American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)

Learn about grants, tax incentives, loans and reimbursement opportunities available to Bay State communities, businesses, and residents interested in making Environment-related investments, including:
Clean Water Act (604b) Competitve Grant Program
Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Diesel Emissions Reduction
Leaking Underground Storage Tanks
Brownfields
Superfund Hazardous Waste Cleanup
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Community Septic Management Program

This program provides funding to communities to develop inspection plans or local septic management plans.
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Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant Program

This program awards grants to municipalities and public water systems to purchase land near water sources and establish conservation restrictions to protect drinking water supplies. Applications for the FY2010 funding round are due September 11, 2009.
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Section 319 Nonpoint Source Competitive Grants Program

This grant program funds projects that address the prevention, control, and abatement of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. A 40% match is required from the grantee. Requests for Proposals are generally issued in Spring.
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Section 604b Grant Program Water Quality Management Planning

This grant program funds projects for water quality assessment and management planning. Eligible entities include: regional planning agencies, councils of governments, conservation districts, counties, cities and towns, and other substate public planning agencies and interstate agencies. No local match is required. Requests for Proposals are generally issued in mid-October.
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State Revolving Loan Funds

The State Revolving Loan Funds (SRF) oversee construction project financing for wastewater treatment projects and drinking water infrastructure projects, including their development, construction, payment, inspection, and closeout.
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Title 5/Septic Systems: Financial Assistance Opportunities for System Owners

Assistance available for repair, replacement, or upgrade of failing septic systems.
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Water Conservation Grant Program

The Water Conservation Grant Program awards funds to municipalities and public water systems to encourage and enhance local drinking water conservation efforts. Pre-RFR meetings are generally held in Spring.
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