The Schuylkill River Heritage Area is now accepting applications for two grant program-- mini-grants of $1,000 and regular grants that promote conservation in the group’s service area.

Regular grant letters of intent are due February 29 and mini-grant applications are due April 4.

Mini-grants are available for developing publications, educational programs or special events. Projects to be funded must be completed between July 1 and December 31.

Grants will be awarded based on how well the proposals meet five goals: education, recreation, tourism, community revitalization and promoting resource conservation.

Recipients must match 50 percent of the grant, and at least 10 percent of that match must be from nongovernmental sources.

The service area includes parts of Berks, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Schuylkill counties.

For more information go to the Schuylkill River Heritage Area grants webpage.

2/8/2008