Capital Strategic Solutions News
Connecticut Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application Deadline June 6
The Connecticut Department of Housing announced the 2025 application cycle for the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program. $11 million in federal funding is available to support community development projects in municipalities with populations under 50,000. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Massachusetts Now Accepting Responses for Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program Until May 12
Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration is now accepting responses for the FY26 Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant Program. Responses must be submitted by May 12, 2025, at 4 p.m.
Embracing Imperfections: A Path to Meaningful Professional Development in Education
In education, progress often comes from acknowledging what isn’t working and having the grit to address it.
Ideas to Expand Your Community Clean Up Day and Attract More Participants to Lend a Helping Hand
Expanding these events can be an opportunity to create community pride, improve public health, and create positive economic and environmental benefits.
Celebrating Arbor Day: 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.
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services opens $5.1 Million in Grant Funding for Clean Fleets Program
Eligible applicants include both private and public entities like state agencies, municipalities, transit agencies, school districts, academic institutions, private businesses, and non-profits.
New Mexico Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants
Water source grants up to $1,000,000 are available for the construction of new wells, reservoirs, transmission lines, treatment plants and/or other sources of water.
Maine Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Applications Due June 27
Funding outdoor recreation just got easier. Maine’s LWCF grant offers up to $500,000—learn how your community can benefit.
Navigating Software Challenges
In the municipal sector, keeping up with frequent software updates that connect different departments and public schools to city or town services is a constant challenge.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Decentralized Local Government Administration
Decentralized administration in local government offers both benefits and challenges....