Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Materials Management Infrastructure Grant Program

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce the availability of solid waste infrastructure grant funding for Connecticut municipalities and regions through the Materials Management Infrastructure (MMI) Grant program, pursuant to Public Act No. 23-205, § 13(c)(7). The Public Act authorized $15 million in total. DEEP expects to award this grant funding over two (2) grant rounds, the size and scope of which are yet to be determined but will be influenced by the number, type, and amount of funding requests received in the first grant round.

Informational Webinar - September 16, 2024

 DEEP Slide Presentation

Application Submission

There is no specified application form. Application details are located in section 3 of the RFA. Applications should be submitted to DEEP.MMCAPlanning@ct.gov

Associated Documents and Websites

Final Notice of Application

Questions and Answers (DEEP will continue accepting questions until November 15, 2024)

Questions and Answers Addendum

Municipal and Regional Grants and Technical Assistance (ct.gov) 

Application Deadline

December 6, 2024 

Point of Contact 

DEEP.MMCAPlanning@ct.gov