Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (LINAP) - Special Announcement

Long Island Sound Study Futures Fund 2021 Request for Proposals

The Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF) is seeking proposals to protect and restore the health of the Long Island Sound and associated habitats. Approximately $5 million is available for grants in the categories of implementation, design/planning, community science/water quality monitoring, and education & public participation. Proposals are due by May 27, 2021.

Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local government, municipal government, Indian tribes, and educational institutions.

Proposals should address the strategies and Implementation Actions in the four themes of the 2020-2024 Long Island Sound Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP). Those themes are:

• Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds
• Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
• Sustainable and Resilient Communities
• Sound Science and Inclusive Management

Projects must be within the Long Island Sound watershed boundary.

For more information on the RFP, including project metrics, proposal evaluation, match requirements, and project period, visit the LISFF 2021 RFP webpage. A webinar, FAQ, and staff contacts are also available on the webpage to help navigate the RFP.

The LISFF program is managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Long Island Sound Study (LISS), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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