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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>To Potential Applicants to the U.S. EPA's SNEP program:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Buzzards Bay NEP has put together a fact sheet to help guide applicants for the U.S. EPA's 2016 Southeast New England Program for Coastal Watershed Restoration (EPA-R1-SNEP-2016).<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'>The deadline for initial proposals (brief pre-proposals) is January 22.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Buzzards Bay NEP can also provide guidance in the development of proposals, and in a limited number of cases, provide sustained participation and support in new initiatives. If you are seeking such technical assistance, please complete the attached form and email it to <a href="mailto:Sarah.Williams@state.ma.us">Sarah.Williams@state.ma.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Even if you are not seeking assistance from the Buzzards Bay NEP, you may find it a useful exercise to complete the top half of the form to help you formulate a clear application.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sarah Williams<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#404040'>Sarah B. Williams | Regional Planner | Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#404040'>2870 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham, MA 02538<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#404040'>(V) 508-291-3625 ext 13 | (F) 508-291-3628 | <a href="mailto:Sarah.Williams@state.ma.us">Sarah.Williams@state.ma.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>