Valley Water is seeking applications for its Mini-Grant Program to provide seed funding for projects that promote long-term community engagement in activities that lead to safe, clean drinking water; water conservation; flood protection and caring for the environment in Santa Clara County.
Donor Name: Valley Water
State: California
County: Santa Clara County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): Ongoing
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
Valley Water’s Mini-Grants are intended to give smaller projects a chance because even small projects can make a splash and have a big impact. However, if you have a large project that could benefit from a mini-grant, you are welcome to apply. They are committed to working with their community to make a difference together. As partners, they can combine our resources to increase efficiency, make funds go further and increase the project’s impact.
They care about equity. Their grants are open to a wide breadth of community members and organizations, allowing resources to be equitably accessed by all communities throughout the county.
Funding Information
- Applicants can request up to a maximum of $5,000 per project.
- Total funding available for mini-grants each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30): $100,000.
What projects are eligible?
The proposed project must be located in Santa Clara County and provide one or more of the following benefits:
- Enhance creek and bay ecosystems
- Improve fish passage and habitat
- Identify potential water reduction technologies and methods
- Researching new and innovative water technologies
- Prevent trash and contaminants from entering our waterways and groundwater
- Expand trail and open space access
- Increase community awareness and understanding of any of the above benefits
- Conduct educational or outreach opportunities related to any of the above benefits
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be one of the following entities in Santa Clara County:
- Public agencies, such as cities, towns, and county agencies
- Nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Nonprofits without a 501(c)(3) but can demonstrate that they are an affiliate of a nonprofit organization that possesses a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Schools, community colleges, and public and private colleges/universities
- Open space districts
- Mutual water agencies/districts
- Resource conservation districts
- For-profit organizations
- Organized community group with an established structure (must identify an individual responsible for signing the agreement, insurance, etc.)
For more information, visit Mini-Grants Program.
