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Funding Energy Efficiency and Land Conservation
Projects
Mark ToussaintGrants Manager
NH Office of Energy and Planning
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USDA Rural Development
• Community Facilities Loan/Grant Programs
• For development of essential community facilities in rural areas and towns of up to 20,000 in population
• Not specific to energy projects• Ex: Inn at Deerfield received grant to
purchase efficient heating system.• www.rurdev.usda.gov/vt
or www.grants.gov
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Department of Energy GrantsDOE issues solicitations throughout the
fiscal year depending on available funds, program priorities, etc. Example areas of interest include wind, solar, biomass, and energy efficiency.
OEP can serve as applicant where required and pass funds through to partners.
www.grants.gov or www.energy.gov
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Electric and Gas Utility Programs
• Programs for municipalities offered by electric and gas providers.
• Smart Start programs allow municipalities to install energy saving measures with no up-front costs.
• www.nhsaves.com
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NH DES Biodiesel Grants
• Designed to introduce new customers to biodiesel/bio-heat use
• Available to municipalities, businesses, institutions
• Offered annually• Successes: Cranmore, City of Keene• www.granitestatecleancities.org/
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Land and Community Heritage Investment Program
• Matching grants to NH communities, non-profits
• $18.3 million since 2000 (200,000 acres conserved with 129 awards)
• Submissions accepted twice per year• www.lchip.org
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DES Water Supply Land Conservation Grant Program
• 25% matching grants to municipal water suppliers for purchase of land or conservation easements critical to water quality.
• Must be currently unprotected • Low-interest loan program to cover
match if needed.• $1 million this year (application deadline
passed)• Call Holly Green at 271-3114
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Land and Water Conservation Fund
• 50/50 matching federal grant • Protection of conservation areas and
development of outdoor recreation facilities
• State and municipalities eligible to apply• $20,000 ceiling this year• Application Intent Form due October 22,
2007.• www.nhstateparks.org
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Forest Legacy Program
• Supports state efforts to protect environmentally sensitive forest lands
• Focus is on acquiring partial interest in privately held lands (conservation easements).
• Covers 75% of project costs• DRED Div. of Forests and Lands, 271-
3456
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Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program
• Provides matching funds to help purchase development rights.
• Goal is to keep farm and ranchland in agricultural uses
• $48 million in FY07 (closed)• Applications in spring timeframe• US Natural Resources Conservation
Service, 868-7581
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Grassland Reserve Program
• Protects, restores, preserves grasslands.• Several options available: permanent
easement, 30-year easement, rental agreements, restoration agreements.
• Typically requires 40 contiguous acres.• Contact Natural Resources Conservation
Service at 868-7581.
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
• Several programs aimed at preserving and restoring wildlife habitat through land protection projects.
• Eligibility, award ceilings, etc. vary by program.
• http://www.nfwf.org
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Housing and Conservation Planning Program
• $400,000 over next two years• Available only to municipalities• Helps applicants develop and
implement town-wide Growth and Development strategies
• More info: Jennifer Czysz, Office of Energy and Planning, 271-2155
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Thank you
Mark ToussaintGrants ManagerNH Office of Energy and Planning57 Regional DriveConcord, NH 03301