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Description

MassDEP is pleased to announce the receipt of an additional $753,606 dollars for the 604(b) competitive grant program.

As with previous 604(b) grant program funds received, the Department will focus the ARRA funds towards watershed or subwatershed based point and nonpoint source assessment-type grant projects leading to the:

  • determination of the nature, extent and causes of water quality problems,
  • assessment of impacts and determination of effluent limitations necessary to meet water quality standards,
  • green infrastructure projects that manage wet weather to maintain or restore natural hydrology; and 4) development of implementation plans that will address water quality impairments.

Eligibility Criteria 

Competitive grants will be made to municipalities, regional planning agencies, and conservation districts  to support watershed and sub-watershed nonpoint source planning and assessment activities statewide. 

Resources

Federal Guidelines (PDF)

Massachusetts Procurement Access 
&  Solicitation System (Comm-Pass)

Important Dates

4/3/09:  DEP issues an RFR to Regional Public Comprehensive Planning Organizations (RPCPO).  The RFR is posted on:  www.comm-pass.com.
4/22/09 EPA awards MA $1,343,900 in 604(b) funds.
5/15/09:  Responses to the RFR are due to MassDEP.
10/21/09 The Patrick-Murray Administration Awards $750,266 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Grants to Assess Water Quality

Contacts

Kerry Bowie
Kerry.Bowie@state.ma.us
617-556-1008

 

 

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