Please also see the VLCT ARRA page for more ARRA specific grants.
Rural Business Enterprise Grants
On August 31, USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager announced that Shoreham and Poultney will receive funding from the Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) program. More information is here.
Clean and Clear Ecosystem Restoration Grants
Clean and Clear grant funds are now available for ecosystem restoration projects throughout Vermont. The goal is to reduce the long-term nutrient and sediment loading from and/or increase nutrient and sediment storage in Vermont watersheds. Deadline: October 1, 2010. More information here.
Climate and Energy Efficiency Grants
More than $372 million in current or upcoming funding opportunities for state, local, and tribal governments are available from various U.S. organizations to support climate and energy initiatives such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, green jobs, regional planning, and community education. More information here.
EPA Seeks Applications for Environmental Community Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making $2 million available in 2010 to reduce pollution at the local level through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. CARE is a community-based program that works with county and local governments, tribes, non-profit organizations, and universities to help the public understand and reduce toxic risks from numerous sources. More information is available at www.epa.gov/care/.
EECBG Grants
The Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund Board recently announced the CEDF awards (totalling $5.8 million) for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the state. Here is the March 29 press release, and here is the list of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants awardees.
Vermont regional commissions received county-specific grants for energy efficiency by successfully appealing to the U.S. Department of Energy for ARRA dollars that in other states were allocated to counties. Details here.
Applications are now being accepted for USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Loans and Grants. Details here.
The Municipal Planning Grant Program is on hold due to recent state revenue downgrades and subsequent budget rescissions. It may be revived in the spring of 2010 if adequate funding is available. Contact DEHCD planning coordinators Sue Minter (828-3119) or Faith Ingulsrud (828-5228) with questions.
