Urban Act Grants (Municipal Grant Program - MGP)
Urban Act Grants fund capital projects to improve public safety, emergency management, and telecommunications infrastructure in Connecticut's distressed urban neighborhoods.
Funder: Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: State bond-funded; amount varies by project. Only capital projects are eligible.
Summary: Supports capital projects for public safety, emergency management, and telecommunications to revitalize distressed urban communities in Connecticut.
Key Information: Funds may only be used for capital improvements or acquisitions; programmatic or recurring costs are not eligible.
Description
Urban Act Grants, administered through the Municipal Grant Program (MGP) by the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), provide state bond-funded grants to support severely distressed municipalities and urban communities in Connecticut. The primary goal is to alleviate excessively deteriorated neighborhoods and revitalize areas experiencing population out-migration. Funding is strictly designated for capital projects related to public safety, emergency management, and telecommunications, aiming to enhance the safety and resilience of urban areas most in need.
