00A01200

DESCRIPTION:THE NEW ENGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE CENTER (NEEFC) SEEKS FUNDS FROM SNEP TO CONTINUE THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK (NETWORK) IN THE SNEP REGION. NEEFC IS THE AWARDEE IN THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE NETWORK GRANT (SE-00A00655) THAT STARTED IN 2019. NEEFC SEEKS TO CONTINUE THE NETWORK AND EXPAND UPON ITS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CAPACITY TO COMMUNITIES IN THE SNEP REGION.ACTIVITIES:NEEFC WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER A PRE-APPROVED CONSULTANT POOL THAT WILL ENABLE TO NETWORK TO OFFER THEIR SERVICES WITHOUT HAVING TO GO THROUGH A PROCUREMENT PROCESS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE SLOW TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DOWN. NEEFC IS ALSO PLANNING TO ADD A NEW ON DEMAND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE WHERE COMMUNITIES CAN RECEIVE 1-1 DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM NEEFC OR PARTNERS ON DESIGNATED TOPICS FREE OF CHARGE FOR 1-HOUR PERIODS TO HELP THEM IN THOSE SPECIFIC TOPICS. NEEFC IS PLANNING ON CALLING THIS ITS 'OFFICE HOURS' AND IS DESIGNING IT TO HELP LOCAL OFFICIALS CONNECT WITH THE BEST FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS TO SUIT THEIR NEEDS AS WELL AS ANY OTHER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED IN THE SNEP REGION.SUBRECIPIENT:WHILE NEEFC IS LOCATED IN MAINE, THE PRIMARY WORK WILL OCCUR THROUGH SUBAWARDS IN RHODE ISLAND, CAPE COD, AND SOUTHERN MA. NEEFC WILL GIVE SUBAWARDS TO LOCAL PARTNERS TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITIES IN THE SNEP REGION TO COMPLETE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS. WORK COULD INCLUDE PLANNING, MONITORING, AND WORKSHOPS AMONG OTHER THINGS ALL RELATED TO WATER QUALITY ISSUE IN THE REGION. OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THIS PROJECT INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED ASSISTANCE THROUGH TRAINING, CONSULTATION, AND OTHER SERVICES TO HELP MUNICIPALITIES, TRIBES AND OTHER COMMUNITIES BETTER ASSESS AND ADDRESS CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NEEDS, BUILD THEIR CAPACITY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SUCCESSFUL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS ON THEIR OWN., AND ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY OFFERING ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES, TRIBES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION MAKING, PROJECT DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND WATERSHED RESTORATION PLANNING.
THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT INCLUDE MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND RESIDENTS, MUNICIPALITIES, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

University Of Maine System

6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.1 - ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE 2 - TAKE DECISIVE ACTION TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS 2.2 - EMBED ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS INTO EPA’S PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND ACTIVITIES 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 4 - ENSURE CLEAN AND HEALTHY AIR FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 4.1 - IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND REDUCE LOCALIZED POLLUTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS 1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE 7 - ENSURE SAFETY OF CHEMICALS FOR PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT 7.2 - PROMOTE POLLUTION PREVENTION 4 - ENSURE CLEAN AND HEALTHY AIR FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 4.1 - IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND REDUCE LOCALIZED POLLUTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.1 - ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE 2 - TAKE DECISIVE ACTION TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS 2.1 - PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE FEDERAL, TRIBAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS 1 - PILLAR 1: CLEAN AIR, LAND, AND WATER FOR EVERY AMERICAN 1.1 - TBD 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.2 - PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS

66.129 - Geographic Programs - Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program

EPA Region 1: Boston [EPA - RO]

Bristol, Massachusetts United States

County-Wide

SNEP Technical Assistance Network Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2029 (EPA-R1-SNEP-2024-NETWORK)

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 72% from $3,500,000 to $6,018,006.