Workshop Description:
Many communities face challenges when addressing water quality, flooding and/or other climate change impacts – especially when it comes to identifying funding sources to support their projects. While there are a variety of funding programs available in Massachusetts, navigating each program’s requirements, determining which projects are a best fit for each opportunity, and crafting competitive proposals can be challenging.
This webinar will showcase key state, regional, and federal funding opportunities for projects focused on water quality, water infrastructure, stormwater management, watershed/ecological restoration, and climate resilience. Representatives from each funding agency will provide a brief overview of their programs and opportunities. Additionally, the NEEFC will highlight a few assistance programs for communities, municipalities, and tribes, offering free training, technical help, and support with funding applications.
Representatives from each funding agency and assistance program will be available for questions following the presentation in zoom breakout rooms. Attendees are encouraged to come with questions and/or project ideas for discussion and feedback from grant program representatives.
Handouts:
2025 Massachusetts Participating Programs Contact List.
2025 Massachusetts Funding Workshop Presentation Slides.
Participating Funders include:
Massachusetts Funders:
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program
Mass DEP’s Watershed Planning Program, Nonpoint Source Grants through Section 319 and 604(b), and the Watershed Planning Program’s Water Quality Monitoring grant
DER’s Regional Restoration Partnerships Program
DER’s Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program
CZM’s Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants
CZM’s Coastal Resilience Grants
Regional/Federal Funders:
Narragansett Bay Estuary Program
Environmental Justice for New England Seed Funds and Assessment, Planning, and Implementation Grants
SNEP Watershed Implementation Grants (SWIG)
NFWF National Coastal Resilience Fund
NEEFC – Led Assistance Programs:
Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Network
New England Water Infrastructure Network (NEWIN)
New England Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC)
Environmental Finance Center Network