WPC, Dominion Resources Seek Watershed Mini-Grant In Western PAProposals

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is now accepting proposals for the 2011-2012 Watershed Mini Grant Program, which provides assistance to the region’s grassroots watershed groups. Funding for the program is provided by Dominion. Proposals are due December 16.
The Watershed Mini Grant Program supports operating costs, organizational promotion and outreach, and/or watershed restoration projects. Grants of up to $1,000 may be awarded for operating expenses. Up to $2,500 is available for promotion and outreach or restoration projects. A cash or non-cash match is preferred but not required.
The program offers funding to watershed organizations in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Bradford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lawrence, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Perry, Potter, Somerset, Tioga, Venango, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
The grant application and proposal guidelines are available online. Please contact the Conservancy to have an application mailed to your organization or to ask questions regarding the application and its required information.
Applications should be mailed to: Western PA Conservancy, c/o Stephanie Jellison, 1067 Philadelphia Street, Suite 101, Indiana, PA 15701 call 724-471-7202 x 5109 or send email to: sjellison@paconerve.org.