Search Results
| Grant Program | Area of Interest | Eligible Regions | Timeframe | Award Amount and Eligible Applicants | Contact Information |
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| 1992 Dam Restoration and Inland Water Projects Loan Program | "Dam restoration, flood control, water pollution control, water-related recreation and conservation" | New Jersey | Ongoing | "Local governments, private lake associations, and owners of private dams with government unit are eligible. The loan is limited to eligible costs as defined in the program rules." | "NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Engineering & Construction, John Richey, 501 East State Street, P.O. Box 419, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 984-0859; www.state.nj.us/dep/nhr/engineering/damsafety (select ""Grants and Loans"")"
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| 1996 Bond Act/Lakes Restoration Program | Improve the quality of New Jersey lakes. | New Jersey | "Funding not currently available, but may be again in future (2008)" | "Check on funding availability (no funds available 2008). Municipal, county and private lakes are eligible. Public lakes must be owned, leased or managed by a local government agency. Private lakes need a local government agency as a co-applicant. State owned lakes are also eligible. " | "NJDEP, Water Monitoring & Standards; PO Box 409, 401 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0409; 609-292-1623; http://www.nj.gov/dep/wms/"
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| 319(h) Grants | Varies annually | New Jersey | Annual | "Local governments, schools, organizations" | "NJ DEP, Division of Watershed Management, Charles M. Clusen, Exec. Director, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Room 5600, New York, NY 10112; Tel: 212-649-5600 refer to http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/319/319stateguide-revised.pdf for more information"
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| 3M Foundation | 3M sponsors a volunteer program Community Action Retired Employees Services (CARES). We look for initiatives with defined and measurable results that target underserved populations. | Nationwide | Ongoing | The company favors projects that impact 3M communities and makes grants for up to three years. Grant proposals accepted by invitation only. | "3M Community Affairs, 591-30-02 3M Center, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000; (612) 733-1721 or 1-888-364-3577; http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/CommunityAffairs/CommunityGiving/US/Apply/"
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| Abelard Foundation-East | Most grants are for general support. | East of the Mississippi River | The board of directors meets in the late spring and late fall each year to make grantmaking decisions. | "The average grant size is $10,000. To see if your organization qualifies for aid, check here: http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/abelardeast/shouldweapply.html The Foundation gives priority to projects that are in their first years of development and have budgets less than $300,000." | "Susan Collins, The Abelard Foundation-East, P.O. Box 148, Lincoln, MA 01773; www.fdncenter.org/grantmaker/abelardeast/index.html Make sure to adhere to the guidelines provided on this page: http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/abelardeast/howtoapply.html"
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| Acorn Foundation | "Funds pollution-remedying, environmental justice, habitat projects." | "Canada, US, Mexico, Latin America;The Acorn Foundation currently prioritizes funding to organizations based in the western+southern United States and Appalachia." | Jan.15 and June 15; Decisions usually take at least 4-6 months from date of submittal. | "Award Amount: $5000-$10000. Eligible: Grassroots Organizations; for more specifics as to your organization's elegibility, see http://www.commoncounsel.org/Acorn%20Foundation/10-Acorn%20Foundation/9-Acorn%20Application%20Information" | "The Acorn Foundation, c/o Common Counsel Foundation, 1221 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612-1206; (510) 834-2995; http://www.commoncounsel.org/Acorn%20Foundation"
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| Adopt-A-Neighborhood | Provide technical assistance to identify and implement projects associated with neighborhood and community improvement projects. | New Jersey | | "Private project sponsors, municipalities and local private/non-state entities." | "Department of Community Affairs, Community Development Element; (609) 292-3796; www.state.nj.us/dca ; for further information, see http://www.state.nj.us/dca/programsbook/dhcr.shtml (see Adopt-A-Neighborhood section)"
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| Albertsons Corporate Contributions Program - Community Programs | "Support is focused in the following areas: hunger relief, health and nutrition, and education ,youth development, and environmental stewardship. The company also provides product donations to local community organizations. " | Where stores are located | Ongoing | "Albertsons supports 501 (c) (3) tax exempt nonprofit organizations that are charitable in nature and schools within our areas of operation. In addition, preference will be given to requests that offer volunteerism opportunities." | http://www.albertsons.com/abs_inthecommunity/default.asp for more info
