Development and Stormwater Incentives

A stormwater incentive program is a tool for communities to encourage developers, homeowners, businesses, etc. to incorporate stormwater best practices into new developments or redevelopments in order to meet runoff or pollutant reduction goals.

Environmental Justice Small Grants

Environmental Justice Small Grants

The EPA provides funding to community-based organizations through Environmental Justice Small Grants to support and empower communities working on solutions to local environmental and public health issues.

Public-Private Partnership

Public-Private Partnership

A Public-Private Partnership allows businesses to fund public projects that help them meet their social or environmental goals to ensure a future that is financially sustainable.

Tax Increment Financing

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a local economic development tool that leverages new property taxes generated by public projects in a specified district. A TIF’s purpose is to fund public infrastructure or facilities to stimulate economic development.

Watershed Improvement District

A Watershed Improvement District is a special taxing district, governed by an appointed board of trustees, that implements projects that protect the watershed and prevent flood damage.