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SRC Training
In Spring 2026 the SRC team hosted regional funding workshops in both New York and Connecticut.
3rd Annual SRC Funding Workshop – Connecticut
2026 Connecticut SRC Funding Workshop. Credit: Deb Visco Abibou
The Long Island Sound Partnership and Connecticut Sea Grant Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC) team hosted the 3rd Annual Connecticut SRC Funding Workshop on March 31, 2026 at Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT. The workshop brought together those interested in planning and implementing sustainability and resilience-focused projects in their communities with organizations providing technical and financial support for such activities. Attendees heard from program officers representing 26 local, state, and Long Island Sound opportunities and were able to learn about ways to improve their funding applications and engage in roundtable discussions to explore projects ideas. The workshop also featured a panel discussion where successful awardees (Town of Groton, City of Norwalk, and Southwest Conservation District) shared their funding strategies and experiences.
SRC Training
In Spring 2026 the SRC team hosted regional funding workshops in both New York and Connecticut.
3rd Annual SRC Funding Workshop – Connecticut
2026 Connecticut SRC Funding Workshop. Credit: Deb Visco Abibou
The Long Island Sound Partnership and Connecticut Sea Grant Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC) team hosted the 3rd Annual Connecticut SRC Funding Workshop on March 31, 2026 at Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT. The workshop brought together those interested in planning and implementing sustainability and resilience-focused projects in their communities with organizations providing technical and financial support for such activities. Attendees heard from program officers representing 26 local, state, and Long Island Sound opportunities and were able to learn about ways to improve their funding applications and engage in roundtable discussions to explore projects ideas. The workshop also featured a panel discussion where successful awardees (Town of Groton, City of Norwalk, and Southwest Conservation District) shared their funding strategies and experiences.
SRC Events
3rd Annual SRC Regional Funding Workshop: Connecticut
Please join the Long Island Sound Partnership and the CT Sea Grant Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC) team at the 3rd Annual SRC Funding Workshop for Connecticut! The event is free and lunch will be provided.
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm (lunch will be provided)
Location: Gateway Community College – Curran Community Room (N100), 20 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
Registration will be required by March 26th
Attendees will hear from program officers representing various local, state, and regional funding organizations and be able to engage in discussions with funders to explore project ideas and ways to improve funding applications. Attendees will also hear from a panel of successful awardees about their experiences and strategies. The workshop is intended for municipal officials and staff, nonprofits, community organizations, and other interested groups in the Long Island Sound region.
Draft Agenda:
- Lightning Talk Presentations from Funders – local, state, federal, and Long Island Sound-focused funding opportunities
- Lunch (provided)
- Successful Awardees Panel – Hear from communities that have been successful in applying to these grant opportunities
- Roundtable Discussions – Participants encouraged to interact with funders and panelists
Featured Funding Opportunities:
- Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
- Congressionally Directed Spending
- CT Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Team (CTBILT) & CT Fed Funds Team
- CT DECD Community Investment Fund
- CT DECD Office of Brownfield Remediation & Development
- CT DEEP CERCLA 128(a) Brownfield Grant Program
- CT DEEP Climate Resilience Fund
- CT DEEP Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program
- CT DEEP Recreational Trails
- CT DEEP Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grants
- CT DEEP Urban Green & Community Gardens Grant Program
- CT Federal Funding Planning Team
- CT Land Conservation Council
- Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund
- Long Island Sound Futures Fund
- Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund
- New England Environmental Finance Center
- UConn Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB)
Email lisresilience@gmail.com with questions.
SRC Events
3rd Annual SRC Regional Funding Workshop: Connecticut
Please join the Long Island Sound Partnership and the CT Sea Grant Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC) team at the 3rd Annual SRC Funding Workshop for Connecticut! The event is free and lunch will be provided.
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm (lunch will be provided)
Location: Gateway Community College – Curran Community Room (N100), 20 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
Registration will be required by March 26th
Attendees will hear from program officers representing various local, state, and regional funding organizations and be able to engage in discussions with funders to explore project ideas and ways to improve funding applications. Attendees will also hear from a panel of successful awardees about their experiences and strategies. The workshop is intended for municipal officials and staff, nonprofits, community organizations, and other interested groups in the Long Island Sound region.
Draft Agenda:
- Lightning Talk Presentations from Funders – local, state, federal, and Long Island Sound-focused funding opportunities
- Lunch (provided)
- Successful Awardees Panel – Hear from communities that have been successful in applying to these grant opportunities
- Roundtable Discussions – Participants encouraged to interact with funders and panelists
Featured Funding Opportunities:
- Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
- Congressionally Directed Spending
- CT Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Team (CTBILT) & CT Fed Funds Team
- CT DECD Community Investment Fund
- CT DECD Office of Brownfield Remediation & Development
- CT DEEP CERCLA 128(a) Brownfield Grant Program
- CT DEEP Climate Resilience Fund
- CT DEEP Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program
- CT DEEP Recreational Trails
- CT DEEP Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grants
- CT DEEP Urban Green & Community Gardens Grant Program
- CT Federal Funding Planning Team
- CT Land Conservation Council
- Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund
- Long Island Sound Futures Fund
- Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund
- New England Environmental Finance Center
- UConn Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB)
Email lisresilience@gmail.com with questions.
SRC Events
3rd Annual SRC Regional Funding Workshop: Long Island
Please join the Long Island Sound Partnership and NY Sea Grant Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC) team at the 3rd Annual Long Island Funding Workshop! The event is free and lunch will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (lunch will be provided)
Location: Hyatt Regency Long Island (1717 Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY)
Registration is required
Attendees will hear from program officers representing various local, state, and Long Island Sound funding organizations and be able to engage in discussions with funders to explore project ideas and ways to improve funding applications. Attendees will also hear from a panel of successful awardees about their experiences and strategies. The workshop is intended for municipal officials and staff, nonprofits, community organizations, and other interested parties.
View the Draft Agenda for the list of featured funding opportunities!
Email lisresilience@gmail.com with questions.
SRC Events
3rd Annual SRC Regional Funding Workshop: Long Island
Please join the Long Island Sound Partnership and NY Sea Grant Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC) team at the 3rd Annual Long Island Funding Workshop! The event is free and lunch will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM (lunch will be provided)
Location: Hyatt Regency Long Island (1717 Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY)
Registration is required
Attendees will hear from program officers representing various local, state, and Long Island Sound funding organizations and be able to engage in discussions with funders to explore project ideas and ways to improve funding applications. Attendees will also hear from a panel of successful awardees about their experiences and strategies. The workshop is intended for municipal officials and staff, nonprofits, community organizations, and other interested parties.
View the Draft Agenda for the list of featured funding opportunities!
Email lisresilience@gmail.com with questions.