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| "Altman, Jennifer Foundation" | "Grants to address the impact of chemicals on human and ecological health, and to develop and strengthen an integrated global environmental health and justice movement." | Nationwide | | "$500 - $50000, Eligible: organizations" | "for further information, see http:/www.jaf.org; Thoreau Center for Sustainability, Presido Building 1016, First Floor; P.O. Box 29209, San Francisco, CA 94129; (415) 561-2182; info@jaf.org "
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| American Conservation Association | "Wildlife protection and preservation, environment, natural resources" | Nationwide | Early spring | "Grant awards range between $5,000 to $85,000 (average: $15,000-50,000)." | "30 Rockfeller Plaza, Room 5600, New York, NY 10112; (202) 624-9367; may also be here: 1350 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-624-9365 Information avilaible here: http://www.nwwildlife.org/nwwildlife.org.news.htm and http://www.undueinfluence.com/aca.htm"
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| American Farmland Trust | American Farmland Trust's mission is to stop the loss of productive farmland and to promote farming practices that lead to a healthy environment. | Nationwide | | | "1200 18th Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 331-7300; www.farmland.org"
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| Americorps | "Americorps' National Civilian Conservation Corps volunteers work on many types of community service projects, including building disabled access facilities, trails, community parks and other projects." | Nationwide | | "Americorps crew labor is free and travel is also provided. Project sponsors are expected to cover costs of materials and equipment, technical supervision, training and orientation, and assistance with food and lodging. Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible." | "Headquarters Office, Corporation for National and Community Service (202) 606-5000; www.americorps.org"
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| Andrew W. Mellon Foundation | "Education, minorities, conservation, environment, population; program devoted to basic research on how natural ecosystems work; emphasizes support of leading institutions, innovative research, + the training of promising doctoral/postdoctoral researchers. " | Nationwide; they limit activities to the United States and joint projects with institutions in South Africa that are linked to their other activities there. | Grant requests reviewed throughout year. | "The grants are very competitive. Amounts have ranged up to approximately $300,000." | "140 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10021; (212) 838-8400; www.mellon.org/awmgi.html; http://www.mellon.org/internet/grant_programs/programs/conservation"
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| Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration (Sec. 206) | Provides design and engineering assistance to restore degraded aquatic ecosystems to a more natural condition. | Nationwide | | "Technical assistance and grants. Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible. Each project is limited to a Federal cost of $5,000,000, and requires cost sharing from an authorized non-Federal sponsor. It must be demonstrated that the proposed project will increase aquatic ecosystem habitat units and is cost-effective." | "Contact local or regional Army Corps of Engineers Office. Headquarter Office (202) 761-0169; www.usace.army.mil; information taken from http://www.lrb.usace.army.mil/missions/SECTION%20206%20FLYER%2007_2006%2012.doc; Mr. Philip E. Berkeley, Continuing Authorities Program Manager; Planning Branch, Philip.E.Berkeley@usace.army.mil716-879-4145see also http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/pservices/206.htm"
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| Archer-Daniels-Midland Foundation | "Civic and public affairs, education and the environment" | "Nationwide, but emphasis is given to corporate operating locations" | Ongoing | | "4666 Faries Parkway, P.O. Box 1470, Decatur, IL 62526; (217) 424-2570; www.admworld.com"
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| Aria Foundation | Giving primarily for the protection and preservation of ournatural resources and the global environment | Nationwide | | Applications not accepted. Giving on a national basis. No grants to individuals; contributes only to preselectedorganizations | "c/o Elliot M. Friedman, 1313 West 175th Street, Homewood, IL 60430; more information available from: http://www.naccho.org/topics/fundingguide/documents/jan_2007/Illinois.pdf"
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| "Ardia Environmental Foundation, Melinda Gray " | Their mission is to support educators in developing environmental curricula that integrate field activities and classroom teaching and that incorporate basic ecological principles and problem solving. | Nationwide | due by 9/27/2008; send FOUR copies of completed application to Contact address ---> | "grants of up to $1,500" | "The Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation, PO Box 621, Skaneateles, NY 13152; www.mgaef.org/grants.htmlm for further details"
