Our Programs

NEEFC works with communities to advance water, climate, and sustainability projects. We provide tailored assistance to identify and secure funding and build lasting solutions.

Southeast New England Program Network

The Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Network provides training and assistance to municipalities, organizations, and tribes to advance stormwater and watershed management, ecological restoration, and climate financing in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. The Network brings together 16 local partner organizations who provide free training and assistance to advance climate related resilience goals and projects across the region.

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Case Study

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Aerial view of a river running through forest

Interesting Project

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Aerial view of a New England harbor and coastline

Case Study

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New England Water Infrastructure Network

The New England Water Infrastructure Network (NEWIN) provides no cost technical, financial, and managerial assistance to municipalities, water utilities, and tribes across New England, offering targeted solutions that help communities build local capacity, address water infrastructure needs, and advance projects toward securing Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund financing and other funding opportunities.

Great blue heron standing in shallow water

Case Study

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Aerial view of a river running through forest

Interesting Project

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Aerial view of a New England harbor and coastline

Case Study

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Sustainable Operating Practices

NEEFC's Sustainable Operating Practices programs help businesses, schools, and institutions reduce their environmental footprint through benchmarking, recognition, and hands-on assistance. Current initiatives include BetterBev, a sustainability recognition program for craft beverage manufacturers; the Maine Environmental Leader Program, which helps hospitality businesses benchmark and improve their environmental performance; and school-based food waste reduction.

Funding & Financing Assistance

NEEFC helps municipalities, nonprofits, and community-based organizations secure and manage funding for climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental projects. Support includes technical assistance and capital planning to align investments with local priorities, as well as fundraising strategy coaching, funding scans, and grant proposal review to help under-resourced organizations build capacity and win funding.