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Funding Opportunities for
Municipalities
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- CRCOG and UCONN School of Public Policy Policy Talks
- CRCOG Priority Pathways Public Meeting
- CRCOG and UCONN TAB Brownfields Forum
- UCONN TAB Webinars
- Requests for Your Input
- U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
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CTDOT Community Connectivity Program
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U.S. DOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program
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CT DOT Active Transportation Microgrant Program
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U.S. DOT Financing Programs - TIFIA, RRIF
- Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF)
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Opportunities
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Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Opportunities
- CT DEEP
- Climate Resilience Fund
- Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation and Legacy Partnership Program
- ConneCTed Communities Program
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U.S. DOE Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits
- Environmental Justice for New England
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U.S. DOI WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects
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CT Department of Housing Funding Opportunities
- HUD Discretionary Funding Opportunities
- Connecticut Children's Healthy Homes Program
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Discretionary Grants Awarded in CRCOG
- Tools & Resources
- ICYMI
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CRCOG is currently tracking updates related to the implementation of federal funding programs. While uncertainty remains in how Federal agencies will implement directives of the new administration, CRCOG is committed to providing Member Municipalities with non-partisan guidance. We will share information about new directives as it becomes available.
CRCOG staff are here to help. We provide technical assistance for your grant applications and look forward to working with you to build a better region. If you have questions or would like to discuss priority projects in your community, and how to fund them, please contact Elizabeth Sanderson.
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April is Earth Month! How will you celebrate?
The Keney Park Sustainability Project has curated a list of events in and around Hartford that foster community well-being:
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CRCOG and UCONN SPP Policy Talks
CRCOG and the University of CT School of Public Policy have partnered to bring you a Brownfields Forum. Learn from your hosts, CT DEEP, CT DECD, and other regional partners about available funding, services, success stories related to redeveloping brownfields.
Topic: CT's Neighborhood Revitalization Zones (NRZs) after 30 years
Date: April 10
Time: noon - 1:30 pm
Location: Hartford Public Library, Park Street, Hartford, CT
Topic: Measuring and Addressing Transportation Insecurity in CT
Date: May 22
Time: noon - 1:30 pm
Location: Hartford, CT
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CRCOG's Priority Pathways Public Meeting
Date: April 29
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Virtual - see registration link below
In October 2024, CRCOG kicked-off a new study - Priority Pathways: A Bicycle and Pedestrian Network for the Capitol Region. The study will develop a vision and create an implementation plan for a regional bicycle and pedestrian network that seeks to:
- be welcoming to users of all ages and abilities;
- connect people to key destinations for work, life, and recreation;
- build on prior efforts; and
- connect to existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
Click the link below to register for the upcoming virtual public meeting and get ready to share your input!
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CRCOG and UCONN TAB Brownfields Forum - Save the Date!
Date: May 16
Time: 9 am - noon
Location: Goodwin University, East Hartford
CRCOG and the University of CT Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program (UCONN TAB) have partnered to bring you a Brownfields Forum. Learn from your hosts and representatives from CT DEEP, CT DECD, and other regional partners about available funding, services, and success stories related to redeveloping brownfields.
Stay tuned for more information about Greenlight for Brownfields: A Foundational Forum to Catalyze Brownfield Redevelopment in the CRCOG Region!
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Share Your Concerns About Federal Funding with Congressman Joe Courtney
Representative Joe Courtney has developed a survey that people can use to share their concerns about Federal funding attempted pauses.
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CRCOG's Transportation Safety Action Plan/Vision Zero Survey
Your safety matters, and CRCOG wants to hear from you! CRCOG has been awarded a USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to enhance our region's Regional Transportation Safety Plan. The new SS4A grant program aims to strengthen local safety planning through the Safe System approach and its Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. We’re inviting YOU to help shape the plan by sharing your feedback! Use our interactive map and survey to pinpoint safety concerns in the Capitol Region. Together, let’s make our roads safer for everyone.
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CT DOT's Active Transportation Plan
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking input for their recently launched Active Transportation Plan. The Plan will guide future improvements on state routes for a functional, equitable, and safety-focused active transportation network and supportive programs and policies. The survey is targeted to municipalities. There are about 15 questions and it should take 10 minutes to complete. Learn more.
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CT DEEP's Broadband Infrastructure Improvements for Multi-Dwelling Units
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's (CTDEEP’s) Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) is seeking input from representatives of distressed municipalities and multi-dwelling units (MDUs) to promote equitable broadband infrastructure and service across Connecticut for the ConneCTed Communities Grant Program. Complete the Multi-Dwelling Unit Survey to identify MDUs within distressed municipalities that could benefit from broadband infrastructure improvements. More information about this grant program is provided below.
For this program, the following CRCOG Member Municipalities are identified as "distressed":
- East Hartford
- Hartford
- Mansfield
- New Britain
- Enfield
The survey is also included on DEEP's ConneCTed Communities webpage along with this map of underserved locations in CT that are eligible for funding under this program.
