Town Of Whitingham

The Town of Whitingham, Vermont is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards since August 7, 2012. As a municipality and township, Whitingham primarily focuses on providing public services and infrastructure improvements to its residents through federal grant funding. The town has demonstrated its capacity to manage various federally-funded projects by successfully securing both prime federal grants and sub-awards. Whitingham's involvement in federal grant programs spans environmental protection, public safety, and transportation initiatives, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its community members.

Whitingham has received significant federal support for infrastructure improvements, particularly in wastewater management. A recent $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Congressionally Mandated Projects program will fund extensive upgrades to the town's wastewater treatment facilities, including replacing failing components, updating mechanical and electrical systems, and improving emergency power and control systems. The town has also been involved in a wastewater treatment facilities refurbishment project as a sub-recipient of funding from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. In the realm of public safety, Whitingham has participated in FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for property acquisition and demolition, working with the Vermont Department of Public Safety. Additionally, the town has engaged in transportation-related projects, including a scoping study for stormwater improvements on a state highway, in collaboration with the Vermont Agency of Transportation. These diverse grant-funded activities underscore Whitingham's proactive approach to addressing critical infrastructure needs and environmental concerns while leveraging federal and state partnerships.