Sweet Water Mini-Grant Program

The Southeast Wisconsin Watersheds Trust, Inc. (Sweet Water) announces a Mini-Grant program to provide grants in the range of $500 - $2,000 to established non-profit organizations, community and civic groups, or schools, for projects and activities that will positively impact the health and quality of water resources within the 1,100 square mile Greater Milwaukee watersheds.

The goal of the Sweet Water Mini-Grant Program is to support local green infrastructure and conservation activities that will teach citizens about water quality issues, enhance conservation, and improve water quality in the Greater Milwaukee watersheds served by Sweet Water. The chosen Mini-Grant projects must have potential to positively impact the water quality of the Kinnickinnic, Menomonee, Milwaukee, or Root Rivers, Oak Creek, or the adjoining nearshore areas of Lake Michigan.

The projects must complement the mission of Sweet Water, addressing one or more of the following goals:

  • to achieve water resource goals and objectives–such as clean water, conservation, and ecological function–through innovative and sustainable practices
  • to test and then implement innovative approaches and practices that will achieve improvements in water resources in a cost-effective way
  • to build broad partnerships to the benefit of the area’s waterway

Mini-Grant award applications are due on August 15th, 2010. The application RFP and application form are available on the Sweet Water website. The 2010 award winners will be announced at the Sweet Water’s 2010 Clean Rivers Clean Lake Conference, scheduled for September 15th, 2010.

Examples of projects that may be submitted include:

  • rain barrel, rain garden, and native landscaping installations
  • grey water recycling system installations
  • educating the public about storm water pollution prevention options
  • create a citizen education program about in-home waste reduction and water conservation

For more information on Sweet Water Mini-Grant Program, contact Jeff Martinka, Executive Director, at 414-382-1766 or via martinka@swwtwater.org



 
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