Grants for Stream Restoration and Wetland Conservation Projects
GrantID: 5090
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $75,000
Summary
This environmental grant initiative offers diverse funding opportunities to support environmental protection, water resources, solid waste management, remediation, and sustainable practices. Funding supports community and governmental efforts to improve recycling infrastructure, reduce waste, restore natural habitats such as streams and wetlands, and upgrade water and wastewater systems. Grant amounts vary widely depending on project type, with some solid waste and infrastructure programs totaling several million dollars distributed annually and individual awards often ranging from modest sums to larger infrastructure‑scale investments.
Projects might include recycling equipment purchases, convenience center upgrades, waste reduction education, organics management programs, watershed restoration, and brownfield site assessment or cleanup.
The intent of these funds is to assist eligible entities in meeting environmental goals, reduce landfill use, enhance water quality, support effective solid waste systems, and revitalize underused or contaminated land to benefit local communities. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofit organizations, municipal and county governments, agencies, and certain regional entities. Some funds also support technical assistance to improve local planning and reporting capabilities, encouraging collaboration among public, nonprofit, and community partners. Individuals generally are not eligible to receive these awards directly, as the focus is on organizational and municipal project implementation.
Geographic eligibility covers various communities, with priority given to projects that address environmental needs within local watersheds, support waste reduction targets, or advance sustainable practices in both rural and urban areas. Matching contributions are often encouraged to leverage additional resources and demonstrate community investment in project success. By funding infrastructure improvements, educational outreach, and environmental restoration, this grant initiative aims to strengthen environmental stewardship, enhance public health outcomes, and promote long‑term sustainable development throughout the region.
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