The Campbell County Conservation District invites cities and non-profit community organizations in Campbell County to apply for the Campbell County Conservation Grant for Tree Planting and Urban Forestry Enhancement.
Donor Name: Campbell County Conservation District
State: Kentucky
County: Campbell County (KY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/19/2022
Grant Size: up to $4,000
Details:
The district is offering this grant to help cities and communities establish programs or develop projects to protect and conserve our natural resources while enhancing the aesthetic value of the natural environment. The maximum award through this grant can be up to $4,000, which must be matched with cash or in-kind services or donations.
Project Guidelines
- Project must be done on lands located in Campbell County which are owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by city, county, state, or federal government and are not operated for a profit.
- Proposals will be accepted for projects that:
- promote conservation of soil and water resources
- improve and protect open space
- enhance the aesthetic quality of the land
- protect and improve water quality
- provide stormwater benefits
- provide wildlife habitat benefits
- promote the use of only native plant species
- eradicate exotic, invasive species
- promote urban agricultural initiatives (community gardens, etc.)
- Proposals will be considered for:
- expansion of existing programs
- tree maintenance programs, but preference will be given to tree planting
- signage for interpretative purposes and identification of plantings, when an integral part of a larger strategy
- equipment and other signs, when an integral part of a larger strategy
- annual plantings may be a component of a proposal, but should not be the major focus.
- Evaluation of community enhancement programs will be based on their long-term benefits to the community. Projects using native plants will be given preference.
- The Campbell County Conservation District is to be recognized as the funding agent or partner on any signage or publicity for this project, and the District reserves the right to place a promotional yard sign at the project location at no cost to the District.
For more information, visit Campbell County Conservation District.
