Capital Strategic Solutions News
EPA Seeking Public Comment about New Meaningful Involvement Policy
This policy updates the EPA’s 2003 Public Involvement Policy. On November 16, 2023, EPA announced the release of the draft policy, “Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA’s Meaningful Involvement Policy,” for a 60-day public comment period.
FY23 Emergency Management Performance Grant Due December 29
There are five cost categories, with the most useful to towns being for either equipment or training, which will improve the department’s readiness to prepare for hazards. This is a reimbursement grant which requires a dollar-for-dollar match.
A Year of Exceptional Growth and Gratitude – Thank You from Capital Strategic Solutions
As we look back on the year, we are filled with pride and gratitude. Our collective efforts have led to significant milestones and growth, and we are enthusiastic about the future.
2023 A Year of Collaboration, Growth, and Community Impact
2023 presented us with a myriad of opportunities and challenges, and we are impressed by the...
Building Support for Your School District Budget: Insights From Retired School Superintendent and Business Manager Edward Gotgart
With the advent of electronic communications and the proliferation of sources for all kinds of information, school districts must invest time and energy into their own communication strategies and information sharing to ensure strong community support for their budget.
Capital Strategic Solutions Completes Initial Grant Assistance for Town of Burrillville, Rhode Island
Capital Strategic Solutions assisted the Town in shaping its grant objective to build a community center that will offer residents of all ages and abilities the opportunity to socialize, receive support services, obtain wellness checks, enjoy educational and recreational opportunities while simultaneously unifying residents and fostering a sense of community.
EPA Proposes Strengthening Lead and Copper Rule Requiring Water Systems to Remove 100% of Lead Pipes within Ten Years
The proposed action significantly advances removal of every lead service line in America through the Get the Lead Out Program, including investing $15 billion through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead service lines, providing technical assistance to communities, and supporting the development of a national inventory of lead service lines.
MBI Gap Networks Grant Program First-Round Deadline Approaching
First-round applications are due for the Massachusetts Broadband Institute’s $145 million Gap...
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Applications Due January 8
The priorities for the program are to incentivize natural hazard risk reduction activities that mitigate risk to public infrastructure and disadvantaged communities; mitigate risk to one or more community lifelines; enhance climate resilience and adaptation; and enforcement of the latest published editions of building codes.
MA MVP Action Grant Expressions of Interest Due December 15th
Because the full application requires much thought and detail in order to be competitive, towns are strongly urged to submit an expression of interest to obtain feedback that can help ensure their resulting application has a clear focus that addresses existing environmental, economic and social disparities in their community.