financial Tools is a reference document for officials with environmental responsibilities.  It is designed to assist all interested with finding the means of financing environmental protection initiatives that are appropriate for them.

  • Over 300 financial tools that can be used to pay for environmental systems.
  • Ten sections cover topics ranging from raising capital and enhancing credit to financing pollution prevention activities, community-based environmental protection, and brownfields redevelopment. 
  • New section “Tools for Accessing State and Local Financing,” includes many state grant programs. 

An additional section is being developed and will focus on:

  • International environmental financing tools including assistance provided by U.S. government organizations and supported international financial institutions such as EPA, Agency for International Development, Department of Energy, World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank, to name a few. 
  • Essential international environmental programs undertaken by the United Nations, selected foreign governments, and non-profit organizations will be included.

For assistance please contact the EFIN Librarian.

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