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Working Waterfront Resiliency Grant Program is sponsored by Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), Maine Department of Transportation (DOT), and Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (GOPIF). This program provides funding to owners of critical working waterfront infrastructure to rebuild wharves and piers damaged by storms, with the intent of improving their resilience to climate change impacts.
It's specifically for infrastructure important to Maine's commercial fishing and aquaculture industries.
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Working Waterfront Resiliency Grant Program | Department of Marine Resources Working Waterfront Resiliency Grant Program The Department of Marine Resources (DMR), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (GOPIF) are seeking applications for the Working Waterfront Resiliency Grant Program , to direct funding to the owners of critical working waterfront infrastructure that provides significant and compelling community benefits.
These funds are available for the purpose of rebuilding wharves and piers of importance to Maine’s commercial fishing and aquaculture industries that were damaged in the winter 2024 storms, with the intent of improving their resilience to the impacts of climate change. More information and a downloadable application can be found below.
Application for Funds - Please note that this application requires Microsoft Word Working Waterfront Resiliency Requirement Guidelines for Construction Frequently Asked Questions Municipal Partnership ( This is a communication that was sent by the Maine Department of Transportation to municipalities to explain the role of municipalities as project sponsors in this Program) Program Announcement from Governor Mills
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Owners of critical working waterfront infrastructure that provides significant and compelling community benefits, specifically for rebuilding wharves and piers of importance to Maine's commercial fishing and aquaculture industries. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Working Waterfront Resiliency Grant Program is funded by Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), Maine Department of Transportation (DOT), and Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (GOPIF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maine. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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