The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Society of Women Environmental Professionals is now accepting applications for its 2008 Environmental Grant Program to help fund organizations or programs that creatively address local environmental issues.

Applications are due March 21.

Grants of between $1,000 and $2,000 will be awarded to groups addressing locally defined needs to create, enhance, restore, or protect the natural environment or to provide environmental awareness through educational sessions.

The grant awards will be announced during National Environmental Education Week-- April 13 -19.

To be eligible for the grant, applicants and projects must be located within southeast Pennsylvania or northern Delaware. Eligible applicants may include non-profit organizations, education centers, youth groups, and individuals.

Many different types of projects will be considered; however, preference will be given to projects related to local environmental issues, projects involving women's and/or girl's organizations, and projects fostering the involvement of women and/or girls in environmental issues, the sciences, or engineering.

For more information, visit the 2008 Environmental Grant Program webpage or contact Kathy Zvarick by sending email to: KZvarick@EnvStd.com .

2/22/2008