Environmental Protection Division has announced the 2023 Regional Water Plan Seed Grant program.
Donor Name: Georgia Department of Natural Resources
State: Georgia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $75,000
Grant Duration: 30 months
Details:
The Regional Water Plan Seed Grants are being provided to support and incentivize local governments and other water users as they undertake their Regional Water Plan implementation responsibilities.
Funding Information
Grant awards are limited to $75,000 and the project period is limited to thirty (30) months in duration.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible recipients of the Regional Water Plan Seed Grant funds include local, regional and State units of government, local authorities which operate local government service delivery programs, regional commissions, resource conservation and development councils, local school systems, State college and universities, and State agencies. Project proposals must specifically address implementation of management practice(s) or other recommendation(s) from one or more Regional Water Plans, and applications must include a letter of endorsement from the Water Planning Council(s) Chair or designated representative.
Please note: The SFY2023 Regional Water Plan Seed Grant is specifically for projects associated with the 10 Regional Water Planning Councils and their Regional Water Plans. However, projects that are located within the Metro District, or applicants who are located within the Metro District, are eligible to apply for a Seed Grant if all of the following apply:
- The project will provide benefits in a neighboring Water Planning Council region(s),
- The project addresses implementation of management practice(s) or other recommendation(s) from the Regional Water Plan(s) for those regions, and
- The application is endorsed by the neighboring Water Planning Council(s) in those regions.
For more information, visit Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