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State Data Plan
The Data and Policy Analytics (DAPA) unit of the State Office of Policy & Management (OPM) is updating the State Data Plan for 2025-2026, and requests feedback.
Municipal employees, contractors, and other stakeholders who use the State's data are encouraged to participate in this survey. This is a great opportunity to help identify barriers and share your concerns and pain points in accessing and using the data.
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U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
Application Deadline: June 26, 2025
FY2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All NOFO is live!
Two types of grants again, Planning & Demonstration and Implementation, with a single application deadline of June 26. Over $982M is available, with a similar amount expected to be available next year.
- $580M is available for Implementation Grants, with 40 to 70 awards ranging from $2.5M-$25M expected.
- $402M is available for Planning and Demonstration Grants, with 400 to 700 awards ranging from $100,000 to $5M expected.
Eligible applicants can apply for only one type of grant. A minimum 20% non-Federal cost share is required.
View application documents at Grants.gov and apply online through ValidEval:
For ideas, Project examples:
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CTDOT Community Connectivity Grant
Application Deadline: May 21, 2025
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced the seventh solicitation for the Community Connectivity Grant Program (CCGP).
CCGP makes $12M available for municipal construction projects that aim to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users in urban, suburban and rural communities in Connecticut. To be eligible, municipalities must have entered into a Master Municipal Agreement for Construction Activities with CTDOT.
Applications must be received by CTDOT by 4 pm on the due date.
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U.S. DOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program
Application Deadline: April 17, 2025
A total of $27 million is available to award for planning and design phase activities for developing transportation projects in rural or tribal communities. Grants will support hiring staff or expert firms to provide technical, legal, or financial assistance. There is no local match required to participate in this.
Two types of grants will be awarded: (1) Single Project grants and (2) Multi-Community grants, which will fund projects in, at minimum, three separate communities submitted under a single application.
- Single Project grants: $10 million available to award
- Min. award amount: $200,000
- Max. award amount: $750,000
- Multi-Community grants: $17 million available to award
- Min. award amount: $500,000
- Max. award amount: $2.25 million
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CT DOT Active Transportation Microgrant Program
Application Deadline: Rolling Basis
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has created a new Active Transportation Microgrant Program to work in conjunction with the Safe Routes to School Program. The purpose of the program is to provide eligible applicants with up to $5,000 for non-infrastructure resources that advance safe, accessible, sustainable, and equitable walking, biking, and rolling.
Eligible applicants include schools, school districts, municipalities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Eligible items include bicycle helmets; bicycle locks; bicycle fleets; safety vests; bicycle maintenance training and materials; League Cycling instructors training; and programs, events, and materials for bicycle and pedestrian safety education.
$500,000 was available in 2024 with more anticipated to be available in 2025. The program will be administered and distributed by COGs until utilized. Applicants may apply for up to two grants per 12-month period. View the Program Guidelines.
Apply online using this Application Form and send to Mike Cipriano, CRCOG's Representative, once complete. Since this is a rolling application process with limited funds available, applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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U.S. DOT Financing Programs - TIFIA, RRIF
In addition to the numerous discretionary and formula funding programs, U.S. DOT offers flexible loan programs like TIFIA and RRIF to finance large transportation projects. Funding for Transit-oriented Development (TOD) projects is now also available for eligible areas. The TOD Eligibility Map for TIFIA and RRIF identifies the following CRCOG municipalities as eligible: Berlin, Rocky Hill, Glastonbury, Hartford, Windsor, Windsor Locks, and Enfield.
Important to note: the map does not identify all potentially eligible TOD areas in our region. Just because your municipality is not listed above or highlighted on the map does not mean you cannot pursue this loan program.
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Environment and Energy-Related Funding Opportunities
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Long Island Sound Futures Fund 2025 Request for Proposals
Application Deadline: May 29, 2025
The Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF) is seeking proposals to restore the health and living resources of Long Island Sound (Sound). The program is managed by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Long Island Sound Study (LISS). Three Categories of awards are available:
- Implementation Projects: $50,000 - $1.5M
- Education and Public Participation Grants: $50,000 - $250,000
- Design/Planning Projects: $50,000 - $500,000
Projects must start on or after October 1, 2025. For more information please visit the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Program Page.
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USDA Grants
Community Connect Grant Program
Closes: April 21, 2025
Award Floor/Ceiling: $100,000/$5M
Total Funding: $26M
The Community Connect Grant Program funds deployment of broadband services to ensure services are provided at or above the Broadband Grant Speed (100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up) to all premises in rural, economically-challenged communities where broadband service (10 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up) does not exist.
Read the Application Guide and Apply Online through USDA's eAuthentication portal.
