Community members who want to make a positive impact on the water resources in their area may apply online for a Community Education Grant from the "Southwest Florida Water Management District(Southwest Florida Water Management District)":http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us.
The overall goal of the "Community Education Grant Program(Community Education Grant Program)":/business/communitygrants/ is to actively engage adults in water-related issues pertaining to conservation, protection and preservation. Funded by the District's "Basin Boards(Basin Boards)":/about/basinboards/, the program is intended to motivate communities to get involved in watershed protection through various educational activities. These grants offer up to $5,000 to help fund projects that provide communities an opportunity to learn about water resources. This will be the 14th year the District has awarded Community Education Grants.
To apply, visit the District's web site at www.WaterMatters.org/communitygrants/. The electronic application allows applicants to save, review and change portions of their proposals before submitting. Grant applications are due Aug. 20, 2010.
Individuals interested in organizing an education project for their neighborhood, community group or members of the general public are encouraged to apply.
Potential projects should provide education on any or all of the following issues: water quality, water conservation, flood protection, natural systems and watersheds. Examples of past projects include stormwater pond restorations, cleanups, watershed education fairs and showerhead exchange programs.
The projects must take place between March 1 and July 31, 2011.
To discuss project ideas, please call Robin Grantham at 1-800-423-1476, ext. 4779.
In addition to grant funding, a variety of free materials are available and can be ordered on the District's web site at www.WaterMatters.org/publications/.
The overall goal of the "Community Education Grant Program(Community Education Grant Program)":/business/communitygrants/ is to actively engage adults in water-related issues pertaining to conservation, protection and preservation. Funded by the District's "Basin Boards(Basin Boards)":/about/basinboards/, the program is intended to motivate communities to get involved in watershed protection through various educational activities. These grants offer up to $5,000 to help fund projects that provide communities an opportunity to learn about water resources. This will be the 14th year the District has awarded Community Education Grants.
To apply, visit the District's web site at www.WaterMatters.org/communitygrants/. The electronic application allows applicants to save, review and change portions of their proposals before submitting. Grant applications are due Aug. 20, 2010.
Individuals interested in organizing an education project for their neighborhood, community group or members of the general public are encouraged to apply.
Potential projects should provide education on any or all of the following issues: water quality, water conservation, flood protection, natural systems and watersheds. Examples of past projects include stormwater pond restorations, cleanups, watershed education fairs and showerhead exchange programs.
The projects must take place between March 1 and July 31, 2011.
To discuss project ideas, please call Robin Grantham at 1-800-423-1476, ext. 4779.
In addition to grant funding, a variety of free materials are available and can be ordered on the District's web site at www.WaterMatters.org/publications/.