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| AT&T Foundation | Supports initiatives that focus technology and innovation on improving the quality of life in communities served by AT&T. Support covers Education and Civic & Community Service. | Nationwide | | "Unsolicated proposals should send their proposal to the AT&T Foundation, and attach a brief letter of introduction and description of your organization/project to the AT&T Foundation" | "Secretary, AT&T Foundation, 32 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10013; (212) 387-4801; Mcclimo@att.com; http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7736"
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| "Barbara Delano Foundation, Inc., The " | "Endangered species, environment, forests, natural resources, global programs" | Nationwide | December and May | | "450 Pacific Avenue, Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94133; (415) 834-1758; bdf@igc.apc.org ; further information availible from http://www.guidestar.org/pqShowGsReport.do?npoId=165137&partner=justgive"
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| Barnegat Bay Estuary Program Mini-Grants | To increase public awareness and education towards protection and restoration of the natural resources of the Barnegat Bay and its watershed. Monitoring | Barnegat Bay Watershed | | "$2000-$20,000; Organizations, business and government agencies" | "NJDEP, Barnegat Bay Estuary Program;(732)255-0472; http://www.bbep.org/projects.html"
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| Ben & Jerry's Foundation | Local river and watershed preservation. | Nationwide | Letters of Interest may be submitted at any time and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. They may take up to eight (8) weeks to be reviewed. | "$1001 - $15000; projects should lead to societal, institutional and/or environmental change; address the root causes of social or environmental problems; and lead to new ways of thinking and acting." | "(802) 846-1500; www.benjerry.com/foundation/, Ben & Jerry's Foundation, 30 Community Drive, So. Burlington, VT 05403-6828; more guidelines availible from http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/guidelines.html"
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| Beneficia Foundation | "Arts, environment, natural resources" | Nationwide | January | "In most instances, grants are limited to a cap of $50,000." | "Chairman of Environmental Communication, 1 Pitcairn Place, Suite 3000, Jenkintown, PA 19046-3593; Michael@ConservationResourcesInc.org ; for further information see http://www.beneficiafoundation.org/grant.htm"
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| Beneficial Use of Dredged Material for Ecosystem Restoration (Sec. 204) | "Program designed to provide protection, restoration and creation of aquatic and ecologically-related habitats, including wetlands, in connection with dredging for construction, operation or maintenance of authorized Army Corps navigation project." | Nationwide | as needed | "25% non-federal match required. Tribal, state and local government, and organizations are eligible." | "Contact local or regional Army Corps of Engineers Office. Headquarter Office (202) 761-1975; www.usace.army.mil; http://www.lrb.usace.army.mil/missions/SECTION%20204%20FLYER%2005_2008.doc or contact Mr. Michael Greer, Continuing Authorities Program Manager, Planning Branch; Michael.J.Greer@usace.army.mil716-879-4229"
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| Boat U.S. Foundation Clean Water Grants Program | """Emphasis will be placed upon funding innovative ways to reach boaters and anglers with positive messages about preventing pollution before it starts. One proposal per organization will be considered each year, and proposals that include in-kind donations are encouraged."" Boater Education" | Nationwide | 2008 applications are closed; 2009 applications will begin in fall 2008 | """The Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has an annual program to award grants up to $4,000 to local, non profit, volunteer based organizations to support education and hands-on efforts aimed at cleaning up our boating environment.""" | "www.boatus.com/cleanwater/grants/; Contact: Joni Turken, jonit@boatus.com; for further information see http://www.boatus.com/foundation/cleanwater/grants/ or call 703-823-9550 x8358"
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| Bridge Alteration | Program to provide funds for bridge alterations necessary to provide clear navigation under highway bridges. | Nationwide | | Funds are reimbursed as direct payments to bridge owners to cover payments of the federal government's share for work performed in altering the obstructive bridge to specifications required for navigation and approved by the Coast Guard. Matching funds are not required. | "US Coast Guard, Contact District Bridge Administrator in district offices; Commandant's Office (202) 267-1977; www.uscg.mil; further information can be found at http://www.federalgrantswire.com/bridge-alteration.html"
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| Bring Back the Natives Grant Program | This program provides funds to restore damaged or degraded riverine habitats and native aquatic species through watesrhed restoration and improved land management. | Nationwide | "Pre-prop - 10/15, Full prop. - 12/1" | "Funding is provided by the Bureau of Land Mgmt, Bureau of Reclamation, USFWS, USDA Forest Service, and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Average grant - $60,000. mphasis is placed on cutthroat trout restoration, protection and enhancement with specific preference given to projects that will protect or re-establish migration corridors between breeding populations. " | "Suzanne Piluso, BBN Program Coordinator, NFWF Northwest Office, 806 SW Broadway #750, Portland, OR 97205; 503-417-8700 x 23; piluso@nfwf.org; www.nfwf.org/programs/grant_apply.htm; specifics availible from http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Search&template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7628"
