Capital Strategic Solutions News
Replay Now Available for CSS’s Coffee Talk: Building Better Staffing Strategies in Fire Services
From recruitment and retention to burnout and budget constraints, the fire service is grappling with a workforce crisis that impacts public safety and firefighter well-being.
Urban Forestry: The Importance of Trees in City Planning
Planting a tree is one of the easiest and most powerful things you can do to have a positive impact on the environment.
Massachusetts Land Conservation Assistance Reimbursement Grant Applications Due April 11
Projects include land protection initiatives that support permanent protection of vital land, outdoor recreational activities, developing or renovating a park, or a municipal Open Space and Recreation Plan.
Replay Now Available! How and Why to Create a Successful Summer Internship Program Coffee Talk Webinar
Understand the benefits of attracting students to a career in local government and how to administer a successful summer internship program.
Rhode Island Community Development Block Grants
Eligible programs are those that prioritize housing, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization, strategically directing resources toward distressed areas that serve low- and moderate-income residents.
Vermont Municipal Planning Grant
Projects include creating or updating a municipal plan, initiatives related to the Resilience, Biodiversity & Land Use Act, climate resilience and flood recovery, housing development projects, new or updated capital programs and budgets for infrastructure maintenance and improvements.
Massachusetts MVP Action Grant Proposals due April 4
To be eligible, projects must use climate data and projections to implement priority climate adaptation actions.
Massachusetts Community One Stop for Growth Grant Program Expressions of Interest Due March 26
Full applications are due June 4, 2025. The Expression of Interest is an optional short form that gives prospective applicants the opportunity to receive guidance on priority projects before submitting a full application.
USDA Broadband Community Connect Grant Program
The Community Connect Program is a powerful initiative designed to provide crucial financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible applicants.
Planning for Spring Community Events: Strengthening Local Engagement and Tourism
Spring community events can strengthen community bonds and boost local tourism, while also promoting economic development.