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. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Connecticut is eager to help other champions of environmental justice advance our common cause. Toward that end, we’ve organized links to a variety of both State and Federal funding sources on the pages linked below.

Find State (CT) Grant Funding Opportunities
Explore this list of active funding opportunities administered by DEEP across a variety of topics, including air, energy, forestry, sustainable materials management, and more.

Find Federal (EPA) Grant Funding Opportunities
Every year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awards more than $4 billion in funding for grants and other assistance agreements. From small non-profit organizations to state governments, organizations of all sizes can apply for grants to help their communities safeguard their natural resources and protect their environment. Learn more about these federal grant opportunities here.

Ways to Connect

  • For environmental justice administrative inquiries, please contact Edith Pestana (Program Administrator) at (860) 424-3044 or edith.pestana@ct.gov.
  • For community and education coordination inquiries, please contact Doris Johnson (Outreach & Education Coordinator) at (860) 424-3053 or doris.johnson@ct.gov.