DEEP Climate Resilience Fund
As of January 21, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is accepting proposals for the new Matching Funds for FEMA BRIC grant program, which is part of the DEEP Climate Resilience Fund. Up to $10 million in non-federal matching funds will be available to support communities applying for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program (FEMA BRIC). DEEP’s Matching Funds for FEMA BRIC is open to municipal governments, local public utilities, federally recognized Tribal nations, and other entities that are submitting FEMA BRIC applications. DEEP will award non-federal funds to cover between 25% and 75% of FEMA BRIC’s required match, dependent on project scope, location, and the applicant pool.
DEEP will review applications submitted under this RFP and award funds under a rapid timeline (see below) to align with the closing date for FEMA BRIC (April 18, 2024) and CT Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security’s (DEMHS) sub-applicant deadline (date TBD).
- Applications open: January 21, 2025
- Applications due: March 3, 2025
- DEEP notifies applicants: by March 14, 2025
- DEMHS state deadline for 2024 FEMA BRIC applications: TBD, likely March 18, 2025
- Fiscal Year 2024 FEMA BRIC application deadline: April 18, 2025
The funding announced through this Matching Funds for FEMA BRIC RFP can only be used to provide a portion of the non-federal cost share for applications to the FY 2024 FEMA BRIC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
For more information on how to apply, please see the Request for Proposals.
The application for Matching Funds for FEMA BRIC can be found here.
**Please note that the first office hours has been rescheduled from January 29 to Wednesday, February 5 at noon. Please see the Request for Proposals for office hour dates and registration links.**
In the fall of 2024, DEEP issued Request for Information to receive feedback on its proposed structure for a newly expanded Climate Resilience Fund.
DEEP held two public meetings to receive comments. Recordings and transcripts are available below.
- Meeting 1:
- View recording, including transcript and chat:https://ctdeep.zoom.us/rec/share/-BUvAq1fC664TDj5F1kI-AMyD0sZghJwc-mCvtyo4idxeOvji7-_59Oyb5OHKKmQ.XySRqZLCUHaydrSL
- View slides:10-24-24 Meeting Slides
- Meeting 2:
- View recording, including transcript and chat: https://ctdeep.zoom.us/rec/share/WYUrYtP_JPIfK8BescOsbJbOEo6E226f8-_XVB9a-aswFPjjTih9CwylGAdfhZo.nAx4NZQBMlNOJM3m
- View slides: 10-30-24 Meeting Slides
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The program, application materials, and webinar recordings developed for the 2022 Call for Applications are included below for informational purposes. Future calls for applications may have changes from the materials below.
2022 Call for Application Materials for Track 1: Planning:
- Application template (Note: includes a list at the end of all required documents)
- Budget template
- Budget justification
- Milestone chart template
2022 Call for Application Materials for Track 2: Project Development
- Application template (Note: includes a list at the end of all required documents)
- Budget template
- Budget justification
- Milestone chart template
- PERSISTS Framework
DEEP Climate Resilience Fund 2022 Call for Applications Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Other Resources
DEEP Climate Resilience Fund FAQs (updated 11/3/22)
2022 Call for Applications Webinars
Kick-Off Event and Program Overview – September 23, 2022: Zoom Recording | Slides
This webinar featured remarks from DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes, Governor’s Council on Climate Change members, and an overview of the DEEP Climate Resilience Fund by Office of Climate Planning staff.
Track 2: Project Development Details and Q&A – September 30, 2022: Zoom Recording | Slides
This webinar included an overview of the entire program and then took a deeper dive into Track 2: Project Development.
Track 1: Planning Details and Q&A – October 7, 2022: Zoom Recording | Slides
This webinar included an overview of the entire program and then took a deeper dive into Track 1: Planning.
Budget and Milestone Chart Details and Q&A – October 27, 2022: Zoom Recording |Slides
This webinar provided details on developing the budget and milestone chart components of applications.
Office Hours: During this one-hour period, prospective applicants could ask questions and discuss their applications. These sessions were recorded and posted here.
Friday, October 14, 2022 — 11am to 12pm: Zoom Recording
Thursday, October 27, 2022 — 11am to 12pm: Zoom Recording
Monday, November 7, 2022 — 10am to 11am: Zoom Recording
Monday, November 21, 2022 — 10am to 11am: Zoom Recording
Content last updated September 26, 2024