Description
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is offering a $7.2 million grant program to reduce nitrogen loads from wastewater treatment plants that discharge into the Long Island Sound watershed. Funding is split into two tracks: (1) large‑scale infrastructure upgrades at publicly‑owned treatment works (up to $6.5 M per project) and (2) feasibility or assessment studies (up to $250 k per study). Eligible applicants are Massachusetts POTWs within the Thames, Connecticut, and Housatonic River watersheds, as well as regional planning agencies acting on their behalf. No matching funds are required, but projects must be shovel‑ready and completed by September 30, 2031. The award process is competitive, with a pre‑application Zoom meeting, a Q&A period, and a December 21 deadline for electronic submissions. Successful awardees will receive reimbursement‑based payments and must submit monthly progress and fiscal reports, quarterly/annual reports, and a final report.
• Eligible projects: nitrogen‑reduction equipment purchases, design/engineering, construction, or related assessments.
• Funding ranges: $500 k–$6.5 M for infrastructure, $50 k–$250 k for assessments.
• Mandatory deliverables: detailed Scope‑of‑Work, budget workbook (Attachment C), engineering designs signed by a PE, and extensive reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
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Contact
Courtney Starling(Grant Administrator)