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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">The Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program is seeking proposals for the
</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbuzzardsbay.org%2Four-program%2Ffunding%2F&data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C25106f30e7974ac528af08db813fb6b2%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638245882912849276%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RxxlkWEY9G2zf1brhKwDXOvOBlTyNAMQRbkWiTTdxxM%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://buzzardsbay.org/our-program/funding/" shash="NVYdjl6tpZL9XaJu6YpPqDInKQ1ESHl/Nq4ARY9fTIBv5OtuoOFnV4uoN5DRiuUWYkDB3RqrOozvXRXve//xApJOQuKKtHlcLr4EFNz1uM8CKsicYX2MkOqFA1XGBFUAVYYkMGUf38cItglDz+D1O/CyZPIsZ/mdX9aHXGaeJ2c="><span style="color:#0563C1">FY24 Buzzards Bay Watershed Infrastructure and CCMP Grant Support Program</span></a><span style="color:#222222"> – Round 2, with $737,131
in federal funding available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, also known as the
</span><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.epa.gov%2Finfrastructure&data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C25106f30e7974ac528af08db813fb6b2%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638245882912849276%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OdcE%2B%2F1wp6V%2FqGbuPFvXMY9KiipfXRqEkboL%2BQJpRO8%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure" shash="X0uoZxfZ/LRj8RN7IQd5t8oOap6StME4Y5aAYW1x8MsTTIi0Tz8DqHA7LnuO1rHPjjkNkFTJawKU2KQFJSpQ1D/TVJTPq3EuIRz/CJ7HVsly103VbPHuVditvlydy2j2kaw1yLjdCfTIv3VOLDJBBVQfX+LZNTDrUTx/hgPuYYA="><span style="color:#0563C1">Bipartisan Infrastructure Law</span></a><span style="color:#222222"> (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.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">Eligible projects include:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;layout-grid-mode:char">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Feasibility and design of stormwater facilities to treat discharges to impaired surface waters.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;layout-grid-mode:char">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Construction of stormwater facilities to treat discharges affecting surface waters.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;layout-grid-mode:char">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Support for tasks to achieve Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) compliance (other than required routine maintenance).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;layout-grid-mode:char">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Feasibility studies and conceptual plans to enhance nitrogen removal from municipal wastewater treatment facilities using innovative or unconventional approaches.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;layout-grid-mode:char">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Restoration of wetlands, habitat, and migratory fish passage.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;layout-grid-mode:char">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Construction of a boat pump-out facility in a municipality or harbor when none exists.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;layout-grid-mode:char">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Creation of online reporting systems for tracking of operation, maintenance, and monitoring of innovative and alternative septic systems.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;layout-grid-mode:char">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">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></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;layout-grid-mode:char">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Land, open space, or habitat preservation, acquisition, or protection.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;layout-grid-mode:char">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Other activities in support of the CCMP and compatible with BIL funding.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">Eligible Applicants</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">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
</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><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%7C25106f30e7974ac528af08db813fb6b2%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638245882912849276%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ItNjtBHzATa2g0gnPPlNi9Wfg1YkKKpCam1u2gyiyXw%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://buzzardsbay.org/our-program/funding/nep-ej-and-disadvantaged-target-areas/" shash="Szd/3J1dK8iPW5av1vePu2qeNKDLBYLP3l85cLKmVLiCc3Oup/EUE1xqaYe5QNVZXmrzNE8SPKZNmuCGZB22fmI8acgH/v4W367duHzKH3LEAn1jHm4ijT9ZSx1Z66A0l2dVfXy+8VyQLllePmrZW7XrFSIz9M9X+gkMWjnSzPw="><span style="color:#0563C1">NEP disadvantaged communities map</span></a><span style="color:#222222"> to see target areas that
support our Equity Plan.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">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. Additional details and required forms are posted on the
</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commbuys.com%2Fbso%2Fexternal%2FbidDetail.sdo%3FdocId%3DBD-24-1042-CZM-ENV40-89903%26external%3Dtrue%26parentUrl%3Dclose&data=05%7C01%7Csemco%40whoi.edu%7C25106f30e7974ac528af08db813fb6b2%7Cd44c5cc6d18c46cc8abd4fdf5b6e5944%7C0%7C0%7C638245882912849276%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0%2BO9UGXUNPPKtkFgcE7vjWIrEWkM%2FTUIUv4%2FDqO0aZ8%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=BD-24-1042-CZM-ENV40-89903&external=true&parentUrl=close" shash="F24an0VhDdX7Vprxvl1ZDznOWlSj2n5BIwSE6yqH6D1Y07H2WrV3gO82ugb7/K4FEsdC5PIn+1Tw/xJ1y/3b16CYJ7lEKWmESvfPm8s+vEhNpgn5XO5y9p4dkMq00pLsCFZ2saXSw9BNGGPgMOnS2UJWNbfmrABFeht9E5qYfDY="><span style="color:#0563C1">COMMBUYS website</span></a><span style="color:#222222">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">Application Process</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:#222222;mso-ligatures:none">Proposals are due by
<b>August 1, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.</b> Please note that <b><u>only electronic submissions</u></b> will be accepted.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#7F7F7F;mso-ligatures:none">Sarah B. Williams | Regional Planner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#7F7F7F;mso-ligatures:none">Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#7F7F7F;mso-ligatures:none">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;mso-ligatures:none">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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