Proposals for the 2007-2008 Watershed Mini Grant program are now being accepted by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and Dominion.

The deadline for applications is December 14.

The program offers funding to watershed organizations in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Cumberland, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Somerset, Tioga, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.

Watershed Mini Grants may be used for expenses in three categories: operating costs, organizational promotion and outreach, and/or restoration projects. A cash or non-cash match is preferred but not required. Grants of up to $1,000 may be awarded for operating expenses. Up to $2,500 is available for promotion and outreach or restoration projects.

The grant application and proposal guidelines may be viewed at the WPC Freshwater Conservation Program webpage.

Or please contact Western Pennsylvania Conservancy to have an application mailed to your organization or to ask questions regarding the application, contact: Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, c/o Michael Kurosky, 246 South Walnut Street, Blairsville, PA 15717, 724-459-0953 (ext. 102)

11/2/2007