$250,000 in Grants Available For Water Quality Projects (aka Green Roofs!)

Posted by Alexandra Bowen on Jan 5, 2012 in Blog, Grants | Comments Off on $250,000 in Grants Available For Water Quality Projects (aka Green Roofs!)

Water pollution comes from many different sources, including our everyday activities. How we care for our yards and grounds, wash and maintain our cars, and even dispose of pet waste can contribute to water pollution in the Mississippi River. The hard surfaces of our driveways, sidewalks, and pathways increase the amount of stormwater entering the stormdrains. There are many choices we can make to reduce these harmful impacts on water quality.

Become a partner organization with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) by applying for a Stewardship Fund grant to work together to improve water quality in the MWMO. The MWMO includes parts of Minneapolis, Saint Paul, the City of Saint Anthony Village, and Lauderdale.

Projects funded through the Stewardship Fund Program should achieve the following:

1)   Improve water quality or improve water and natural resource management

2)   Build community understanding, knowledge, and initiative related to water and natural resource issues and solutions

$250,000 is available annually through three types of grants

Mini Grants up to $2,000 – February 1, June 1, and October 1 cycles each year

Planning Grants up to $10,000 – February 1 annual cycle

Action Grants up to $50,000 – October 1 annual cycle

Nonprofit organizations, officially recognized neighborhood groups, schools, local units of government, and business and professional associations are eligible to apply. Individuals, home owners associations and condominium associations, and private businesses may partner with eligible applicants in order to apply.

Letters of Interest for Mini and Planning Grants due Wednesday, February 1, 2012 by 3:00 pm

For information about the application process, visit www.mwmo.org/stewardshipfund.html

Attend a Stewardship Fund Program Information Session at the MWMO’s new office building located at: 2522 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Wednesday, January 18, 3-4 pm

 For more information contact Erica, Education and Outreach Specialist, at esniegowski@mwmo.org, or (612) 465-8780, ext. 206