Working together for a better region
Funding Opportunities for MunicipalitiesIn this issue
Fourteen state and federal programs are open for forestry, housing, brownfields, transit, energy, water, and harbor projects — with deadlines running from August 3 through December 4. Three highlights are below; the full list follows in Open Opportunities. Also in this edition: Congratulations to several CRCOG municipalities, including New Britain, Marlborough, East Hartford, Enfield, and Plainville; a request for input on CRCOG's 2027 Legislative Agenda (responses due August 14); CRCOG core plans and studies to strengthen your applications; interactive maps and dashboards; and a policy update on federal surface transportation reauthorization. Three to watch this month
Due August 5
Greyfield Revitalization ProgramCT DECD – Office of Community Development · up to $4M · $100K–$250K per project
Planning and assessment grants to convert underused commercial, retail, and office sites into housing and community-focused uses — feasibility studies, site assessments, and cost estimates. Municipalities and COGs may submit multiple projects. Apply ›Due August 14
Heat Pump Accelerator Community GrantsNew England Heat Pump Accelerator (CT DEEP / CPRG) · $100K–$500K
Test local approaches to overcoming barriers to heat pump adoption in low- and moderate-income households. Open to local governments, nonprofits, housing organizations, and coalitions. Apply ›Due September 9
DECD Brownfield Program — Round 24CT DECD – Office of Brownfield Remediation & Development · $25M total
Four programs in this round, including Municipal Grant – Remediation & Limited Assessment (now up to $6M), Assessment-Only, a Targeted Brownfield Development Loan, and Area-wide Revitalization Planning. Questions due August 12. Apply ›
What we're watching
Programs and policy developments not yet open, but worth preparing for. CRCOG will share application details as they're released. Surface Transportation Bill ReauthorizationU.S. Congress & U.S. DOT · federal programs expire September 30, 2026
The current federal surface transportation law (IIJA) expires September 30, 2026, and Congress is working to reauthorize the highway, transit, and rail programs that fund much of the region's infrastructure. The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee has approved its bill, the BUILD America Act (HR 8870); the Senate is developing its own version. Some senators have floated attaching a short-term extension to a continuing resolution to avoid a lapse.
RECENT AWARDS
Congratulations to the following towns and cities selected to receive awards: DECD Brownfield Program · Round 23 · $15.2M statewide
In our region, East Hartford, Enfield, New Britain, and Plainville won funding to remediate and redevelop brownfields. DEEP Climate Resilience Fund · Round 2 · $5.1M
Awarded to 14 municipalities, regional entities, and nonprofits statewide for projects protecting communities from flooding, extreme heat, and wind, including $337,197 to the North Hartford Partnership to establis a community and energy resilience hub at the Swift Factory; and $553,093 to the Town of Wethersfield to redesign areas along the Silas Deane highway to address recurring flooding issues. DEEP OSWA & UGCG · $9.4M + $2.4M
Preserving 1,243 acres of open space across 15 communities and improving 15 urban green and community garden spaces, including projects in Berlin, Hartford, New Britain, and Vernon. FHWA BUILD Grant · New Britain
Congratulations to the City of New Britain on being selected to receive a federal BUILD grant from the Federal Highway Administration. The city was awarded $14.7M for the Route 174 Congestion Mitigation and Safety Improvements Project. CTDOT Transportation Rural Improvement Program (TRIP) · $10M to 9 towns
The Town of Marlborough was awarded $508,780 for the South Road Culvert Replacement project to prevent road closures and overtopping during heavy storm events. Federal awards in our region
CRCOG's 2027 Legislative AgendaCRCOG seeks input from representatives of our member municipalities to help prepare our 2027 Legislative Agenda for the CT General Assembly. For reference, view a copy of CRCOG's 2026 Legislative Recap and CRCOG's 2026 Legislative Agenda. Contact Omari Lewis to request a link to access the survey. Survey responses are requested by August 14, 2026. We appreciate your input and assistance as we identify priorities in our region!
Ground your application in an adopted regional plan. These CRCOG plans align with this month's opportunities.
Build a stronger application with CRCOG's interactive data tools — pull maps and figures straight into your narrative. Explore all CRCOG maps & dashboards ›A note from the Grants CoordinatorThis newsletter was redesigned with assistance from AI, and reviewed by CRCOG Staff. If you would like help matching a project to a program or reviewing a draft application, just reach out — Elizabeth Sanderson, AICP RLA Not sure where to start?CRCOG offers free technical assistance to member municipalities — matching projects to programs and reviewing applications before you submit. Request assistance |
