EPOC Environmental Grant Program

The Environmental Professionals Organization of Connecticut (EPOC) Environmental Grant Program offers funding to support local environmental projects led by nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Connecticut. This grant initiative is designed to advance environmental protection and education through community engagement, restoration, monitoring, and youth development projects. The 2026 grant cycle is currently accepting applications through April 15, 2026. EPOC is a Connecticut-based organization focused on supporting environmental professionals and promoting environmental stewardship through advocacy, education, and technical initiatives. The grant program reflects EPOC’s commitment to improving environmental conditions across the state, particularly through grassroots and community-led efforts. It prioritizes projects that offer measurable benefits to the local environment and foster long-term sustainability. Eligible applicants include organizations with 501(c)(3) status under the IRS code and municipalities. Municipal applicants must submit an IRS “government information letter” as part of their documentation. The program emphasizes inclusivity by welcoming community-based groups, advocacy groups, and organizations focused on environmental education. Rejected applicants may reapply in subsequent grant cycles, making this a recurring funding opportunity. Funding is typically awarded to projects such as watershed clean-ups, streamside buffer restorations, biodiversity enhancement, reforestation, monitoring of environmental conditions, hazardous waste collection, and youth education or workforce development related to the environmental field. Proposals must include specific, measurable goals and expected environmental outcomes. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is required for all awards, outlining the use of funds and project deliverables. Grant recipients must submit a final report detailing project impacts and financial accounting. Applications must be submitted online using the designated form. Applicants may include additional supporting documents to strengthen their submission. The EPOC Grant Committee evaluates all applications based on the anticipated environmental benefit and the proposal's alignment with program goals. Projects should be confined to Connecticut and should present clear environmental value to local communities. For questions or assistance, applicants can contact Seth Molofsky, Executive Director of EPOC, via email at [email protected] or by phone at (860) 537-0337. The application portal and further details are available through EPOC’s official website. This program is recurring annually, and applicants not awarded in the current cycle are encouraged to consider future cycles.