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 Small Communities Grant Program 

The Small Community Grant Program is a water pollution control program that may provide financial and technical assistance in solving wastewater disposal problems in unsewered areas. Only problems which are directly or indirectly discharging sewage to a water body of the state, or are causing a public health problem, are eligible for grant assistance.

Grants for 25 to 100% of the replacement costs of a year round residence, 25% to 50% of a business, and 25% to 50% of a seasonal or second home are available for qualifying systems. Property owners benefiting from the grants must have a taxable income of $40,000 or less, although technical assistance is available to anyone.

The maximum project size which can be funded in a single year is $100,000. The goal of the small community grant program is to improve water quality, protect public health, and open shellfishing areas which are affected by wastewater discharges.

MaineDEP issues Small Community Grant Program for 2010. In anticipation of voter approval of the June 2010 Bond Issue, Maine DEP has issued the invitation to municipalities to apply for septic system replacement grant funds through the Small Community Grant Program. Click Here for program requirements, frequently asked questions and the application form. Deadline for applying is May 30, 2010.

Small Community Grant Program Handbook (includes application forms)

Small Community Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions

WCCOG staff assist municipalities and the DEP in administering the program by providing technical support to municipalities and conducting field inspections for eligibility.

For more information, contact Judy East at 454-0465.

WCCOG is a municipal membership organization that delivers a wide range of customized planning, advisory
and resources development services to help communities build the future of Washington County, Maine.

Calais Office
Washington County Council of Gov'ts
PO Box 631, Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-0465 Fax: (207) 454-2568
Toll free (888) 287-3006

Machias Office
Washington County Council of Gov'ts
PO Box 617, Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-0983 Fax: (207) 255-4987