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ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS - Construction ProjectsDescription: Provides funds are for US Army Corps of Engineers construction projects.Funding Mechanism: Selected projects will be geographically distributed across the United States and across Corps programs to provide the nation with inland and coastal navigation, environmental, flood risk management, hydropower, recreation, and more. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of Eligible Entities:
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BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTSAPPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED Description: Provides funds for assessment and clean up of old industrial and commercial sites for remediation under section 104(k) of CERCLA.Funding Mechanism: Eligible applicants are limited to entities with active revolving loan funds. In Wisconsin, that is the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the City of Milwaukee. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of Eligible Entities:
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
Public Housing Authorities
Schools or School Districts
State Government
Tribal Government
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BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTSAPPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED Description: Provides funding to eligible governmental entities and non-profit organizations to provide environmental job training projects that will promote job creation and economic development by facilitating the assessment, remediation, or preparation of brownfields sites. Eligible applicants must identify and propose to serve a community that currently receives, or has received, financial assistance (federal, state, or tribal) for brownfields assessment, revolving loan fund, cleanup, site-specific work carried out by state or tribal response programs, and/or targeted brownfields assessments performed directly by EPA.Funding Mechanism: Competitive grants. Funding announcement EPA-ARRA--OSWER-OBLR-JT for job training grants is available at http://www.grants.gov for more information. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of Eligible Entities:
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
State Government
Tribal Government
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CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUNDAPPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED Description: Provides funding for low-interest rate loans to municipalities for wastewater construction projects.Funding Mechanism: Funds allocated to state through a formula, projects selected through a competitive process. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of
Eligible Entities:
Local Government
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CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND - Water Quality Management Planning GrantsDescription: Assist with the development and implementation of area-wide water quality management planning activities.Funding Mechanism: Funding equals 1% of Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund Allotment. Of the $1,070,200 allocation, $642,120 (60%) is being used for water quality planning projects that are being initiated by DNR's Bureau of Watershed Management, whereas $428,080 (40%) is being passed through to local organizations and agencies to conduct local water quality planning projects. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of
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State Government
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COASTAL HABITAT RESTORATION GRANTSAPPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED Description: Provides funding through NOAA's Office of Habitat Conservation for coastal habitat restoration projects (including Great Lakes projects) that will result in significant ecological gains, fuel the economy, and that are ready for implementation. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to restoring degraded habitats, green infrastructure to protect coastal communities, and adaptation to climate change.Funding Mechanism: Funding will be provided through grants or cooperative agreements. No matching funds are required. Potential grantees are strongly encouraged to submit their applications through http://www.grants.gov. The federal funding opportunity number is: NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2009-2001709. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of Eligible Entities:
Businesses
Individuals
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
State Government
Tribal Government
Universities
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) - State and Small Cities ProgramDescription: Provides continuing community development block grant funding for community and economic development projects, including housing.Funding Mechanism: Block grant formula to Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Commerce awards funds competitively to local governments. State Agency: Commerce, Department of
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Local Government
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DIESEL EMMISSION REDUCTION - National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance ProgramAPPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. Description: Provides funding for grants and financing programs to reduce diesel emissions.Funding Mechanism: Competitive grants. Funding announcements EPA-ARRA-OAR-OTAQ-09-04 and EPA-ARRA-OAR-OTAQ-09-05. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of Eligible Entities:
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
State Government
Tribal Government
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DIESEL EMMISSION REDUCTION - National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance ProgramAPPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. Description: Provides funding to reduce emissions from existing diesel engines through a variety of strategies, including but not limited to: add-on emission control retrofit technologies; idle reduction technologies; cleaner fuel use; engine repowers; engine upgrades; and/or vehicle or equipment replacement; and the creation of innovative finance programs to fund diesel emissions reduction projects. Under this grant program, funding is restricted to the use of EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) verified and certified diesel emission reduction technologies.Funding Mechanism: Competitive grants to states. Commerce submitted application for funding April 28, 2009. State Agency: Commerce, Department of Eligible Entities:
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
Tribal Government
