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Water Quality

Grants

Financial assistance is available from federal, state, and private sources for communities interested in watershed protection, conservation, and research. Many grants involve federal funds, and TRORC is available to help communities apply for and administer these grants. Please give us a call to discuss grant opportunities, and feel free to check out the resources below.

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National Funding Sources

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - On-line searchable catalog of grants, loans, and cost-sharing options

http://cfpub.epa.gov/fedfund/ - Open in New Window

EPA Wetland Program Development Grants - Please contact Jeanne Cosgrove at (617) 918-1669 or cosgrove.jeanne@epamail.epa.gov. For general guidelines, use the link below.

http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/grantguidelines/ - Open in New Window

USDA Wetland Reserve Program - The Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial support to help landowners with their wetland restoration efforts.

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/wrp/ - Open in New Window

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State Funding Sources

Vermont Clean Water State Revolving Fund - The Clean Water State Revolving Fund combines state and federal money to provide low interest loans for municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, private entities, or other state agencies working towards wetland preservation, restoration, and creation projects. In Vermont, please contact Larry Fitch at (802) 241-3642 or email him at larry.fitch@anr.state.vt.us for more information.

http://www.epa.gov/region1/cwsrf/index.html - Open in New Window

Vermont Watershed Grants Program - Projects needing $5000 or less, and groups new to fundraising are especially encouraged to apply.

http://www.vtwaterquality.org/grants.htm - Open in New Window

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Other Funding Sources

Connecticut River Partnership Program - The Connecticut River Joint Commissions’ Partnership Program awards grants of $5,000 or less to local residents and communities for innovative, community-generated projects that address economic and conservation challenges.

http://www.crjc.org/partnership.htm - Open in New Window