Protect Wisconsin Waterways is pleased to announce its 2022 Water Quality Education and Involvement Mini-Grant Program.
Donor Name: Protect Wisconsin Waterways
State: Wisconsin
Cities: Beaver Dam, Beloit, Fort Atkinson, Janesville, Jefferson, Milton, Watertown, Waupun, Whitewater
Towns: Beloit, Harmony, Janesville, Rock, Turtle
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
The Mini-Grant program in 2022 will award projects that:
- Raise awareness of stormwater pollution impacts on bodies of water in the Rock River watershed and encourage changes in behavior to reduce such impacts
- Engage target audiences within municipalities of the Rock River watershed that may include the general public, public employees, residents, businesses, contractors, developers, industries, and/or others as appropriate
- Incorporate active and/or passive mechanisms of delivery for educational content in related topic areas that may include hazardous waste disposal, pet waste management, vehicle washing, yard waste management, pesticide and fertilizer application, stream and shoreline management, residential infiltration, construction site management, pollution prevention, or green infrastructure.
Funding Information
The Mini-Grant program in 2022 will award up to $5,000 to projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects must be located within or connected to one of the following Rock River Stormwater Group municipalities:
- The city of Beaver Dam, City of Beloit, Town of Beloit, the City of Fort Atkinson, Town of Harmony, the City of Janesville, Town of Janesville, the City of Jefferson, City of Milton, Town of Rock, Town of Turtle, City of Watertown, City of Waupun, City of Whitewater, University of Wisconsin Whitewater.
- Given the limited dollars available, private businesses and units of government (with the exception of school districts and park districts) are not directly eligible for mini-grant funding as applicants; however, non-profit organizations including Scout Troops, “Friends of” groups, faith-based organizations, neighborhood organizations, and others are encouraged to partner with local governments and businesses on efforts that meet the grant objectives.
- If the project results in a physical installation, the site must be visible and accessible to the public for the life of the project. Any necessary permits or permissions to build or implement the project on public or private property must be secured by the applicant in advance of receiving a Mini-Grant Award.
For more information, visit Water Quality Education & Involvement Mini-Grant.
