Town Of Grand Isle

Town Of Grand Isle, doing business as Grand Isle Fire Dept, is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards since December 2015. As a municipality, it primarily provides essential public services to its residents, including fire protection through its fire department. The town engages with federal agencies to secure funding for critical infrastructure projects and community services, demonstrating its commitment to improving the quality of life for its citizens and enhancing public safety.

Recently, Town Of Grand Isle received a significant prime federal grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program. This $2,286,000 Cooperative Agreement, awarded on February 15, 2024, funds comprehensive upgrades to the town's water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. The project includes constructing a sludge drying bed with a greenhouse cover, improving the wastewater treatment facility, water treatment plant, and four pump stations. These enhancements aim to improve treated effluent quality, protect the St. John River's water quality, and reduce public health risks for Grand Isle residents. Additionally, the town has received sub-grant awards through the Maine Department of Education to support special education services. These sub-grants assist in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities, covering ages 3 through 5, and potentially 2-year-olds who will turn 3 during the school year, as well as all children with disabilities from birth to 20 years old.