On August 5, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission announced it is now accepting applications for its Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant Program to support local organizations dedicated to the health and wellness of our local waterways. 

The deadline for applications is October 31. Awards will be announced this December.

The grant program provides funding for community-based environmental and water resource projects or events that improve, restore or protect our Basin’s watersheds.

Watershed groups, county and municipal governments, school districts, and non-profit organizations are all eligible applicants.

Projects that offer an intersection between watershed support and engagement with environmental justice areas will be prioritized.

SRBC anticipates awarding approximately $150,000 in total grant funds, with an individual project cap of $5,000.

First year awardees included an ADA-accessible boat launch, water trail signage, microplastics monitoring, water rescue equipment, a pollinator meadow and many more basin-benefitting projects.

“From youth educational programs that inspire the next generation of watershed stewards to community gardens that help to feed environmental justice neighborhoods, we were extremely impressed with round one’s applicants,” said SRBC Executive Director Andrew Dehoff. “At a time when small watershed groups, who just want to better the community they live in, tend to struggle financially, we are thrilled to be able to offer some help.”

Click Here for descriptions of previous grant recipients.

Applicant Webinars

“We believe our application process is fairly simple and streamlined,” added Dehoff. “But for further assistance, we will be hosting informational webinars on August 21 and October 16, as well as offering direct technical assistance on specific dates during the open application window.”

Visit SRBC Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant Program for all the details, to register for the webinars and for technical assistance.

Click Here for the full announcement.

For more information on programs, training opportunities and upcoming events, visit the Susquehanna River Basin Commission website.  Click Here to sign up for SRBC’s newsletter.   Follow SRBC on Twitter, visit them on YouTube.

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[Posted: August 5, 2024]

8/12/2024