Resources for
sediment
Funding
: Sep 1 – Sep 30, 2026
up to $400K (municipalities) or $250K (private entities)
Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program (SHIPP) Round 6
Administered by the Connecticut Port Authority, the Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program (SHIPP) aims to strengthen the State’s maritime economy by improving safe access to Connecticut’s harbors and ports and by offsetting incremental costs associated with related regulatory requirements. Applications are open to municipalities and private entities with eligible maritime-related projects on navigable waterways that are contiguously connected to Long Island Sound.
Municipal applicants may seek funding for planning, construction, repair, and/or dredging activities. Private entities may apply for funding to offset dredging-related costs that exceed those associated with the best‑case, least‑cost placement option. Eligible expenses include sampling, testing, handling, transportation, placement, and related fees.
Funding
: Sep 1 – Sep 30, 2026
up to $400K (municipalities) or $250K (private entities)
Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program (SHIPP) Round 6
Administered by the Connecticut Port Authority, the Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program (SHIPP) aims to strengthen the State’s maritime economy by improving safe access to Connecticut’s harbors and ports and by offsetting incremental costs associated with related regulatory requirements. Applications are open to municipalities and private entities with eligible maritime-related projects on navigable waterways that are contiguously connected to Long Island Sound.
Funding
: Feb 3 – Mar 26, 2026
typically $150,000-350,000
DEEP Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grants
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting proposals for fiscal year 2025 Clean Water Section 319 grants. Section 319 of the Federal Clean Water Act (Section 319) is a Federal program to control nonpoint sources (NPS) of water pollution. Connecticut receives funds from EPA for Section 319 grants that can be passed onto communities, local conservation groups, and other organizations for NPS implementation projects, plans, and statewide NPS management efforts.
Priority projects for FY26 include: Watershed Based Plan Implementation Projects, Watershed Based Plan (WBP) Development, Natural Hazards, and Advancing the Connecticut NPS Management Program Plan.
Funding
: Feb 3 – Mar 26, 2026
typically $150,000-350,000
DEEP Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grants
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting proposals for fiscal year 2025 Clean Water Section 319 grants. Section 319 of the Federal Clean Water Act (Section 319) is a Federal program to control nonpoint sources (NPS) of water pollution. Connecticut receives funds from EPA for Section 319 grants that can be passed onto communities, local conservation groups, and other organizations for NPS implementation projects, plans, and statewide NPS management efforts.
typically $150,000-350,000
DEEP Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grants
Grants are awarded for projects that address Nonpoint Source impacts in surface waters including creation and implementation of approved Watershed Based Plans.
Priority projects for FY25 include: Environmental Justice and Environmental Equity, Adapting to Climate Change, Watershed Based Plan Implementation Projects, Watershed Based Plan Development
typically $150,000-350,000
DEEP Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grants
Grants are awarded for projects that address Nonpoint Source impacts in surface waters including creation and implementation of approved Watershed Based Plans.