Capital Strategic Solutions News
Massachusetts Green Communities Competitive Grant Program Accepting Applications March 24
The Green Communities Competitive Grant Program offers valuable funding opportunities for Massachusetts municipalities registered as Green Communities.
Join Capital Strategic Solutions’ Next Coffee Talk: How and Why to Create a Successful Summer Internship Program February 24
We’ll discuss the benefits of attracting students to a career in local government and how to administer a successful summer internship program.
How Local Governments Can Attract and Retain Businesses
When new businesses move in, they don’t just bring storefronts or office buildings; they generate jobs, boost property values, and help balance the tax burden for residents.
FEMA Publishes Updated Public Assistance Guide to Enhance Disaster Recovery in Communities
The guide is an authoritative document for Public Assistance policies and was revised based on feedback from states, Tribal Nations, territories, nonprofits and the public.
Florida DEP To Host Webinar Introducing New Statewide Vulnerability Assessment and SLIP Report Tool
The webinar will include a live demonstration of the tool, which replaces the legacy SLIP tool, and provide step-by-step guidance about how to use it to complete a SLIP Report.
MassDEP Accepting Applications for FY2025 Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grants
Projects must focus on reducing waste generation and prolonging the lifespan of products via donation, rescue, reuse and/or repair in Massachusetts.
Preparing for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Communities must take actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risks associated with natural or man-made disasters
Start Planning for your Chapter 90 Allocation Now!
Now is the time for Massachusetts’ municipalities to turn their attention to preparing for Chapter 90 allocations for capital improvements on local public ways.
The Importance of Fire Safety Education in Building Safer Communities
Fire safety education is a cornerstone of protecting lives and fostering safer communities. Schools, senior centers, and community programs play pivotal roles in teaching individuals how to prevent fires and respond effectively during emergencies.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Announces Submission Period for Recreational Trails Program
The Submission cycle will run from Feb. 1, 2025 – Mar. 1, 2025. The RTP is a federally funded competitive grant program dedicated to the development and maintenance of recreational trails, trailheads, and trailside facilities.