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Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF) Webinars

Throwe contracts with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to serve as the Field Liaison for NFWF’s Northeast Grant Programs, including the Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF). 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. To do so, Throwe has teamed up with several outstanding organizations to enhance communities’ capacities to compete for various funding opportunities, including LISFF. To learn more about these events, please contact us at lisff@throwe-environmental.com. Check the events page for a list of all upcoming events, or explore past events below. Additional recordings are available on our YouTube page.

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.