The Tampa Bay Water is now accepting applications for its Source Water Protection Mini-grant Program.
Donor Name: Tampa Bay Water
State: Florida
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/10/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,000 to $10,000
Details:
The Source Water Protection Mini-grant Program is a great way for the community to get involved in keeping our environment and drinking water supplies safe for years to come.
Tampa Bay Water is dedicated to protecting the region’s drinking water sources and they need your help. Communities and individual citizens have an important role in keeping the drinking water sources clean and safe.
Tampa Bay Water has been involved with source water protection since its creation in 1998. The Source Water Protection Mini-grant Program, launched in 2008, is an important component of the outreach efforts. Everyone plays an important role in keeping the drinking water sources clean and safe. By partnering with community organizations that share our commitment to protecting the drinking water at the source, they can reach more of the citizens they serve and have a greater impact.
Program Goals
- Education
- Educate the Tampa Bay community on source water protection and pollution prevention.
- Awareness
- Build public awareness about drinking water sources and how personal actions impact the drinking water.
- Impact
- Support hands-on activities that protect, clean, and/or restore drinking water sources and contributing areas.
- Diversity
- Award projects that present a wide range of solutions and include representation from Tampa Bay’s diverse population and locations.
Funding Information
Tampa Bay Water has $30,000 in grant funding available for the current program. Grant awards range from $2,000 to $10,000 per organization.
Project Eligibility Criteria
Projects must relate to source water protection and protecting drinking water supply sources in the Tampa Bay region. Projects including the following key components are encouraged.
- Community involvement and education
- Environmental and water source impacts
- Opportunities for Tampa Bay Water staff and/or board to be involved
- Tangible community impact
- Public recognition opportunities
Examples of Qualifying Projects
- River and stream cleanups
- Restoration and stabilization of riverbanks
- Protection and preservation of the region’s watersheds and aquifer recharge zones
- Innovative solutions to reduce pollution in wetlands, rivers and coastal areas
- Educational resources such as trainings, workshops, signage or exhibits, and the development of Florida-standards-based curriculum about drinking water and the environment
- Public outreach and educational events.
Eligibility Criteria
The program is available to nonprofit organizations, universities, colleges, community groups or school groups located within Hillsborough County, Pasco County or Pinellas County. Community groups that are not legal entities must partner with a legal entity or fiduciary agent such as, but not limited to, a homeowner’s association or parent teacher association for purposes of receipt and accounting of funds.
For more information, visit Tampa Bay Water.
