[BWNA] FW: Grants for conservation projects & education

[Ankist]

Beaumont Learning Garden and Wilshire Park Community Pavillion are applying.

Ankist

Albert Kaufman wrote:

>Hi,
>
>Anyone in our community want to apply for a grant?
>
>Albert
>
>
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>From: "Rains, Eann - Portland, OR" <eann.rains at or.nacdnet.net>
>Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:24:17 -0700
>To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
>Subject: Grants for conservation projects & education
>
>Hi, folks,
>
>I'm sending this message to neighborhood associations to let you know of
>three new funding programs that East Multnomah Soil and Water
>Conservation District has set up to support natural resource
>conservation projects and education.  You may already have heard about
>one or two of these programs.  There have been a few changes to some of
>the guidelines and/or application forms that were sent out a couple of
>weeks ago, so it's worth your time downloading the latest information.
>
>More detailed information, including guidelines and application forms,
>is on our website.  Go to:
>http://www.emswcd.org/conservation/page/cost_share_and_other_financial_a
>ssistance/
>or contact me: Eann Rains, Partner Assistance & Contracts Coordinator,
>503-222-7645 x 104 or eann.rains at or.nacdnet.net.
>
>Please note:  These programs focus on work that is conducted within the
>District's boundaries, which include all of Multnomah County east of the
>Willamette River.  
>
>To figure out which of our programs might fit a given project or event,
>please contact me.  I'll be happy to talk with you about your project
>idea and walk you through the application process.
>
>Partners in Conservation (PIC):  grants for conservation projects and
>conservation education.  Eligible: nonprofit organizations, educational
>institutions, government agencies, Native American tribes, and
>businesses/commercial property owners.  This program has a two-step
>application process (pre-application and full application) and requires
>50% matching funds.  Deadline for Pre-Applications is March 1, 2007.
>
>Small Projects and Community Events (SPACE) program:  grants of up to
>$1000 for conservation projects, conservation education, and community
>events that promote natural resource conservation.  Projects must be
>within the District; education and events may take place outside of the
>District but must benefit citizens of the District.  Eligible: nonprofit
>organizations, volunteer groups, educational institutions, government
>agencies, and Native American tribes.  Applications are taken any time
>but should be submitted at least 45 days before the date of the
>project/event.  It's a simple, one-page application.
>
>Conservation Landowners Incentive Program (CLIP):  cost-share assistance
>to private landowners, up to 50% or 75% of the cost of conservation
>projects (percentage depends on the practice).  Landowners/managers must
>accept District technical assistance on the planning and/or
>implementation of the funded practices.  Eligible: small acreage
>landowners, hobby farmers, small woodlot owners, commercial farms,
>nurseries, and homeowner/neighborhood associations.  Other landowners
>and managers are also eligible; call if you have questions.  The first
>step in the application process is to call or send a letter requesting
>assistance, which will be followed up by District staff.
>
>I encourage folks to check out our website, download the materials on
>the programs they're interested in, and call or email me with any
>questions.  I'll be happy to help.
>
>Thanks for your help in getting the word out about these programs!
>
>Eann Rains
>Partner Assistance & Contracts Coordinator
>East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
>2701 NW Vaughn St., Suite 450
>Portland, OR  97210
>Phone:  503-222-7645 x 104
>Fax:  503-326-3942
>Email:  eann.rains at or.nacdnet.net
>
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