Over $2.3M available, divided by region

Connecticut Wetland In-Lieu Fee Program Grant

The Connecticut Wetland In-Lieu Fee (ILF) Program has accrued sufficient funds that are now available for the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of wetland and watercourse resources and associated upland buffers in the State of Connecticut. The National Audubon Society, Inc., through its state office, Audubon Connecticut, is the “sponsor” of Connecticut’s ILF program. The program allows permittees to pay a fee in lieu of taking on mitigation themselves. Instead, local organizations like land trusts, and other environmental nonprofits, are given the opportunity to apply for and receive grant funding for the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of wetland and watercourse resources and associated upland buffers in the State of Connecticut.

Additional Information:
Restoration and enhancement projects are strongly encouraged and will likely score and rank higher than preservation projects. For restoration and enhancement projects, consultation with qualified professionals is recommended. See the Request for Letters of Intent at the link for details.

Eligibility: Academic/Educational Institution, State Agency, Individual/Landowner, Nonprofit/501(c)3 Organization

Match Requirement: none