The region’s grassroots watershed groups could find financial assistance through the 2012-2013 Watershed Mini Grant Program administered by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and funded through the Dominion Foundation. Applications are due December 14.

The program offers funding to watershed organizations in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Blair, Bucks, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lawrence, Mercer, McKean, Potter, Somerset, Tioga, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

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

This year’s program includes a showcase project, which may award one $5,000 grant for a larger restoration project that focuses on stream corridor and water quality improvement technologies.

The grant application and proposal guidelines may be viewed online. Please contact the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to have an application mailed to your organization or to ask questions regarding the application and its required information.

Grant applications should be mailed to: Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, c/o Alex Rudowski, 1067 Philadelphia Street, Suite 101, Indiana, PA 15701, call 724-471-7202 x 5109 or send email to: arudowski@paconserve.org

11/5/2012