Connecticut Maritime Foundation, Inc.

Connecticut Maritime Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization and corporate entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), located in Stonington, Connecticut. The foundation focuses on environmental initiatives, specifically targeting diesel emissions reduction in maritime and coastal regions. Its primary mission appears to be working with marine vessel operators to implement engine retrofitting and replacement projects that significantly reduce environmental pollutants, particularly in coastal communities along the northeastern United States.

The foundation has consistently received federal grant awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), primarily through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program. These project grants, ranging from approximately $4.8 million to $14.9 million, have supported comprehensive marine engine replacement initiatives in regions including Boston, Providence, New Haven, and various New York ports. Through these grants, Connecticut Maritime Foundation works with sub-recipients like Dann Marine Towing to replace older, unregulated Tier 0 and Tier 2 marine diesel engines with newer, cleaner Tier 3 and Tier 4 certified propulsion and auxiliary engines. The foundation's projects systematically target emission reductions, with documented outcomes including significant decreases in particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. Their work involves procuring new marine engines, managing subawards, coordinating with vessel owners, overseeing engine replacements, and developing comprehensive emission reduction strategies that benefit coastal and underserved communities.