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DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUNDAPPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED Description: Provides funding for municipal drinking water construction projects. A portion of the funding is set aside for green infrastructure, water conservation, and energy efficiency projects.Funding Mechanism: Funding distributed through low-interest loans and grants for water utility infrastructure. A portion of the funds are set aside for tribal grants to be administered by the EPA. Application deadline was April 30, 2009. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of
Eligible Entities:
Local Government
State Government
Tribal Government
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FOREST SERVICE WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT - State and Private ForestryDescription: Provides funds for state fire assistance, hazardous fuels projects, volunteer fire assistance, cooperative forest health projects, city forest enhancements and wood-to-energy grants on state and private lands.State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of
Eligible Entities:
Businesses
Individuals
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
Schools or School Districts
State Government
Tribal Government
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HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT - Partners for Fish and WildlifeAPPLICATIONS DUE TO US FISH AND WILDLIFE SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing the availability of funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for habitat restoration through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act authorizes the Secretary of Interior to provide technical and financial assistance through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program to private landowners interested in restoring, enhancing, and managing fish and wildlife habitats on their own lands.Funding Mechanism: If you are interested in requesting assistance for a potential project under the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program you must contact your local coordinator for information about funding and technical assistance availability. A listing of coordinators by state is available at http://www.fws.gov/partners/. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of Eligible Entities:
Individuals
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
State Government
Technical Colleges
Tribal Government
Universities
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HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT - Coastal GrantsAPPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 Description: Provides funding for habitat restoration through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Coastal Program. These funds are available for projects that address high priority wetland, upland, or riparian habitats in selected geographic areas. Projects must provide direct benefits to Federal Trust species (i.e., migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, inter-jurisdictional fish, certain marine mammals, and species of international concern.Funding Mechanism: If you are interested in requesting assistance for a potential habitat restoration project you must contact your local Coastal Program coordinator for information about funding and technical assistance availability. A listing of all Coastal Program coordinators is available at: http://www.fws.gov/coastal. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of Eligible Entities:
Businesses
Individuals
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
Schools or School Districts
State Government
Technical Colleges
Tribal Government
Universities
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HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT - Fish PassageAPPLICATIONS DUE TO US FISH & WILDLIFE SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 Description: These Recovery Act funds are available for habitat restoration projects that address high priority aquatic habitats. Projects must provide direct benefits to Federal Trust species (i.e., migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, inter-jurisdictional fish, certain marine mammals, and species of international concern).Funding Mechanism: It is a goal of the program to secure at least 50 percent of project costs from non-Service sources, but this goal applies regionally as a whole, and does not have to be achieved on a project-by-project basis. If you are interested in requesting assistance for a potential project under the National Fish Passage Program you must contact your Regional Coordinator for information about funding and technical assistance availability. A listing of Regional Fish Passage Coordinators is available at http://www.fws.gov/fisheries/fwco/fishpassage/contacts.html State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of Eligible Entities:
Individuals
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
Other
State Government
Technical Colleges
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HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT - National Fish Habitat Action PlanAPPLICATIONS DUE TO US FISH & WILDLIFE SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 Description: These Recovery Act funds are available for habitat restoration projects that address high priority aquatic habitats. Projects must provide direct benefits to Federal Trust species (i.e., migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, inter-jurisdictional fish, certain marine mammals, and species of international concern).Funding Mechanism: It is a goal of the program to secure at least 50 percent of project costs from non-Service sources, but this goal applies regionally as a whole, and does not have to be achieved on a project-by-project basis. If you are interested in requesting assistance for a potential project under the National Fish Habitat Action Plan you must contact your Regional Coordinator for information about funding and technical assistance availability. A listing of Regional National Fish Habitat Action Plan Coordinators is available at http://www.fws.gov/fisheries/fwco/nfhap/ State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of Eligible Entities:
Individuals
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
Other
State Government
Technical Colleges
Tribal Government
Universities
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HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT - Environmental InternshipsAPPLICATIONS DUE TO US FISH & WILDLIFE BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 Description: Through on-site activities located at a variety of field stations, including wildlife refuges, fish hatcheries, and ecological services offices, individuals or groups will be introduced to natural resource careers through “hands-on” work with, and training by, natural resource professionals employed by the USFWS. The goal is to help develop a new generation of enthused and effective conservationists and ecologists.Funding Mechanism: The USFWS hereby invites submission of proposals from all potential sources willing and able to cooperatively administer a program for identifying and recruiting individuals or groups for assignments at various USFWS stations. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of |
