Emergency Grants
There are a variety of grants and other assistance that can help local response agencies and communities better avoid, prepare, plan for, and equip themselves to deal with the variety of emergencies they will face. Since many grants involve applications for federal funds and many local officials are volunteers who may be unfamiliar with the administrative requirements of such grants, TRORC staff are available to help communities apply for and administer grants.
Visit Vermont Emergency Management’s Funding Opportunities page for more detailed information.
FEMA Disaster Records – Region 1: Vermont
FEMA grants website (non-profit access only)
Helpful FEMA Grants Portal Tips (PDF)
NEW SAM.gov requirement for a notarized letter to renew.
SAM.gov is the registration process that allows towns to receive federal money. It uses the towns DUNS number (similar to business social security number). Beginning on April 27, 2018, entities renewing or updating their registration will be required to submit an original, signed, notarized letter confirming the authorized Entity Administrator associated with the DUNS number before the registration is activated. The letter must be printed on town letterhead.
View these instructions from SAM.gov
DUNS information by TRORC member town coming soon.
Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) Resources
VT Sample Request for EWP Assistance Letter (2017)
The NRCS Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) is designed for towns and homeowners to repair eroding streambanks that are threatening their homes. Activities include providing financial and technical assistance to:
- remove debris from stream channels, road culverts, and bridges,
- reshape and protect eroded banks,
- correct damaged drainage facilities,
- establish cover on critically eroding lands,
- repair levees and structures, and
- repair conservation practices
- Not for direct road or driveway repair.
TRORC Staff Contact
Kevin Geiger, Chief Planner
[email protected] – 802-457-3188 x 3003