State & Local Funding Opportunities

Massachusetts DOT FY2027 Fully Integrated Application (FIA)

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division Community Grant Group continues accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 Round 1 Fully Integrated Application (FIA) through Grant Central.

The FIA streamlines several transportation and infrastructure funding opportunities into one convenient application, allowing municipalities to apply for multiple grant programs simultaneously while reducing administrative burden.

Eligible grant programs include:

• Complete Streets Funding Program
• Shared Streets and Spaces Program
• Municipal Small Bridge Program
• Community Culvert Program
• Local Bottleneck Reduction Program

Projects that improve roadway safety, pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, climate resilience, mobility, accessibility, and aging infrastructure remain highly competitive. Communities should ensure engineering estimates, project scopes, and supporting documentation are complete before submission.

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026

For More Information:
https://transportationgrantcentral.mass.gov/s/program/a3Ics000001U0GaEAK/fully-integrated-application

Vermont Clean Vessel Act Grant Program

Municipalities that own or operate public marinas, waterfront facilities, or public boating access areas may qualify for funding through Vermont’s Clean Vessel Act Grant Program.

The program supports projects that improve water quality by expanding facilities for the safe collection and disposal of boat sewage while protecting lakes, rivers, and other recreational waterways.

Eligible projects include:

• Installation of pump-out stations
• Pump-out boats
• Waste reception facilities
• Waste transport systems
• Replacement or upgrades to existing equipment
• Improvements to municipal boating facilities

Funding Available:

• Tier 1 Projects: Up to $100,000
• Tier 2 Projects: Up to $1 million

Local Match Requirement: 25%

Municipal waterfront communities should evaluate existing marina infrastructure and identify improvements that support environmental stewardship while enhancing recreational boating facilities.

Application Deadline: August 15, 2026

For More Information:
https://vtfishandwildlife.com/get-involved/apply-for-a-grant/clean-vessel-act-grant

Connecticut Brownfield Municipal Grant Program – Round 24

The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development continues accepting applications for Round 24 of its Municipal Brownfield Grant Program.

The program assists municipalities in transforming contaminated or underutilized properties into productive community assets that support housing, economic development, commercial investment, and neighborhood revitalization.

Funding may support:

• Environmental site assessments
• Brownfield remediation
• Demolition activities
• Site preparation
• Redevelopment planning
• Environmental due diligence

Brownfield redevelopment remains one of the most effective strategies for creating new housing opportunities, expanding local tax bases, and revitalizing long-vacant properties.

Municipalities considering redevelopment projects are encouraged to begin assembling environmental documentation, redevelopment concepts, and local partnerships well before the application deadline.

Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

For More Information:
https://portal.ct.gov/DECD

Federal Funding Opportunities

FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Grant Program

FEMA continues to accept applications for its Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Grant Program, which provides funding to support flood hazard mapping, floodplain management, and community resilience initiatives.

The program allows eligible state and local governments to partner directly with FEMA to improve flood risk information and strengthen local planning efforts.

Eligible activities include:

• Flood hazard mapping
• Flood risk assessments
• Floodplain management planning
• Watershed analyses
• Community outreach and risk communication
• Technical support for National Flood Insurance Program initiatives

Communities facing increased flooding risks or planning future resilience investments should consider this opportunity.

Eligible Applicants:

• State governments
• Local governments
• Regional planning organizations
• Flood control districts
• Other qualified public entities

Application Deadline: August 17, 2026

For More Information:
https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps/cooperating-technical-partners/become-partner/apply-grants

Funding Tip

Strong Applications Begin Long Before the Deadline

Successful municipal grant applications rarely begin when a Notice of Funding Opportunity is released. Communities that consistently secure competitive funding typically have engineering studies completed, project costs developed, governing board support established, and required planning documents already in place before applications open. Investing time in project readiness can significantly improve competitiveness when new funding opportunities become available.

Looking Ahead

August marks the close of several significant municipal funding opportunities before the fall grant cycle begins. Communities should use the coming weeks to finalize applications, strengthen partnerships, and prepare projects for future state and federal funding announcements. Capital Strategic Solutions will continue monitoring new Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), state agency announcements, and municipal grant programs to help communities identify opportunities and maximize their success in securing outside funding.

Let Capital Strategic Solutions assist with your grant writing, research, and compliance needs.