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| Brownfield Pilot Cooperative Agreements | "Assist States, local governments and Tribal governments to establish self-sustaining independent processes to assess and respond to environmental conditions inhibiting redevelopment of Brownfield sites, provide revolving loan funds for Brownfields cleanups, and provide financial assistance for training in the procedures for the handling and removal of hazardous waste substances." | Nationwide | | "Tribal, state and local government, and organizations are eligible." | "Contact regional Environmental Protection Agency office; Headquarters Office, Outreach and Special Projects Staff (202) 260-4039; http://www.epa.gov/region02/brownfields/"
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| Brownfields Grants | "Brownfields prevention, assessment, cleanup, and sustainable reuse. grants may be used on sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum)." | "New York, New Jersey" | | "$200,000 Assessment Pilots, $200,000 Job Training Pilots, Up to $500,000 for Revolving Loan Fund Pilots. Political subdivision and Indian tribes are eligible to apply for Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Pilots. See www.epa.gov/brownfields for more information." | EPA Region 2 - Nuria Muniz 212-637-4302; further information availible from http://epa.gov/brownfields/applicat.htm
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| Bunbury Company Grants | "Types of support include general operating support, endowment funds, capital grants, matching/challenge grants, seed grants for pilot projects or new organizations, and special initiatives." | "New Jersey (Burlington, Camden, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset). Emphasis on Mercer County" | " Deadlines: November 7, March 2, May 4, August 3" | "$100,000 per quarter." | "Grants Administrator, Bumbury Company, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell NJ 08525; (609) 333-8800; www.bunburycompany.org/grant-guidelines.html"
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| Cape Branch Foundation Grants | "Natural resource conservation with support for general operating, building construction/renovation, land acquistion, scholarhsip funds, and research grants. " | New Jersey | | No application forms or deadlines. | "Contact: Dorothy Frank, c/o Danser, Balaam and Frank; (609) 987-0300; Cape Branch Foundation; P.O. Box 86 Oldwick, NJ 08858; ADMIN:Juliana L. Johnson, Executive Director "
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| Captain Planet Foundation | Hands-on community environmental programs for children and youths | Nationwide | "3/31, 6/30, 9/30, 12/31" | "Amount awarded $250 - $2,500. Current limit is $500.00" | "www.captainplanetfdn.org; Captain Planet Foundation; One CNN Center 12SE; Atlanta, GA 30303; specifics availible from http://captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=3&tab=apply"
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| Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Habitat Restoration | "This catalog updated annually. The online catalog can be searched by program, dept/agency, support type and funding amount" | Nationwide | na | NA | http://www.nps.gov/partnerships/funding_sources.htm
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| "Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection, 2nd Ed." | "This catalog was published in December 1999. The online catalog can be searched by funding sources, dept/agency, keyword, statute, or title." | Nationwide | na | NA | http://cfpub.epa.gov/fedfund/
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| Conservation Fund | "Leadership is demonstrated by action. In honor of champions of the environment and to encourage and support local conservation successes, the Fund partners with corporations, foundations and individuals to recognize outstanding leadership in conservation through award and grant programs. Current grants and awards include those for greenways, environmental education, and conservation partnerships." | | | Varies depending on the specific grant or award program. | "The Conservation Fund National Office1655 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1300Arlington, Virginia 22209-2156Phone: 703-525-6300Fax: 703-525-4610Email: postmaster@conservationfund.orghttp://www.conservationfund.org/awards_and_grants"
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| Challenge America Grants | "Foster arts education and community-wide public outreach initiatives in rural or underserved areas, and to engage artists, arts, organizations and American communities in partnership to make the arts central to community life." | Nationwide | "new applications in Jan 2009, apply from grant.gov" | "$10,000; Non-profit organizations are eligible." | Contact Headquarters Office (202) 682-5700; www.arts.gov; http://www.nea.gov/Grants/apply/GAP09/Challenge.html for more information
