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Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) is sponsored by Restore America's Estuaries (in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Long Island Sound Partnership). The LISCIF supports projects addressing environmental issues in the Long Island Sound, focusing on clean waters, healthy watersheds, thriving habitats, abundant wildlife, sustainable and resilient communities, and informed and engaged public.
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Community Impact Fund - Long Island Sound Partnership Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund Grant Program to Assist Communities in the Sound The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) is a grant program formed by a partnership with Restore America’s Estuaries, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and the Long Island Sound Partnership.
The purpose of LISCIF is to provide technical and financial assistance to environmentally distressed communities, to address environmental health impacts and to improve the quality and accessibility of the Long Island Sound. Technical assistance will be provided through LISCIF regardless of submitting a proposal.
2026 Long Island Sound COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND Awardees Fifteen awardees from various organizations, Tribal Nations, institutions, and municipalities have been selected to receive a 2026 Community Impact Fund grant. Restore America’s Estuaries is also excited to announce the next round for Request for Applications (RFA) on September 1, 2026, for another $1,200,000.
For more information about the program and upcoming RFA webinars visit Restore America’s Estuaries LISCIF page . Alignment with Long Island Sound CCMP The third round of LISCIF will award competitive funding up to $1,200,000 to projects in the Long Island Sound watershed within the New York and Connecticut portions of the watershed.
The outcomes of project proposals must meet Implementation Actions of the Long Island Sound Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CCMP). The CCMP consists of the following themes: Clean Waters and Healthy Watersheds Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife Sustainable and Resilient Communities Informed and Engaged Pubic Eligible projects and activities will be community driven and address challenges/risks faced by communities.
What Projects are Eligible for Funding Projects that result in quantifiable pollutant prevention or reduction. Restoring habitat within the Important Coastal Habitat Types targeted by lisp. Projects that foster a diverse balance and abundant populations of fish, birds, and wildlife.
Public engagement, knowledge and stewardship. Projects that enhance community resilience and sustainability. Planning and design that sets–the-stage for implementation of water quality projects, eligible habitat restoration projects and resilience projects.
Community-based science projects. Data management and integration projects. Other similar activities that the applicant proposes, and EPA approves consistent with section 119 of the Clean Water Act.
Stay up to date on LISCIF announcements, including when the first round of requests for proposals will be announced. Join the LISCIF email list (or click the button below) Check the LISCIF web page for updates on the Restore America’s Estuaries website. Watch LISCIF webinars, trainings, and workshops here .
If you have specific questions about the Fund, please contact the Program Director, Shahela Begum . 2025 Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund Grant Slate A fact sheet is also available with descriptions of the projects that were awarded grants in 2025 for the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund.
Grantmaking Through the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund LIS Partnership conducted a year-long assessment p ublished in 2024, indicating the needs, priorities, and challenges communities face within the Long Island Sound region. Findings from this assessment helped to shape the Community Impact Fund. Hear from program director Shahela Begum about grantmaking for local groups and the future of the LISCIF program.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Various organizations, Tribal Nations, institutions, and municipalities within the geographic scope of the Long Island Sound estuary. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,200,000 (total for 2026 round). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) are due September 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) is funded by Restore America's Estuaries (in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Long Island Sound Partnership). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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