Proposals for the 2010 Watershed Mini-Grant program are now being accepted by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and Dominion.

Proposals are due December 18.

The program offers funding to watershed organizations in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lawrence, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Perry, Potter, Somerset, Tioga, Venango, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

Watershed Mini Grants may be used for expenses in three categories: operating costs, organizational promotion and outreach, and/or restoration projects. A cash or non-cash match is preferred but not required. Grants of up to $1,000 may be awarded for operating expenses. Up to $2,500 is available for promotion and outreach or restoration projects.

The grant application and proposal guidelines are available online.

Contact Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to have an application mailed to your organization or to ask questions regarding the application and its required information. Grant applications must be mailed to: Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, c/o Teddi Renee Stark, 246 South Walnut Street, Blairsville, PA 15717 or call 724-459-0953 ext. 112 or send email to: tstark@paconserve.org.