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Mini Grant Program Description:

The fiscal year 2011 Mini-Grant program will be administered by the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Montana Incorporated (SWCDMI) with assistance from the DEQ NPS Program.

The SWCDMI is seeking applicants for mini-grants of exactly $1,500 to fund local education and outreach efforts that address nonpoint source pollution and water quality issues.

There is $13,500 of federal Clean Water Act Section 319 funding available for local groups working on an education and outreach project that aims to increase awareness of local nonpoint source pollution issues. Examples of previously funded projects include workshops, conferences, training, and student field studies. Projects must address larger watershed efforts in the applicant’s area.

Applicants may be local watershed groups, conservation districts, a county extension service, counties, schools, etc., but must have the ability to manage federal funding. Applicants must provide a minimum of $1000 in local in-kind or cash match. The grants are provided on a reimbursement basis. Applications will be reviewed by a funding recommendation panel from the Montana Watershed Coordination Council’s Education and Outreach Committee that includes individuals from a range of organizations.

Linderman Elementary - Measuring temperature on Yellowbay Creek 

Water Quality and Aquatic Life Education and Investigation Project

The application MUST contain the following information to be considered:

• Have a clearly defined description of the nonpoint source pollution or water quality issue/s that will be addressed in the project
• Include an education and outreach activity that addresses the identified nonpoint source pollution or water quality issue/s
• Address how the project fits into larger watershed efforts in the region
• Describe collaborating partners: who they are and how they will contribute to the project
• Must indicate where the $1000 match will come from

Events:

8/12/2010       Mini-Grant Review Committee Meeting

7/31/2010       Mini-Grant Applications Due to SWCDMI 

7/1/2010         Call for 319 Mini-Grant Applications for FY2011 Round 1 opens

Previous Years Mini-Grant Materials:

FY09 Funded Projects

Mini Grant Proposals Page 

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