Have an idea that will improve water quality in local rivers and streams? Want to work with your community to improve fish and wildlife habitat? Know kids that like to get their hands dirty? Need money to make it happen? Apply to Metro for a Nature in Neighborhoods restoration and enhancement grant!
Metro's Nature in Neighborhoods Restoration and Enhancement Grants fund projects that connect citizens to their watershed through hands-on restoration activities and environmental education. The program connects community-minded people to their neighborhoods, natural areas, backyards and beyond.
Proposals are accepted from nonprofit organizations including, but not limited to, an individual, citizen or business group, schools, government agency, or charitable organization with 501(c)(3) status. This requirement can be fulfilled through an agreement with a fiscal agent. Applicants are required to have at least three partners on their team. All projects must take place within Metro's jurisdictional boundary.
Deadlines
Pre-application deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010.
Invited full applications will be due 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Want more information? Need help with your application?
Find tips, samples and details at Metro's free grant-writing workshop on 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Contact Kristin Blyler at 503-797-1834 or [email protected] for more information.