The York County Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for projects in the Codorus Creek Watershed. Applications are due September 15.

An advised fund of York County Community Foundation, the Codorus Watershed Endowment is a substantial source of charitable support for the stream's improvement and the benefit of the many York Countians who use and enjoy this critical resource for agriculture, industry, recreation and wildlife, and for drinking water and other municipal purposes.

The Endowment was created in December, 2001, with the Foundation's receipt of a $2 million gift from Glatfelter of Spring Grove, PA., as part of a consent decree settling litigation.

A committee of respected environmental, business and civic leaders has been appointed to lead and advise grants from the Endowment. In addition to its leadership and support of other promising initiatives to protect and improve the watershed over time, the Endowment will award grants for WAY-6 projects of local not-for-profit and/or governmental organizations, in response to competitive proposals.

Eligible proposals must advance the Endowment's goals and reflect the guidelines and limitations for grants described. Through 2008, at least $20,000 annually will be available for such grants.

For more information, visit the Codorus Creek Watershed Endowment webpage.

8/17/2007