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| Challenge Grant Cost Share | "Manage, restore and enhance natural and cultural resources on Fish and Wildlife Service lands and private lands in partnership with nonfederal public and private organizations and individuals." | Nationwide | | "Technical assistance is provided free. Grants are made on a 50/50 federal-nonfederal matching basis. The entire match can be in-kind, including labor, materials, equipment, land and other services. Grants are typically $15,000 or less." | Cyndi Szymanskicynthia_szymanski@nps.gov(202)354-6912
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| Chevron Corporation | "Funds local and regional programs working on environmental issues, especially conservation or habitat and wildlife preservation." | Nationwide | Ongoing | "Grants awarded through Chevron field offices. Chevron Corporation does not accept unsolicited funding requests, grant applications or project proposals. Most of our partnerships are formed from existing relationships in communities where we operate." | "www.chevron.com (select ""Community"")"
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| Liz Claiborne Foundation | Devoted to the conservation of nature. | Nationwide | Ongoing | "$1,000-$50,000; non-profits" | "650 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10019; (212) 333-2536, lcaof@lcaof.org, http://www.lcaof.org/splash.html"
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| Clean Energy Program | "To participate in the New Jersey Clean Energy Program, you must install a fuel cell, photovoltaic, small wind or sustainable biomass technology. There is no maximum installation size, but your system must be sized to meet your specific electricity needs your local load or demand. " | New Jersey | | | "NJBPU; (973) 648-7420; www.bpu.state.nj.us/; Office of Clean Energy; Attention: Cassandra Kling; 44 South Clinton Avenue; Post Office Box 350; Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0350; Cassandra.kling@bpu.state.nj.us; Phone:1-877-786-5278 (In New Jersey)"
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| Clean Water Network's State Assistance Fund | "Reimburses members for activities such as public education, advocacy, grassroots organizing or media work as related to Clean Water Network's national campaign." | Nationwide | | "Organizations must be a Clean Water Network member in order to quality for funds. Reimbursements range from $50 - $1,000. Also see info. On Sec. 319 funds." | "1200 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 289-2421; cleanwaternt@igc.apc.org; www.cwn.org"
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| Coastal Blue Acres Grants and Loans | Acquire storm-damaged property for storm damage repairs and recreation and conservation purposes. | New Jersey coastal regions only | based on coastal storm events | Municipalities and counties located in coastal zone. 50% grant and 50% loan. | "NJDEP, Green Acres Program; (609) 984-0570; www.state.nj.us/dep/greenacres/index.html and http://www.state.nj.us/dep/greenacres/blue.htm"
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| Combined Sewer Overflow Planning Grants | "Planning and design money to abate point and nonpoint sources, dry weather overflow, reductions of solids and floatables at combined sewer overflow point." | New Jersey | | Local government unit with combined sewer overflow. Planning and design grants available. Local units must provide at least 10% of the total project cost. | "NJDEP, Municipal Finance and Construction Element, Nicholas Binder; (609) 292-8961; www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq/mface.htm"
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| Community-Based Restoration | Marine and estuarine habitat restoration. | Nationwide | Various - check website for deadlines. | "There is no formal matching requirement, but matching funds increase an application's merit. Matching funds can consist of a combination of cash, in-kind services and volunteer labor. Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible." | National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Habitat Conservation; (303) 713-0174; http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/ ; funding opportunities availible here: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/funding_opportunities/funding_ner.html
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| Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) | Help farmers reduce impairment from agricultural water runoff in order to improve water quality. | NJ | Beginning 3/15/04 thru 12/31/07 | "Producers with eligible cropland & marginal pastureland in NJ's Delaware & Walkill watersheds & NE, Raritan & Atlantic Regions of state. Provides various types of payment and assistance to enrolees." | Local FSA county offices. See also: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=copr&topic=cep for further information and overview
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| Conservation Reserve Program | "provides technical and financial assistance to eligible farmers and ranchers to address soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on their lands in an environmentally beneficial and cost-effective manner" | Nationwide | contact local FSA site for sign up dates (website: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=us&agency=fsa) | "Individuals, entities and states owning or operating eligible cropland or pastureland to be devoted to riparian buffers." | "Department of Agriculture, Headquarters Office, Farm Service Agency (202) 720-6221; http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=copr&topic=crp"
