Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, in conjunction with Dominion, announced they are now accepting application for a Watershed Mini-Grant Program for Western Pennsylvania.

The deadline for applications is December 15.

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

The grants may be used for three primary categories that include operating expenses, organizational promotion and outreach, or a restoration project. Individual grants will not exceed $1,000.

The grant application and proposal guidelines are available at or by contacting Western Pennsylvania Conservancy at 724-459-0953 ext. 110.

10/28/2005