Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant - Request for Applications

The Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (MARC) is seeking proposals for the Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant (EDDIBG) program. Eligible entities are invited to apply for project development, preliminary engineering design, final engineering design, and/or implementation of clean water projects throughout Vermont. The goal of the program is to protect high-quality waters, maintain or improve water quality, restore degraded or stressed waters, create resilient watersheds and communities, and support the public's use and enjoyment of the State's waters. MARC has approximately $900,000 available to support eligible clean water activities. • The program aims to achieve at least one of the five statutorily-defined goals of the Enhancement grant program. • Eligible projects must be non-regulatory and must achieve at least one of the five statutorily-defined goals. • Applications are due on May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM. • The program is open to eligible entities, including those that can demonstrate experience in project development, engineering design, and implementation of clean water projects. • The commission has about $900,000 available to support eligible clean water activities.