Other (non-DEP grant or loan programs information)

Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection (Second Edition). EPA publication.

Conservation Technology Support Program (CTSP)

Conservation and environmental non-profit organizations seeking to use computer mapping technology can apply for Conservation Technology Support Program (CTSP) grants of computers, software and training. Approximately 50 grant packages are available, using computers and printers donated by Hewlett Packard Company, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) and Clark Labs. Other vendors may also provide equipment and software. Land trusts, watershed organizations, groups working to save plant and animal habitats, environmental justice and urban open space groups, Indian Tribes, sustainable development groups, and many other types of groups are all of interest to CTSP.

Interested groups should obtain application guidelines at http://www.ctsp.org. To be considered, an organization must be U.S.-based and have 501c3 tax exempt status (no others allowed), however Indian Tribes are also eligible. International groups with U.S. 501c3 sponsors may be eligible and should refer to the CTSP guidelines on the web site. For 2002 grants, check on or after Oct. 1, 2001.

MDOT Seeks Surface Water Protection Projects

Information about MDOT projects.

Nutrient management loans (FAME)

Nutrient Management Loans are now available through FAME. These loans have an effective interest rate of 4% the first year and 3% each year thereafter for up to 20 years. The loans may be used for building storage and handling facilities for manure and milk room wastes, including equipment that is used solely for this purpose. More information may be obtained by contacting the Department of Agriculture Nutrient Management Coordinator at 287-1132, or Scott Bursey at FAME at 623-3263 (email: info@famemaine.com).

EPA Targeted Watersheds Grant Program

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is sending this Invitation for Pre-Proposals to watershed management practitioners in Maine.

August 15, 2006, EPA announced the Targeted Watersheds Grants Program 2006 & 2007 to encourage successful community-based approaches to protect and restore the nation's waters. Up to $16 million will be available nation-wide for projects. EPA anticipates that typical grant awards for the selected watersheds will range from $600,000 to $900,000. DEP is inviting pre-proposals for consideration. The due date for pre-proposals to be sent to DEP is September 18, 2006.