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CT DEEP
Climate Resilience Fund
Coming Soon
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is preparing for a second, expanded round of its Climate Resilience Fund Program (DCRF). DCRF seeks to make Connecticut more resilient to the impacts of climate change and extreme weather through the following potential solutions:
- stormwater parks,
- resilience hubs that serve as cooling and warming centers,
- microgrids and clean backup power and storage, and
- establishing stormwater authorities.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation and Legacy Partnership Program
Application Deadlines: April 1, 2025, for June submission, or September 1, 2025, for November submission
CTDEEP is seeking proposals for land acquisitions or improvements that will provide or significantly improve recreational opportunities in underserved communities. If your project is chosen for submission, DEEP will provide constructive feedback and allow time for applications to be improved prior to submission to the NPS, increasing the chances of being selected for funding. Funding is available for up to a 50% match.
Awards will range from $300,000 to $15M.
ConneCTed Communities Program
Application Deadline: Rolling
Round two of the ConneCTed Communities Grant Program has $10M available for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure designed to support the goal of universal access.
DEEP is seeking applications for grant funding to facilitate low-income and multi-family curb-to-home and business broadband infrastructure buildout in underserved areas. All projects funded through this program must reach substantial completion before December 31, 2026. Learn more.
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U.S. DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for two grant programs.
Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2)
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
$11M of funding is available for Large Scale Solar (LSS) projects that will:
- Test strategies that mitigate adverse impacts and/or maximize benefits to wildlife and ecosystems
- Provide technical assistance and stakeholder engagement opportunities to facilitate strategies that improve the compatibility of LSS facilities with wildlife, or
- Provide technical assistance and conduct outreach to facilitate the adoption of agrivoltaics
Award amounts range from $1M to $3M.
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Environmental Justice for New England
Application Deadline: Rolling
Environmental Justice for New England will distribute $48 million of grant funds to be fully expended by the spring of 2027. The funds will be distributed through three tiers and the Seed Fund to support capacity-constrained organizations. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with quarterly reviews, until all the funding is awarded.
Awards are available up to $75,000. Learn more online.
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USDOI WaterSMART Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
Management and $95M of funding support is available to design and construct aquatic ecosystem restoration projects. Restoring and connecting aquatic ecosystems provide essential habitat for fish and wildlife, improve water quality, store excess carbon, help mitigate the impacts of drought and flood events, and support water supply resiliency for multiple uses.
Awards range from $500,000 to $10M. Learn more through grants.gov.
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Connecticut Department of Housing Funding Opportunities
Application deadlines vary by program.
DOH has numerous discretionary grant programs available that support agency initiatives such as Affordable Housing Development and Preservation, Housing Affordability initiatives, Community Development, and Individual & Family Support.
Visit the HUD Programs and Initiatives page to see a list of opportunities and learn how to apply.
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HUD Discretionary Funding Opportunities
Application deadlines vary by program.
HUD has over 20 discretionary grant programs available that support agency initiatives such as Affordable Housing Development and Preservation, Community and Economic Development, Environment and Energy, Fair Housing, Homelessness, Homeownership, Rental Assistance, Supportive Housing and Services:
FY2023 and FY2024 Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships
Deadline: June 30, 2025
More information is available on Grants.gov or HUD's Grant Information webpage.
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Connecticut Children's Healthy Homes Program
Applications accepted on a rolling-basis.
The Connecticut Children's Healthy Homes Program, developed with support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Connecticut Department of Housing, offers grants to improve the well-being of children. Funds can be used to address the toxins and hazards often found in older or poorly maintained homes. This program is eligible to homeowners and tenants of all income levels. Learn more and apply.
You may also be interested in HUD's Healthy Homes Program and other efforts in the State of Connecticut to address lead poisoning, like the CT Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
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Discretionary Grants Awarded to the CRCOG Region
Learn more about discretionary grant awards coming to our region. CRCOG's GIS Team has developed an Interactive Online Map of Federal Discretionary Grant Awards. This map is updated quarterly with available information about awards in our region.
As of October 1, 2024, over $62M has been awarded to CRCOG and its Member Municipalities. Additional funding has been awarded to non-municipal entities.
More information about these grant awards is available on the map.
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- Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) offers many funding opportunities each year. Explore CTDEEP's grants portal, signup to receive municipal updates from DEEP, and subscribe here to receive the Municipal Connection and other DEEP newsletters and updates.
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Visit CRCOG's BIL Webpage for more information about many of the grants and funding opportunities featured in this newsletter.
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CT Main Street Center's Summit in partnership with CRCOG: 10 Years of TOD & The Road Ahead
Date: March 20, 2025, 8 am - 1 pm
Location: The Hall at Parkville Market, 1400 Park St., Hartford, CT
On March 20, Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) and Connecticut Main Street Center (CMSC) co-hosted a summit about transit-oriented development (TOD): 10 years of TOD & the Road Ahead. Thanks to all who attended!
We learned about multi-jurisdictional efforts to improve connectivity across the state, connecting people with places through transit. If you missed it, you can visit the event webpage to learn more, or watch the recording.
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