The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, in cooperation with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, announced a Request for Proposals for approximately $800,000 in new funds under the 2006 Delaware Estuary Watershed Grants Program.

Proposals are due July 17.

Under the 2006 DEWGP grants of $10,000 to $50,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis. The maximum amount will be awarded to projects that provide for physical restoration of habitat and/or demonstrate innovative or regional approaches for improving the Delaware Estuary Watershed.

Projects will be considered for DEWGP funding that are located in the boundaries of the Delaware Estuary, as established by the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the Delaware Estuary.

For more information visit 2006 Delaware Estuary Watershed Grants Program webpage.

7/7/2006