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Federal and State of Connecticut Superfund information
Trees for Communities Grant Program
Inflation Reduction Act funding to increase equitable access to trees in disadvantaged communities.
DEEP To Celebrate Arbor Day in Communities Across Connecticut
(HARTFORD) — The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is celebrating Arbor Day April 25th with communities across Connecticut and invites you to join us at any one of the many events planned around the state. Many municipalities celebrate Arbor Day as part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City Program. This national program recognizes cities across the United States for their dedication to growing, protecting, and maintaining urban and community forests. Connecticut boasts 24 Tree Cities, 4 Tree Campuses, and 4 Tree City Growth Awards this year. This list includes the Town of Fairfield and City of Stamford, which are tied for first place as the longest-standing Tree Cities in the state at 37 years.
Learn about a variety of hunting topics and gain new skills in advanced hunter education workshops.
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) once again will offer an online reservation system for parking at Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield. Parking passes for holidays and weekends may be purchased up to 14 days prior to arrival to help improve the experience for visitors and reduce traffic congestion near the park.
DEEP Announces Recipients of Annual Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant
(HARTFORD) — Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that thirty-eight local volunteer fire departments are receiving a Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant (VFC Grant), which will improve firefighting capabilities by supporting training and equipment purchases. These funds are provided through a federal program that supports fire departments in towns with a population of less than 10,000 people.
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DEEP Requests Proposals for Recreational Trails Grants
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is now accepting proposals for the State’s Recreational Trails Grant Program. The grants awarded will be funded by a potential allocation of state bond funds in fiscal year 2026, authorized by CGS 23-103, as amended by PA 25-174, and may be limited by the actual amount allocated. An informational webinar will be offered October 16, and applications will be accepted through December 18, 2025.
DEEP Announces $750,000 in Brownfield Remediation Grants
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is pleased to announce the release of $750,000 in grants under Round 2 of DEEP’s Brownfield Grant Program to support the assessment and remediation of contaminated properties in four municipalities across Connecticut, consisting of approximately 27 acres of land. Funding is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) State and Tribal Response Program.
Subgrantee Documents for Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program
Classification of Land as Forest Land
Learn about the process of enrolling your land in Public Act 490, a forest land classification for property tax purposes.