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| Conservation Technical Assistance | "Develop, conserve and use of soil and water resources." | Nationwide | | "States, local governments, specialized groups, territories, individuals,non-profit organizations." | "Department of Agriculture, Headquarters Office, Natural Resources Conservation Service (202) 720-4527; see also http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/cta/"
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| Cottonwood Foundation | Focuses on funding grassroots organizaions that strongly rely on volunteer efforts. | Nationwide | No formal deadlines | "Amount awarded is $500 - $1,000. Organizations must meet all four of the following criteria: (1) protect the environment, (2) promote cultural diversity, (3) empower people to meet their basic needs, and (4) rely on volunteer efforts. No unsolicited proposals are being accepted at this time (2008)." | "Box 10803, White Bear Lake, MN 55110; (651) 426-8797; cottonwood@igc.org; www.cottonwoodfdn.org and http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/howapply.html for details"
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| Dam Restorations & Inland Water Projects Loan Program | "To provide low-interest loans to assist in funding of dam restorations, flood control projects, water pollution control projects, and water-related recreation and conservation projects" | New Jersey | Application dates to be published by NJ Register | Local gov't and private lake associations | "NJDEP Dam Safety Section; John Ritchey, P.E.; (609) 292-0859; jritchey@dep.state.nj.us and http://www.nj.gov/dep/grantandloanprograms/nhr_driw.htm"
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| "David and Lucille Packard Foundation, The " | Environment and natural resources | Nationwide | "December, September, March, June" | varies with cause category | "300 2nd Street, Suite 200, Los Altos, CA 94022; (605) 948-7658 ; email: local2008@packard.org; for further information see http://www.packard.org/categoryDetails.aspx?RootCatID=4&CategoryID=4, more details: http://www.packard.org/categoryDetails.aspx?RootCatID=4&CategoryID=105"
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| Delaware Estuary Grants Program | Promote locally-based protection and restoration efforts to improve habitat and water quality or support the development or implementation of local watershed management plans that address the water quality and living resource needs in the Delaware Estuary | Delaware Estuary | | "Grants range between $5,000 and $25,000" | "National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Attn: Delaware Estuary Grants Program, 1120 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036; Jonathan Mawdsley at (202) 857-0166 or jonathan.mawdsley@nfwf.org; www.nfwf.org/programs/delaware.cfm"
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| Delaware River Greenway Partnership | For project or study ideas please refer to the River Management Plan available on the Internet at www.nps.gov/chal/sp/p07new3.htm. | PA & NJ lower Delaware River region | | "The maximum per application is $10,000.00, however the Wild and Scenic Management Committee desires to fund at least four projects. Although no grant match is required, local leveraging of grant funds will be considered favorably. " | "Delaware River Greenway Partnership, Attn: Rita Nini, P.O. Box 87, Frenchtown, NJ 08825; (908) 996-0230; http://www.delrivgreenway.org/DRGP/Welcome.html or http://www.delrivgreenway.org/DRGP/Contact_Us.html for contact specifics"
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| Doris Duke Foundation | Supports protection and restoration of the environment through conservation. | Nationwide | Ongoing | Each year they focus on particular regions | "Office of Grants Administration, 650 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10019; http://www.ddcf.org/ or http://www.ddcf.org/page.asp?pageId=6 for grant information"
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| Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation | "Civic affairs, education, the environment" | Nationwide | "Grants are issued in March, June, and October of each year. For March grants, submit between July 16 and November 10. For June grants, submit between November 16 and March 10. For October grants, submit between March 16 and July 10. " | " $3,000 - $60,000; non-profits only" | "Office Adminstrator, 50 Main Street, Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606; (914) 682-2008"
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| "Dunn Foundation, The" | "The foundation is particulary concerned with the impacts sprawl is having on community character and the visual quality of our communities, landscapes, streets and neighborhoods. K-12 and adult education for three grant areas: Visual Environmental Education -Youth, Visual Environmental Education -Community, Landscape Conservation" | Nationwide | | "Upon receiving an invitation from the Foundation to apply, requests for support are initiated by sending a letter outlining your project and funding requirement. We will consider this a pre-application. Unsolicited funding proposals will not be accepted nor will they be acknowledged." | "The Dunn Foundation, 333 Strawberry Field Road, Warwick, RI 02886; (401) 941-3009; www.dunnfoundation.org"
