Grant Watch Wednesday

It’s Wednesday and we at Capital Strategic Solutions have compiled the best grant opportunities we’ve found across all the states we serve – just for you! This list covers a number of grants that can assist you in building a stronger community!

Connecticut Opportunities 

Connecticut Sustainable Materials Management Grant Due Friday, June 27, 2025  

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is accepting applications for the Sustainable Materials Management Round 2 (SMMR2) program. This opportunity qualifies as Municipal and Regional Grants and Technical Assistance.  

The goal of this funding is to fund solid waste management programs and initiatives that reduce or divert waste and increase the state’s self-sufficiency. Programs eligible for funding should reduce Municipal Solid Waste volumes through organics diversion, unit-based pricing, organizational capacity building for recycling rates, and more.  

Eligible applicants include:  

• Municipalities 
• Councils of Government 
• Regional Waste Authorities 
• Resource Recovery Agencies 
• Other appropriate regional entities  

Eligible project categories include: 

• Organics Diversion/Unit Based Pricing  
• Waste Management Programs and Initiatives 
• Organizational Start-up costs  

Applications are due Friday, June 27, 2025. More information, FAQ’s, and the funding info webinar can be found on the program website.  

Federal Opportunities

Support Public Safety! COPS Now Accepting Applications for Multiple Federal Grants 

The Office of Community Oriented Policing (COPS) is now accepting applications for several grant programs that support public safety. Many of these opportunities close at the end of June, or beginning of July, and all have multiple deadlines in a multi-phase application process.  

Funding supports a myriad of law enforcement activities from mental health and wellness to accreditation, and drug distribution investigations. 

Open opportunities include:  

• COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) 
• Anti-Heroin Task Force Program (AHTF) 
• Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program (LEMHWA) 
• Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants  
• Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation 
• Community Policing Development (CPD) Law Enforcement Products and Resources 
• Collaborative Reform Initiative (CRI) 
• Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement 
• COPS Blue Alert Program  

More information about these opportunities can be found on the COPS funding website. Follow CSS for a more in-depth overview of these opportunities.  

Florida Opportunities  

Resilient Florida Application Opens for Submissions July 1st   

The 2025 Resilient Florida application portal will begin accepting submissions on July 1, 2025. This program is designed to invest in Florida’s communities to prepare for the impacts of sea level rise, intensified storms, and flooding along inland waterways, coastlines, and shores.  

Resilient Florida grants are available to counties, municipalities, special districts, and regional entities that face these challenges. Applicants may receive funding to analyze vulnerabilities, and plan or implement projects for adaptation or mitigation.  

Important dates for specific funding streams include:  

• Planning projects: Applications accepted July 1 – Sept. 1, 2025 
• Implementation projects to be included in the Statewide Flooding and Sea Level Rise Resilience Plan: Applications accepted July 1 – Sept. 1, 2025 
• Regional resilience entities: Applications accepted July 1 – July 30, 2025  

To see past awards from this program visit the Resilient Florida Grants Dashboard. For more information about how to apply, visit the Florida DEP website.  

Massachusetts Opportunities

Reminder! Massachusetts Parkland Acquisition & Renovations for Communities Grant Program Applications Now Being Accepted 

Applications are currently being accepted for the Massachusetts Parkland Acquisition and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program Workshops. The PARC Grant Program provides funding to Massachusetts communities for the enhancement or creation of public parks and recreational spaces. The application deadline is Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 3 p.m.   

To accompany your application, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs requires an up-to-date Open Space and Recreation Plan. 

Maintaining well-equipped parks and recreation areas is crucial for fostering community health, engagement, and driving economic growth. If you have a park or trail project, don’t wait! Apply now for a chance to secure up to $425,000 in funding for park acquisition, renovations, and enhancements. Make a difference in your community! 

For more information, please visit the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. 

Rhode Island Opportunities

Rhode Island Community Development Block Grant Closes July 1, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Housing is accepting applications to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Affordable Housing and Housing Rehab until July 1, 2025.  

The CDBG program is designed to develop communities by providing housing and expanding economic opportunity for low/moderate income communities. Every year funding is provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  

The Rhode Island Department of Housing still has two CDBG PY23 opportunities open: 

• CDBG-PY23 Affordable Housing 
• CDBG-PY23 Housing Rehab 

For a full overview of the Rhode Island CDBG opportunities visit the Rhode Island Department of Housing Website.  

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