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LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS - DNRDescription: Provides funding for clean-up activities related to high risk leaking underground storage tanks. Funds can also be used for assessments, per EPA Reg. 5.Funding Mechanism: Formula allocation to Wisconsin DNR by EPA. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of
Eligible Entities:
Businesses
Local Government
State Government
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LEAKING UNDERGROUND TANK STORAGE - CommerceDescription: Provides funding for clean-up activities related to low and medium risk leaking underground storage tanks. Funds can also be used for assessments, per EPA Reg. 5.Funding Mechanism: Competitive allocation to state by EPA. State Agency: Commerce, Department of
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Businesses
Local Government
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NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION - Operations, Research and Facilities - Habitat RestorationDescription: provides funding for NOAA operations, research, and facilities to address a backlog of research, restoration, navigation, conservation and management activities.Funding Mechanism: Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Maximum award is $20 million and minumum award is $500,000. Applications are due April 6, 2009. State Agency: Administration, Department of Eligible Entities:
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
Other
State Government
Tribal Government
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REPAIR ICE AGE TRAILDescription: The maintenance work to be accomplished on three segments of the Ice Age NST is a continuation of the long-term stewardship of the trail by the volunteers of the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation. The purpose is to repair and replace trail structures (bridges, boardwalks) that have deteriorated and become unsafe, and to provide a quality experience to those who use the trail.Funding Mechanism: The Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation staff and volunteers are uniquely qualified to do this work. Volunteer support and cost-sharing are involved in the work to be accomplished. The Foundation staff and volunteers have important technical expertise in trail and trail structures design and construction. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of
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SUPERFUND - Superfund Remedial ProgramDescription: Provides funding and coordination for cleanup of hazardous waste sites where the responsible party cannot be found or is unable to payFunding Mechanism: Funding for projects would be provided through state-federal cooperative agreement. State Agency: Natural Resources, Department of Eligible Entities:
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
Other
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TRIBAL WATER PROJECTS - Water Intake and Treatment FacilitiesDescription: Provides funding for Water Intake and Treatment FacilitiesFunding Mechanism: Funding distributed by the US Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation. State Agency: Administration, Department of Eligible Entities:
Tribal Government
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USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE - Watershed and Flood PreventionAPPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. Description: Provides funding for Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations, including expenses to purchase and restore floodplain easements. NRCS may purchase easements on floodplain lands that meet program criteria. Purchases are based upon established priorities. The easement provides NRCS with the authority to restore and enhance the floodplain's functions and values. Landowners retain several rights to the property, including quiet enjoyment, the right to control public access, and the right to undeveloped recreational use such as hunting and fishing.Funding Mechanism: Funds allocated to the Wisconsin NRCS through a formula. Purchase of floodplain easements may not exceed $30 million per state. Announcement USDA-NRCS-NHQ-09-03. State Agency: Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Dept. of Eligible Entities:
Businesses
Individuals
Local Government
State Government
Tribal Government
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USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE - Watershed Rehabilitation ProgramDescription: Provides funding for the Watershed Rehabilitation Program. The program provides cost sharing for rehabilitating watershed dams that were funded under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program.Funding Mechanism: USDA allocates funds to states following a national ranking of submitted projects. Priority will be given to projects that are ready to be constructed and those that have the greatest risk of potential loss of life if the dam were to fail. State Agency: Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Dept. of Eligible Entities:
Businesses
Individuals
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
Other
State Government
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USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT - Water and Waste DisposalDescription: Provides funding for direct loans and grants to improve rural community water, sewer and waste water, and solid waste disposal programs.Funding Mechanism: Formula allocation for the state. The service area must be under 10,000 in population. Grants may be available if the median household income at or below $46,632 if needed to reduce annual costs of the system similar to what comparable communities are paying. Recovery funds for this program have not been released by yet by USDA. That should occur soon. If you have not submitted projects for this program and have not yet done so you should contact WI Rural Development. There are non recovery funds available. Contact the Wisconsin Rural Development office for details. Wisconsin rural development will receive a state allocation of the national total. Check with the state Rural Development office for details by email RD.BCP.SO@wi.usda.gov. State Agency: Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Dept. of
Eligible Entities:
Local Government
Non-Profit Organizations
Tribal Government
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