Deadline: 01-Oct-21
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is accepting proposals for its Watershed Mini Grant Program to provide assistance to the region’s grassroots watershed groups and organizations.
Throughout the country, watershed groups are playing an increasingly prominent role in environmental management. With their local focus and community base, watershed groups are building consensus and expanding participation within communities across Pennsylvania. It is not uncommon for organizations to operate on an annual unrestricted budget of less than $5,000, while at the same time implementing projects that directly benefit communities and the environment, which can cost up to $100,000.
Focus Areas
Their Watershed Mini Grants can be used to cover expenses in three areas:
- Water Quality Monitoring ($3,500 limit)
- Restoration Projects ($3,500 limit)
- Organizational Promotion and Outreach ($2,500 limit)
Geographic Focus
Funding for this grant program is provided by BHE GT&S, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. The program offers funding to watershed organizations in the following counties:
- Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Tioga, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland
Eligibility Criteria
- Watershed associations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in Pennsylvania are eligible. Organizations without 501(c)(3) nonprofit status must identify a qualified nonprofit association to administer the grant’s finances, if awarded.
- Eligible watershed associations must be located in: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Tioga, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
For more information, visit https://waterlandlife.org/watershed-mini-grant-program/