Welcome to Montana Nonpoint
Source Mini Grant Wiki!
Mini Grant Program Description:
The Mini-Grant program is now 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 up to $2,000 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 40% 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
Timeline:
07/25/2011 Mini-Grant Call for Applications
08/26/2011 Mini-Grant Applications Due to SWCDMI
09/09/2011 Notice of Awards
02/01/2012 Call for 319 Mini-Grant Applications for FY2012 Round 2 opens
Applications should be mailed to:
SWCDMI
Attn: Jan Fontaine
790 Colleen Street
Helena, MT 59601
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 40% match will come from
Applications should be mailed to:
SWCDMI
Attn: Jan Fontaine
790 Colleen Street
Helena, MT 59601
Comments (0)
You don't have permission to comment on this page.