$10 Million in Funding Available for Infrastructure Issues

Eagle Times Staff
BERLIN, VT — Gov. Phil Scott and the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) announced recently that approximately $10 million in funding is available to help manufactured housing communities in Vermont address water infrastructure issues. This is the second round of funding allocated by the state using American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding.

Communities are invited to apply by Oct. 17.

“This historic funding will help ensure residents in these communities have access to functional and resilient drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and drainage systems,” said Gov. Scott. “Investing in water infrastructure is a high priority for my team, and this funding will go a long way and help our communities.”

Examples of eligible activities include assessing communities’ water infrastructure needs, designing and permitting projects to address these necessities, connecting to municipal water or wastewater, retrofitting stormwater practices, installing drinking water or wastewater projects and more.

“Helping these communities improve their water infrastructure is an integral step in ensuring all Vermonters have access to safe and affordable drinking water and reliable wastewater disposal,” said Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Neil Kamman.

Eligible communities can be cooperatively/resident owned, nonprofit entities, or privately owned. ANR anticipates that applicants will be notified of second round awards by Jan. 31, 2024. Awardees must complete projects by the end of September 2026.

For those with accessibility needs, ANR has dedicated staff members who can help fill out the application over the phone at no cost.

ANR has already distributed $12.6 million in first-round funding to 36 manufactured housing communities. This funding will benefit 3,975 residents, including 1,100 seniors and 830 children.

To apply, visit vermontbusinessregistry.com.