Municipal Grant-In Aid Grants (Municipal Grant Program - MGP)
Connecticut's Municipal Grant-In Aid Grants fund capital projects for public safety, emergency management, or telecommunications in towns not eligible for Urban Act or STEAP.
Funder: Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: State bond-funded grants; award size and total pool vary by cycle and project, for capital projects only.
Summary: Provides capital funding to Connecticut municipalities ineligible for Urban Act or STEAP, supporting public safety, emergency management, or telecommunications projects.
Key Information: For towns not eligible for Urban Act or STEAP; funds may only be used for capital projects.
Description
The Municipal Grant-In Aid Grants program is designed to provide Connecticut towns that do not qualify for the Urban Act Grants Program or the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) with access to capital funding. These grants are administered through the Municipal Grant Program (MGP), with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) acting as the administrative agency when relevant. Funding is issued by the State Bond Commission and must be used exclusively for capital projects that enhance public safety, emergency management, or telecommunications at the municipal level. The program ensures that otherwise ineligible municipalities have a pathway to secure funding for essential infrastructure improvements.
