MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION FUND PILOT PROGRAM
Presented by:
Maria Dewar July 2, 2026
Grant Opportunity:
Monroe County Community Climate Action Fund
The purpose of this grant is to provide grants to municipalities within Monroe County looking to advance initiatives that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and included in the County’s Climate Action Plan Phase II. Areas highlighted in this plan are: • Transportation • Buildings and Housing • Energy Use & Consumption • Land & Water Resources • Partnerships, Education & Economy • Sustainable Materials Management
Quick Facts • Total Program Funds Available: $200,000 • Application Due: July 8, 2026
• Maximum Award Amount: $10,000 • Grant Team: Town Staff (Josh Artuso, Erika Corsi, Maria Dewar, and Highway Department), members of the Conservation Board, and Color Webster Green.
Quick Facts Required Grant Match: at least 50% of grant ask
***In Kind not accepted toward match requirement.
Low/No Mow and Native Plantings to replace grass within Town Owned/Maintained land
Land&WaterResources
Strategy 4: Green Infrastructure & Land Use Encourage initiatives that support no-mow or low-mow lawns and native plantings.
Project Details Benef its • Budget Savings of up to $2,000 per year (combined expense of 7 locations)
Fuel and Staff time
• Environmental Benefits Reduction of carbon emissions Support local ecosystem
• Aesthetic Appeal Provide bursts of color Maintains visual clearance with minimal maintenance
Project Details Project Area Identified areas to apply low to medium height native plants NE corner of Phillips and State Rd.
SE corner of High Vista Trl SW corner of Glen Edith Dr NE corner of Holt Rd and Woodbridge Ln Vosburg Rd - East side along Gosnell Bid Woods Park Baker Rd - South Side along Gosnell Big Woods Park
SW corner of Lake and Whiting Rd Area Total (rough estimate): 3.4 acres
Project Details Suggested Plantings Little Blue Stem Wild Petunia Plantain pussytoes Dwarf Cinquefoil Three-toothed Cinquefoil
Next Steps • Decide local match percentage. Will the Town Board allow a larger match to earn extra points on our application? • Vote Yes for resolution to authorize the submission of the Monroe County Community Climate Action Program Pilot Grant application. • Finalize application and submit by the July 8th deadline.
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