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<span style="color:#222222">The Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program is seeking proposals for the <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbuzzardsbay.org%2Four-program%2Ffunding%2F&data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C9ca19cda01bc408b36a508dadf7d8ce0%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638068027607597714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XW7UH7I1ntQMsJv9UjLaGa6LMmsXQQJSUssCrbvCL1o%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://buzzardsbay.org/our-program/funding/" shash="emvTtcY06RB1yZrC7Vj7pwGpnrLS+p6Wu9viRXDsEWutVK8JYlLvZ+XR3B1nESePuBciEYg5Vc0QnPlfkLN2sAhp+IGht7y/vPRRIb3kkdTDvR+tjgsR6Ck2aVv+S0CTK9LCgGKGOaXVg2WQzkRVwJ8PskFt2Mj+lXMLrABgdZ0="><span style="color:#0071BC;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">FY23 Buzzards Bay Watershed Infrastructure
and CCMP Grant Support Program</span></a>, with $769,339 in federal funding available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, also known as the <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.epa.gov%2Finfrastructure&data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C9ca19cda01bc408b36a508dadf7d8ce0%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638068027607753957%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=maLrVwxH2KdGHIecyvJjPSKgOMFOBwL1q6rtreUoyC4%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure" shash="zLskLRgeQutXh5TLmGOdu0VCL7+m+rug8L+3AY291CZp+YDdFXpGKSR1TwSAAqXTM/NnWTCo0xTZqofx7NFS+KGlZvmBrq0WNUk+U64phNqMomHC8GTTBGvypqsJeMZFEMMzG9JAC3B0xzPvwElK0qBWNkA6LVguSttW31xA4W0="><span style="color:#0071BC;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law</span></a> (BIL). Eligible projects must implement a recommendation in the Buzzards Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) and be principally located within the Buzzards Bay Watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Eligible projects include:</span></b><span style="color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">Feasibility and design of stormwater facilities to treat discharges to impaired surface waters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">Construction of stormwater facilities to treat discharges affecting surface waters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">Support for tasks to achieve Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) compliance (other than required routine maintenance).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">Feasibility studies and conceptual plans to enhance nitrogen removal from municipal wastewater treatment facilities using innovative or unconventional approaches.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">Restoration of wetlands, habitat, and migratory fish passage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">Construction of a boat pump-out facility in a municipality or harbor when none exists.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">Creation of online reporting systems for tracking of operation, maintenance, and monitoring of innovative and alternative septic systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">Projects that, through direct action, mitigate or restore coastal waters, coastal resources, freshwaters, or freshwater resources impaired by pollutant loading.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">Land, open space, or habitat preservation, acquisition, or protection.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222">Other activities in support of the CCMP and compatible with BIL funding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#222222">This solicitation is open to municipalities within the Buzzards Bay Watershed, including Fall River, Westport, Dartmouth, New Bedford, Acushnet, Fairhaven, Rochester, Mattapoisett, Marion, Wareham, Middleborough, Carver, Plymouth,
Bourne, Falmouth, and Gosnold. However, all projects must be located within the Buzzards Bay watershed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#222222">Municipalities that contain one or more Environmental Justice (EJ) Population (as defined in the Request for Proposals), and Title 1 schools in the Buzzards Bay watershed are strongly encouraged to apply under this grant opportunity
provided they meet the eligibility criteria and allowable funding categories. Projects that meet EJ or climate goals will receive additional consideration. Visit our <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbuzzardsbay.org%2Four-program%2Ffunding%2Fnep-ej-and-disadvantaged-target-areas%2F&data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C9ca19cda01bc408b36a508dadf7d8ce0%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638068027607753957%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jq5zNBbRZ3PPODLo8Drbg700XjvJwkkXnkjSg5eKbu8%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://buzzardsbay.org/our-program/funding/nep-ej-and-disadvantaged-target-areas/" shash="j7b13pypk7I4OI73FS9/CjuEnjsbA4wwczAErZWZqo0fX20jGfEHZDjnk5dtZqKkTFV5wh6x11NvI8ePpAFzNLhyKrSoorvlnrzvvdAjbIdg1oN+Vi7X3VKaH8sRZjyJ90/1giy9NtEJ54iaqCQlpJf+NDCL3cj8IC3g6X6yCTI="><span style="color:#0071BC;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">NEP
disadvantaged communities map</span></a> to see target areas that support our Equity Plan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#222222">Eligible municipalities may submit any number of applications but may only receive a maximum of two grant awards not to exceed $400,000. No single grant award may exceed $375,000. There is no match required.
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<span style="color:#222222">For details and required forms, visit the <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commbuys.com%2Fbso%2Fexternal%2FbidDetail.sdo%3FdocId%3DBD-23-1042-CZM-ENV40-82476&data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C9ca19cda01bc408b36a508dadf7d8ce0%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638068027607753957%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BON3uyLvmIRhaGG7jglNHq2jFPDun89oYJJuzRxBgiM%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=BD-23-1042-CZM-ENV40-82476" shash="JmurtyZiLf1XtAxfwKX1y8zFkRtPV6Nns51pBlt5YhjYANmo4HqWtzqFkXAN++Q+0u2A15+N2mHBsyiP/6VyfEHDWaYFPztkgKFY4j1NOM0eAZPfQKGh6enr+yAb+639PVeelefwtxx3/KG230wsU5l4l2d8voQRsi23PF4e+NY="><span style="color:#0071BC;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">COMMBUYS website</span></a>.
Proposals are due by <b>February 1, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#7F7F7F">Sarah B. Williams | Regional Planner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#7F7F7F">Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#7F7F7F">81-B County Road, Suite E | Mattapoisett, MA 02739<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#7F7F7F">Direct Line: (774) 377-6002 |
<a href="mailto:Sarah.Williams@mass.gov"><span style="color:#7F7F7F">Sarah.Williams@mass.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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