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Project and Program Grants

Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) seeks to assist organizations who share in its mission to protect, manage, and improve the water resources of the District. CRWD Grants fund the delivery of programming that increases resident knowledge of water quality in order to affect actions that will decrease stormwater runoff. In 2012, $42,000 is available for two types of grants:

• Project Grants -- grants made to water quality organizations for new water quality education projects, events or outreach
• Program Grants -- grants for general use and operating support, including staff time, for organizations with ongoing water quality improvement programs

Submittal, review and approval timeline for 2012 grants

Click here for a list of 2011 grant applicants and recipients.

Project Grants ($2,000 to $20,000)

Project Grants fund education projects, events or outreach for water quality organizations. Funding is by reimbursement for documented costs. Reimbursable expenses include project supplies, printed materials, stipends, plant materials, construction materials such as mulch and soil amendments, project signage, transportation costs for water quality education programs and other items agreed upon by CRWD. All Project Grant recipients must sign a cooperative agreement with CRWD to ensure satisfactory completion of the project and to specify reimbursement requirements. Project Grant recipients will complete an awarded project within one calendar year.

CRWD may offer to fund all, or a portion of the requested amount. Projects must take place in CRWD. Projects in progress prior to application are not eligible. All grantees are required to track and report general information about program activities and the number of participants. Priority will be given to applicants who propose to measure programming impacts on residents, for example, knowledge increase or actions taken. Awards decisions are made by CRWD Board of Managers.

Eligibility

The following groups within CRWD are eligible to receive a grant:

Nonprofit organizations, including neighborhood groups and District Planning Councils

• Schools
• Local units of government
• Businesses or professional associations                                

Evaluation

The following will be considered when evaluating Project Grant applications:

• Does the project reduce stormwater runoff and/or improve water quality?
• Are the project outcomes measurable?                          
• If applicable, is the project site accessible to the public or have public educational value?
• Is the audience clearly identified and a specific outreach method described?
• Does the project involve local residents in meaningful ways?
• Are budget and timeline reasonable?
  
• Does the project involve other organizations or groups?
  

Reporting

Prior to reimbursement, a final report form must be completed and timesheets and/or original receipts. If applicable, please include digital photos of the project or event in progress, or pre- and post-construction photos. CRWD will review the final documents to ensure that reimbursement requirements have been met. Reimbursement is made within 45 days after final documents are received.

Microsoft Word Format

Click here for a Project Grant application and here for a final report form.

PDF Format

Click here for a Project Grant application and here for a final report form.

You may also contact CRWD for an application, 651-644-8888 or email Elizabeth Beckman.

Program Grants (up to $10,000)

Program Grants support ongoing programming and the existing work of organizations who share CRWD’s mission to protect and improve water quality or who are working to influence citizen actions that prevent water pollution. Program Grant funds may be used for general operating, including staff time. An organization may request funds for multiple programs with one submittal. Programs must serve residents of CRWD. Priority will be given to applicants who propose to measure successful impacts on residents, for example, knowledge increase or actions taken. CRWD may offer to fund all, or a portion of the requested amount. Awards decisions are made by CRWD Board of Managers.

Eligibility

The following groups within CRWD are eligible to receive a grant:

• Nonprofit organizations, including neighborhood groups and District Planning Councils
• Schools
• Local units of government
• Businesses or professional associations

Evaluation

The following will be considered when evaluating Program Grant applications:

• Does the organization work to influence citizen actions that prevent water pollution, reduce stormwater runoff  and/or improve water quality?                
• Does the organization’s programming involve local residents in meaningful ways?
• Does the organization work in partnership with other groups?

Reporting

At the completion of the program year, a final report form must be completed.

Microsoft Word Format

Click here for a Program Grant application or here for a final report form.

PDF Format

Click here for a Program Grant application or here for a final report form. 

You may also contact CRWD for an application, 651-644-8888 or email Elizabeth Beckman.

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