East Hampton Opens Applications for 2026 Water Quality Improvement Grants

The Town of East Hampton is accepting applications for the first round of 2026 funding under its Community Preservation Fund Water Quality Improvement Program, with up to $1 million available for projects aimed at improving water quality and protecting local waterways and groundwater.

Town officials said the funding will support projects that address wastewater treatment improvements, nonpoint source pollution abatement, aquatic habitat restoration and pollution prevention. The application period opened Dec. 15, and submissions are due by 3 p.m. on Feb. 16.