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Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). The STEAP program provides funding to Connecticut municipalities that do not have access to other State programs due to their population size. It is a competitive grant program intended to facilitate capital improvement projects that enhance local economies.
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Small Town Economic Assistance Program - STEAP Small Town Economic Assistance Program - STEAP Are you sure you want to log out of your account? If you do want to logout, please click Logout. Small Town Economic Assistance Program - STEAP Preserving the historical integrity and beauty of our small towns is vital to our economy and quality of life.
The Small Town Economic Assistance Program ( CGS Section 4-66g ) funds economic development, community conservation and quality-of-life capital projects for localities that are ineligible to receive Urban Action ( CGS Section 4-66c ) bonds. This program is managed by the Office of Policy and Management and grants are administered by various state agencies.
Municipalities will be notified when the application process is open for the intake of new applications. Only those applications submitted by eligible Connecticut municipalities which conform to application guidelines will be accepted. Entities other than eligible Connecticut municipalities are not entitled to apply for STEAP grants.
THERE IS NOT A CURRENT STEAP ROUND OPEN. MUNICIPALITIES WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED.
2025 STEAP Program Guidelines 2023 STEAP Program Guidelines 2022 STEAP Program Guidelines 2020 STEAP Program Guidelines STEAP Past Award Listing - STEAP 2005 to 2025 Municipalities are reminded that any announcement or notification of an award does not constitute a contract, and as such the municipality should not incur any STEAP grant funded expenditures until it has a fully executed contract/agreement with the agency assigned to administer its award.
Expenditures incurred before the start date or after the end date of the fully executed contract/agreement will not be eligible for reimbursement. STEAP Eligibilty and Opt-in Provision STEAP Eligibility Listing Approved Opted-In Municipality List STEAP Contact Information Administering Agency Contact Information Program contact: Martin. Heft@ct.
gov or 860. 418. 6355 Office of Policy and Management
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Connecticut municipalities that do not have access to other State programs due to the size of their resident population. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) is funded by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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