Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) (Connecticut)

 
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    CFDA#

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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    State of Connecticut

    Summary

    The Small Town Economic Assistance Program funds economic development, community conservation and quality of life projects for localities that are ineligible to receive Urban Action bonds. Two or more qualifying municipalities may submit a single application for an eligible capital project. This program is managed by the Office of Policy and Management and grants are administered by appropriate state agencies. 
     
    STEAP funds are issued by the State Bond Commission and may only be used for capital projects. A project is considered to be a capital project if it is new construction, expansion, renovation or replacement for an existing facility or facilities. Project costs can include the cost of land, engineering, architectural planning, and contract services needed to complete the project. Projects should be consistent with local and State plans of Conservation and Development. 
     
    Projects eligible for STEAP funds include:
    • Economic development projects such as (a) constructing or rehabilitating commercial, industrial, or mixed-use structures and (b) constructing, reconstructing, or repairing roads, access ways, and other site improvements; 
    • Recreation and solid waste disposal projects; 
    • Social service-related projects, including day care centers, elderly centers, domestic violence and emergency homeless shelters, multi-purpose human resource centers, and food distribution facilities; 
    • Housing projects; 
    • Pilot historic preservation and redevelopment programs that leverage private funds; and 
    • Other kinds of regional development projects involving economic and community development, transportation, environmental protection, public safety, children and families and social service programs.
    For FY 2017, priority will be given to applications for projects that benefit two or more eligible municipalities. Each applicant municipality should submit an individual application for the eligible project. Applications should indicate how benefiting municipalities plan to split project costs.
     

    History of Funding

    Since 2011, small towns across Connecticut have received approximately $230 million in funds under the program. Grantees from 2005 to present can be seen at https://data.ct.gov/Government/Small-Town-Economic-Assistance-Program-STEAP-Maste/chzq-5cez.

    Additional Information

    Expenditures that cannot be funded by STEAP Grant funds:
    • Programmatic expenditures or recurring budget expenditures are not eligible for STEAP or any other state bond program.  However, some projects, while generally capital in nature, should not be funded with State bond money for various public policy reasons including but not limited to administrative improvements.
    • The following expenditures are not eligible for reimbursement in construction, acquisition or development projects:  ceremonial or entertainment expenses; publicity; bonus payments; reserves; charges in excess of the lowest responsible bid where competitive bidding is required unless prior approval is obtained; deficits or overdrafts; interest charged; any judgment for damages arising from the project; fines and penalties; municipal salaries or employee expenses.
    • Project components not allowable for STEAP fund payment:  Furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E).  FF&E includes movable furniture, fixtures or other equipment that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities.  Examples of FF&E include desks, chairs, computers, electronic equipment, tables, bookcases and partitions.
    • Goods and/or services purchased and/or provided before the contract start date, or after the contract end date will not be funded without advance written approval of the administering agency.
    • STEAP funds cannot be used to represent the required match” portion for another state grant.

    Contacts

    Martin Heft

    Martin Heft

    ,
    860-418-6355
     

  • Eligibility Details

    STEAP eligible towns can be seen at https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/OPM/Budget/Steap/_2020-STEAP-Guidelines-REV-08132020.pdf

    Deadline Details

    Applications were to be submitted by April 17, 2017 . A similar deadline is anticipated, annually. Applications must be submitted electronically at [email protected].

    Award Details

    Approximately $11,000,000 was available in funds in 2020. Awards have been up to $500,000. Award amounts vary based on size of scope of projects. There is no cost matching/sharing required.

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