Deadline: 31-Mar-25
The Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP) invites proposals from Municipalities in the Piscataqua Region Watershed, Watershed groups and/or organizations partnering with municipalities in the Piscataqua Region Watershed for projects aimed at protecting their natural resources and water quality, as well as those preparing for and adapting to climate change.
These projects could involve:
- Achievement or significant progress toward achievement of one or more of the proposed actions for their community identified in the Piscataqua Region Environmental Planning Assessment (PREPA).
- Planning, regulatory, or outreach projects to protect natural resources and/or water quality.
- Projects related to climate vulnerability, adaptation, and/or preparedness.
Project Topics
- Project topics often include:
- Shoreland Protection: Safeguarding areas along shores and rivers.
- Freshwater Wetlands: Preserving wetlands that provide essential ecological benefits.
- Stormwater Management and Erosion Control: Managing rainwater and preventing soil erosion.
- Climate Adaptation & Resilience: Preparing for and adapting to climate changes.
- General Actions for the Watershed: Efforts to improve water quality, protect natural resources, and build climate resilience. For example, land conservation, increasing vegetative buffers, or adopting fertilizer regulations.
Funding Information
- A total of $100,000 is available for projects for 2025-2026.
- Amount: Between $5,000 and $25,000
- Projects should be 12 to 18 months in duration and are expected to begin on or before August 1, 2025, and conclude no later than December 18, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- The PREPA Grant Program provides funding opportunities to any of the 52 cities and towns in the Piscataqua Region Watershed in both Maine and New Hampshire, and watershed groups and organizations partnering with one or more municipalities. Watershed groups and organizations may submit more than one application if partnering with more than one municipality.
For more information, visit PREP.
