Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF) Webinars
Throwe Environmental contracts to support the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) as Field Liaison for NFWF’s Northeast Grant Programs, including the Long Island Sound Futures Fund. As Field Liaisons, TE spreads awareness of the LISFF funding opportunity and its potential to help communities throughout the Sound’s Upper Basin and non-coastal Connecticut protect the health and living resources of Long Island Sound. In doing so, Throwe Environmental is teaming up with several outstanding organizations to enhance communities’ and organizations’ capacities to compete for various federal funding opportunities, including LISFF. To learn more about these events, please contact us at info@throwe-environmental.com. Check the Events page for a list of all upcoming events, or explore past events below!
2025 RFP Webinars & Workshops
"LISFF Funding Workshop: Opportunities for Vermont's CT River Basin"
DATE: May 15, 2025, 10-11AM ET
PARTNER(S): Vermont Watershed Forestry Partnership
As federal resources become limited and more competitive, this virtual workshop is designed to introduce prospective applicants to the Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF) grant program, a regional funding program operated by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). This workshop will be tailored to applicants in eastern Vermont, specifically those in the LIS watershed/Connecticut River Basin.
"Proposal Pro: Tips and Tools for a Stronger Submission"
DATE: April 29, 2025, 9AM-12:30PM ET
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and your Field Liaison team at Throwe Environmental, are pleased to share an interactive virtual workshop designed to provide collective tips and training as you consider applying to federal, state, and philanthropic funding. Beginning grant writers as well as seasoned professionals will benefit equally.
"National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF): Funding for Nitrogen Reduction and Habitat"
DATE: February 20, 2025, 8:30AM-4:30PM ET
PARTNER(S): Vermont Watershed Forestry Partnership
Recording of the 2025 annual meeting of the Watershed Forestry Partnership, a consortium of non-profit, for-profit, municipal, state, and federal partners engaged in forest restoration to improve water quality, flood resilience, and terrestrial & aquatic habitat in the state of New York and Vermont. The meeting was held on February 20, 2025 at the Davis Center on the University of Vermont Campus and was hosted by Lake Champlain Sea Grant and University of Vermont-Extension.
2024 RFP Webinars & Workshops
Long Island Sound Watershed Funding Opportunities for Connecticut"
DATE: April 15, 2024, 2-3PM ET
PARTNER(S): Sustainable CT
Communities across Connecticut face escalating climate-related challenges, emphasizing the urgent need for long-term investments in water quality and resilience. Attendees of this session will explore the LISFF funding program and learn how they can collaborate with the LISFF Field Liaison team to develop proposals and access technical assistance.
"Long Island Sound Watershed Funding Opportunities for Massachusetts Communities"
DATE: April 15, 2024, 2-3PM ET
PARTNER(S): Mass Rivers Alliance
Massachusetts communities face increasing challenges along the Long Island Sound with water quality and nutrient loading impacts on the Sound’s living resources. Attendees of this session will explore the LISFF funding program, learn how MA communities can access LISFF dollars, and explore opportunities to collaborate with the LISFF Field Liaison team to develop proposals and access technical assistance.
"Introduction to the Long Island Sound Futures Fund"
DATE: March 27, 2024, 8:30AM-4:30PM ET
PARTNER(S): Vermont Watershed Forestry Partnership
The 2024 VT Watershed Forestry Partnership Annual Meeting was held on March 27 at UVM in Burlington, VT, and included discussions about funding, site preparation and maintenance, nursery stock and production, native seed collection, monitoring project success, landowner outreach strategies, and assessing sites for bird habitat. Attendees of this session learned about the LISFF funding program and how to collaborate with the LISFF Field Liaison team to develop proposals and access technical assistance.
"Coastal Resilience & Long Island Sound Watershed Funding Opportunities for Connecticut"
DATE: March 26, 2024, 1-2PM ET
PARTNER(S): CT DEEP Office of Resilience
In this session, attendees will learn about both NFWF funding programs and brainstorm ideas with the NCRF/LISFF Field Liaison team from Throwe Environmental. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, prepare proposal ideas, and receive information about available technical assistance, including NFWF and Field Liaison proposal labs held throughout Spring 2024.
2023 RFP Webinars & Workshops
"Coastal Resilience Funding Opportunities for Connecticut"
DATE: March 17, 2023, 1-2PM ET
PARTNER(S): CT DEEP Office of Resilience
In this session, presenters will introduce potential applicants to NCRF and other resilience programs, inform them about the type of technical assistance that is available, and share examples of nature-based solutions in the Northeast region. There will be time at the end of the presentation for Q&A and “office hours” with the CT DEEP Resilience Program staff and the NCRF Field Liaison team at Throwe Environmental.
"Navigating the Long Island Sound Futures Fund 2023 Grant Opportunity in Western Massachusetts Agricultural Communities"
DATE: March 2, 2023 1-2:30pm ET
PARTNER(S): MA Association of Conservation Districts
Over $10M is available in the 2023 Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF). This webinar will help attendees link water quality funding to implementation of agricultural practices in Western Massachusetts. Conservation districts and local working groups; agricultural/natural resource professionals; and individuals representing soil, water, wetland, plant, forestry, and wildlife sciences are encouraged to attend.
"Navigating the Long Island Sound Futures Fund 2023 Grant Opportunity in Western Massachusetts Municipalities and Nonprofits"
DATE: March 2, 2023 10AM-12:00pm ET
PARTNER(S): MA Association of Conservation Districts
Over $10M is available in the 2023 Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF). This webinar will help attendees learn about the LISFF grant opportunity and hear directly from funders. Regional planning agencies, municipalities, and non- profits with interest in water quality restoration in Western MA are encouraged to attend.