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Funding Available to Support Watershed Councils
Michigan Ag Connection - 01/14/2021

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) reminded people of a new funding source for watershed-based organizations. $600,000 is available to support general organizational administration and conservation and educational activities. Watershed Councils and Watershed Alliances established under State law as well as other local units of government, tribal entities, colleges, universities, and entities with 501(c)(3) status working to improve water quality on a watershed basis are eligible for this funding. Individual grants are capped at $40,000 and have a maximum one-year timeframe. No local match is required. Priorities include:

- Projects that will support or expand existing water quality improvement efforts,

- Projects that update elements of watershed management plans,

- Projects that will develop proposals or proposal elements for other water quality funding opportunities,

- Projects that will translate and distribute environmental information to non-English speaking communities, and

- Projects that will enhance community involvement, especially efforts in Environmental Justice communities.

Full details are included in the Request For Proposals which is posted on the Nonpoint Source Program website along with all required forms and instructions. Proposals will are due on or before 4 p.m. Feb. 18 and must be submitted via email to EGLE-NPSGrants@Michigan.gov. Selected projects will be awarded funding in the spring of 2021.

For additional information please contact Robert Sweet at SweetR@Michigan.gov or 517-512-9765.


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