The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and Dominion are accepting proposals for the 2013-14 Watershed Mini Grant Program, which provides assistance to the region’s grassroots watershed groups.  Proposals are due December 20.

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.

Financial support for this program is provided by the Dominion Foundation.

For more information, the grant application and proposal guidelines, visit the WPC Watershed Mini Grant webpage.  Grant applications must be mailed to: The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, c/o Danielle Sheppard, 1067 Philadelphia Street, Suite 101, Indiana, PA 15701 or call 724-471-7202, ext. 5110 for more information.

(Reprinted the November edition of Water, Land, Life, Western PA Conservancy’s monthly electronic newsletter.)

11/4/2013