Funding Water Quality Restoration and Climate Resilience Projects in Rhode Island

March 15, 2023 (10AM-12PM EST)
Online Webinar
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Description:

One of the challenges that communities face when addressing water quality, flooding and/or other climate change impacts is identifying funding mechanisms to support their projects. With unprecedented funding available for this work, this workshop will provide a roadmap by highlighting key funding opportunities for water quality and climate resilience projects. This workshop will allow participants to also speak with funders about their specific projects.

Presenters: 

SNEP Watershed Implementation Grants (SWIG) – Restore America’s Estuaries
NFWF National Coastal Resilience Fund – Throwe Environmental 
Narragansett Bay Estuary Program – Narragansett Bay Estuary Program
Southeast New England Program – US EPA Region 1 SNEP
Nonpoint Source Program – RIDEM Office of Water Resources
State Climate Resilience Bond Funds – RIDEM Director’s Office 
Emergency Management Program, PL-566 – Natural Resources Conservation Service 
Municipal Resilience Program – Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank

Target Audience:

-Municipalities, water systems, tribes, and non-profits and consulting firms who work directly with municipalities to administer grants
-Those with interest in applying for grants to support water quality restoration and climate resilience projects in Rhode Island