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EPA, American Rivers Award Grants To Restore Potomac Highlands, 2nd Round Due
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The Environmental Protection Agency and American Rivers Thursday announced the six recipients of $1,373,119 in environmental grants to benefit communities, and protect rivers and clean water in the Potomac Highlands region of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. The grants include a $250,000 award to the Land Conservancy of Adams County.
"The communities that comprise the Potomac Highlands will significantly benefit from this grant," said EPA Regional Administrator Shawn M. Garvin. "The projects receiving grants today undertake a variety of approaches to achieve tangible economic and environmental benefits for this unique area. These grants will provide jobs and job training as well as a significant boost to recreational activities."
“American Rivers is proud to be part of this ambitious grant program, supporting the work of communities across the Potomac Highlands to safeguard the clean water and healthy rivers that are central to the region’s economic prosperity and quality of life,” said Chris Williams, American Rivers' senior vice president for conservation. “We congratulate the grant recipients for their hard work and innovative ideas. We hope these projects inspire other communities and are replicated across the region and the nation.”
Next Grant Round
American Rivers also announced the availability of a second round of funding through the Potomac Highlands Implementation Grant Program. A total of $300,000 from that original fund has become available for organizations to apply for.
This round will have the same requirements as the first round. Awards will range between $150,000 and $300,000, so one or two additional grants will be awarded. Proposals are due May 25. All of the details can be found in the Request for Proposals, including staff contact information.
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4/16/2012 |
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