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| E. J. Grassman Trust | "Grants will be for endowment, including scholarship endowment, and capital projects. Preference will be given to orgs with low admin expenses. Primary consideration include organizations who engage ecological endeavors" | New Jersey (particularly Union County) | Deadlines are April 20 or October 15 (2x's a year). | "There is no specific application, proposals should be in letter form, generally no more than 4 pgs in length." | "E.J. Grassmann Trust, PO Box 4470, Warren, NJ 07059; (908) 753-2440"
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| Educational Foundation of America (EFA) | "Sustainable agriculture and water quality issues; the protection and restoration of land and water; renewable energy, energy conservation, and sustainable production and consumption; air quality protection, recycling programs, the conservation of parks and trails, ecological conservation, and technical assistance and training for environmental groups, policy-makers, and the public." | Nationwide | Ongoing | "Non-profits organizations are elible. Grants range from $10,000 - $400,000." | "Educational Foundation of America, 35 Church Lane, Westport, CT 06880; (203) 226-6498; efa@efaw.org; www.efaw.org; however, inquiries only accepted through online process (see http://www.efaw.org/apply.htm )"
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| Emergency Watershed Protection | "This program helps protect lives and property threatened by natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. Provides technical and financial assistance to preserve life and property threatened by excessive erosion and flooding." | Nationwide | All applications must be submitted within 10 days of the disaster for exigency situations and within 60 days of the disaster for nonexigency situations. | "NRCS provides up to 75% of the funds needed to restore the natural function of a watershed. The community or local sponsor of the work pays the remaining 25%, which can be provided in cash or in-kind services. Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible." | "Contact regional NRCS Office; Headquarters Office, Deputy Chief fo Natural Resource Conservation, NRCS; (202) 720-1845; www.nrcs.usda.gov ; FAQ's here: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/ewp/questions.html"
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| Environmental Education Grants (EE) | "Provide financial support for projects that design, demonstrate or disseminate environmental education pratices, methods or techniques." | Nationwide | January | "Up to $25,000 regionally; $25,000 to $150,000 nationally. Non-federal government match of 25% is required. Any affected community group, nonprofit organization, university or tribal government. Organization must be incorporated to receive funds." | "Contact regional Environmental Protection Agency office; Headquarters, Environmental Education Grant Program (202) 564-0451; www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html"
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| Environmental Endowment for New Jersey | Environmental projects that will have direct benefit in or near tidally-related NY/NJ Harbor Complex or Del. River Basin or Schuylkill Valley. | New Jersey | "Jan.13, 2005" | $800 - $2000. Non-profit organizations in the NE metro. Area of NY and in Delaware River Basin & schuylkill Valley | "Environmental Endowment for New Jersey, Inc., P.O. Box 3446, Trenton, NJ 08619-0446; Joan E. Burkholtz, Office Administrator (609) 584-1593; eenj1992@hotmail.com ; http://eenj.org/grantguidelines.htm for grant guidelines"
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| Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program | "wastewater/sewerage facilities and systems, lake restoration, landfills" | "Areas in New Jersey on ""project priority"" list" | | "Municipalities, counties, sewerage/utility authorities, joint meetings, improvement authorities, local governments. Maximum grants for 2008 will be $15,000." | "NJDEP Municipal Finance & Construction Element, P.O. Box 425, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 292-8961; www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq/ (select ""Municipal Financing Programs"" then ""Municipal Finance and Construction Element"" then ""NJ Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program"") ; http://eenj.org/grantguidelines.htm"
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| Environmental Justice Grants | "This grant program provides financial assistance to community-based organizations to support projects that design, demonstrate or disseminate practices, methods or techniques related to environmental justice at the local level. Grants may be used for (1) education and awareness programs, (2) environmental justice programs, (3) technical assistance in accessing available public information, & (4) technical assitance with gathering and interpreting existing environmental justice data." | Nationwide | | depends on project | "US EPA Office fo Environmental Justice, (202) 564-2515; www.epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice/grants/index.html, Region 2 contact: Tony Wesley - 212-637-5027 "
