US EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Assistance
Request For Proposals to potential contractors to create and submit a funding application for 2026 EPA Community Wide Assessment funding
Proposals are due by December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm and the full RFP can be found here
Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) seeks a request for proposals for a Vermont-licensed professional forestry consultant(s) to identify and assess forest roads/skid trails in specific municipally-owned forests using the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreations’ (FPR) Private Forest Road and Trail Erosion Inventory (RTEI) mobile app tool.
The final deliverables shall include a table of identified forest road and skid trail segments in need of erosion control practices and detailed recommendations for improving forest road and skid trail conditions utilizing Acceptable Management Practice (AMP) standards. The table shall be prioritized by need and cost-effectiveness to improve water quality by reducing phosphorus loading.
CWSP Application Cover Letter- Otter Creek Basin
The ACRPC, in its role as the Clean Water Service (CWSP) Provider for Basin 3, the Otter Creek, Lewis Creek, and Little Otter Creek watersheds, is issuing a request for proposals for projects that improve water quality in Basin 3. Any proposed projects must be consistent with the Clean Water Initiative Program (CWIP) Funding Policy. Applicants must consult with DEC staff on potential project impacts on natural resources, like wetlands or river corridors and to give DEC 30 days to review project impacts. Projects must be in keeping with the vision set forth by Act 76, the Clean Water Service Delivery Act, and policies and guidance set forth by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to implement the Act.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with quarterly review of proposals.
For more information contact Mike Winslow at mwinslow@acrpc.org 802-578-9999
Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) seeks a request for proposals for a Vermont-licensed professional forestry consultant(s) to identify and assess forest roads/skid trails in specific municipally-owned forests using the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreations’ (FPR) Private Forest Road and Trail Erosion Inventory (RTEI) mobile app tool.
The final deliverables shall include a table of identified forest road and skid trail segments in need of erosion control practices and detailed recommendations for improving forest road and skid trail conditions utilizing Acceptable Management Practice (AMP) standards. The table shall be prioritized by need and cost-effectiveness to improve water quality by reducing phosphorus loading.
CWSP Application Cover Letter- Otter Creek Basin
The ACRPC, in its role as the Clean Water Service (CWSP) Provider for Basin 3, the Otter Creek, Lewis Creek, and Little Otter Creek watersheds, is issuing a request for proposals for projects that improve water quality in Basin 3. Any proposed projects must be consistent with the Clean Water Initiative Program (CWIP) Funding Policy. Applicants must consult with DEC staff on potential project impacts on natural resources, like wetlands or river corridors and to give DEC 30 days to review project impacts. Projects must be in keeping with the vision set forth by Act 76, the Clean Water Service Delivery Act, and policies and guidance set forth by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to implement the Act.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with quarterly review of proposals.
For more information contact Mike Winslow at mwinslow@acrpc.org 802-578-9999
Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) seeks a request for proposals for a Vermont-licensed professional forestry consultant(s) to identify and assess forest roads/skid trails in specific municipally-owned forests using the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreations’ (FPR) Private Forest Road and Trail Erosion Inventory (RTEI) mobile app tool.
The final deliverables shall include a table of identified forest road and skid trail segments in need of erosion control practices and detailed recommendations for improving forest road and skid trail conditions utilizing Acceptable Management Practice (AMP) standards. The table shall be prioritized by need and cost-effectiveness to improve water quality by reducing phosphorus loading.
CWSP Application Cover Letter- Otter Creek Basin
The ACRPC, in its role as the Clean Water Service (CWSP) Provider for Basin 3, the Otter Creek, Lewis Creek, and Little Otter Creek watersheds, is issuing a request for proposals for projects that improve water quality in Basin 3. Any proposed projects must be consistent with the Clean Water Initiative Program (CWIP) Funding Policy. Applicants must consult with DEC staff on potential project impacts on natural resources, like wetlands or river corridors and to give DEC 30 days to review project impacts. Projects must be in keeping with the vision set forth by Act 76, the Clean Water Service Delivery Act, and policies and guidance set forth by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to implement the Act.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with quarterly review of proposals.
For more information contact Mike Winslow at mwinslow@acrpc.org 802-578-9999
ACRPC is administering a 2022 Environmental Conservation (DEC) Project Development Block Grant to subgrant up to $34,000 to develop water quality improvement projects. Funds should be used for getting landowners, municipalities and other partners “on board” with projects to improve water quality and to move those projects towards design and implementation. All project work, invoicing and reporting must be complete by July 1, 2024.
Grant description and application instructions
Activities covered by this grant include (but are not limited to):
– reviewing and prioritizing water quality projects listed in sources like stormwater master plans or tactical basin plans;
– contacting landowners to assess interest and feasibility;
– reviewing permitting concerns;
– meeting with towns;
– working with partners and/or online tools to estimate phosphorus reduction potential
– developing basic concept drawings
If you have questions, please contact Hannah Andrew at handrew@acrpc.org
The Municipal Planning Grant (MPG) program encourages and supports planning and revitalization for local municipalities in Vermont. The MPG program works to strengthen Vermont by funding local planning initiatives that support statewide planning goals.
Operated in partnership with the VT Historical Society and the VT Museum and Gallery Alliance. Grants to improve facilities used by the public for cultural events and activities.
Grants to municipalities that are Certified Local Governments through the VT Division for Historic Preservation for resource identification/planning, National Register nominations, downtown planning, public education, archaeological and building feasibility studies.
