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Funding Opportunities for
Municipalities
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- CRCOG and UCONN School of Public Policy Policy Talks
- 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 Financing Programs - TIFIA, RRIF
- CT DEEP Sustainable Materials Management Grant Program
- CT DEEP
- ConneCTed Communities Program
- Climate Resilience Fund
- Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation and Legacy Partnership Program
- Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF)
- Environmental Justice for New England
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CT DECD Community Investment Fund 2030
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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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CRCOG and UCONN TAB's Event - Greenlight for Brownfields: A Foundational Forum to Catalyze Brownfield Redevelopment in the CRCOG Region
Date: Friday, May 16
Time: 8:30 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.
Capacity is limited and registration is required for this FREE event.
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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: Measuring and Addressing Transportation Insecurity in CT
Date: May 22
Time: Noon - 1:30 pm
Location: Hartford, CT
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Governor Lamont's Funding Survey
Governor Lamont has released an online reporting tool for municipalities, nonprofits, and businesses to report impacts of federal funding cuts. The state aims to compile a central database to provide lawmakers with a better understanding of how federal directives are affecting various groups, geographical regions and sectors of the economy.
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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 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.
- $680M is available for Implementation Grants, with 40 to 70 awards ranging from $2.5M-$25M expected.
- $302M 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:
On April 29, CRCOG Staff hosted a workshop to review how to apply for this grant program - learn more.
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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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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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CT DEEP Sustainable Materials Management Grant Program
Application Deadline: Friday, June 27, 2025
Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced availability of $7.5M through the Sustainable Materials Management program to help towns and cities dispose of waste. The program will support development of food scrap collection and unit-based pricing programs, and other reduction, recycling, and diversion programs.
View the Request for Applications and the Program Website for more information.
Individual and groups of municipalities are encouraged to apply, as well as regional entities.
Apply to CT DEEP by submitting application materials to DEEP.MMCAPlanning@ct.gov on or after May 8 but before the application deadline.
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CT DEEP
ConneCTed Communities Program
Application Deadline: Rolling
Round two of the ConneCTed Communities Grant Program has $10M available for the construction and deployment of broadband upgrades in Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) in communities that need it most.
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.
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: 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.
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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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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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CT DECD Community Investment Fund 2030
Round 7
Application Deadline: June 6, 2025 at 12:00pm NOON
- Sharepoint Folder Request Deadline- May 30, 2025 at 5:00pm
Connecticut's Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) established the Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) in 2021 with the goal of fostering economic development in historically under-served communities across the state. CIF will provide a total of up to $875 million to 55 eligible municipalities as well as nonprofit organizations, including arts and culture organizations, and community development corporations that operate within them.
Visit the program website for more information and check out the NOFA. An informational webinar will be held Monday, April 28 at 1 pm - Register Here.
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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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Grants Awarded to the CRCOG Region
Learn more about 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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