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| Environmental Loan Fund | Organization funding. | Nationwide | "July, Sept for 2008" | "$3,500-$10,000; Regional, state and local nonproft environmental organizations" | "Loan Fund Manager, 1500 Massachusetts Avenue, NW #25, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 331-9700; www.envsc.org (select ""Environmental Loan Fund"")"
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| Environmental Quality Improvement Program (EQIP) | "A voluntary program designed to provide technical, educational, and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers to address soil, water and related natural resource conserns." | Nationwide | "The current funding period for EQIP has been extended through August 15, 2008, for the 2009 program." | "Technical assistance in developing a conservation plan is provided free. Grants for installation of structural and vegetative practices can be funded at up to 75% of the total cost. In addition, NRCS can provide additional incentive payments to encourage conservation practices. Cost-share and incentive payments are limited to $10,000 per person per year, and $50,000 over the life of the contract. Tribal government and individuals are eligible." | "Contact regional NRCS Office; Headquarters Office, Deputy Chief fo Natural Resource Conservation, NRCS; (202) 720-1845; http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/http://www.nj.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/index.html"
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| Environmental Services Program (ESP) | Provides financial assistance for local environmental projects. | New Jersey | December | "Matching grants from $1,000 - $2,500 are available to environmental commissions and soil conservation districts." | "NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Legislative and External Affairs, Environmental Services Program, P.O. Box 402, Trenton, NJ 08625-0402; www.nj.gov/dep/esp/index.html"
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| Environmental Support Center (ESC) | "ESC aims to enhance the health and well-being of grassroots environmental organizations. Major types of assistance including (1) training, (2) Environmental Loan Fund, and (3) Workplace Solicitation Program." | One of their focus states is New Jersey | "July, Sept for 2008" | Grant amount depends on the type of assistance. | "4420 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 2, Washington, DC 20008-2301; (202) 966-9834; general@envsc.org; www.envsc.org and http://www.envsc.org/program-eligibility/default-page"
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| Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Conservation Program | "Provides donations and discounts of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software, data, books, and training (but not hardware or cash)." | Nationwide | ongoing | "Groups must have dedicated leadership by a single individual taking responsibility for building the GIS. All-volunteer groups typically merit a full donation, while groups with funding are expected to offer what they feel they can afford." | "380 New York Street, Redlands, CA 92373; (909) 793-2853; also see http://esri.com/library/whitepapers/pdfs/consprgm.pdf"
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| ESRI Conservation Grant Program - basic grants | "Obtain ESRI GIS software. Any non-profit or non-government organization working for social justice, environment, indigenous rights or public benefit in any nation, may apply for a grant. " | Nationwide | Ongoing | "You'll be required to pay $100 to cover basic product, processing and shipping costs. For your records, the retail value of this grant is $3,500." | "Charles Convis, ESRI Conservation Program, 380 New York St., Redlands, CA, 92373; (909) 793-2853; ecp@esri.com; www.conservationgis.org/aaesrigrants.html"
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| Exxon Corporation | "The environment, public information and policy research, higher education and historical associations." | Nationwide | Ongoing | | "5959 Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039-2298; (972) 444-1106; www.exxon.com"
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| Michael Ferguson Charitable Foundation | "General environment, wildlife, fisheries, habitat, sustainable community, development" | Nationwide | Ongoing | | "124 East Main Street, Rexburg, ID 83440-1912"
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| FishAmerica Foundation | "Supports smaller-scale ""hands-on"" projects which directly improve water quality and/or fish populations. The Foundation funds river and stream enhancement, silt removal, well construction, litter pick-ups, hatchery construction/renovation and fish rearing." | Nationwide | Applications can be submitted at any time. The Project Committee review proposals 3-4 times per year. | "Provides grants of less than $10,000 and average grants are $7500." | "225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 420, Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 519-9691; http://www.fishamerica.org/ ; (703) 519-9691 ext 247 for grant info or email fishamerica@asafishing.org"
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| Five-Star Restoration Grant Program | Provide environmental education and training through projects that restore wetlands and streams | Nationwide | Annual | "$5,000 to $20,000, with $10,000 as the average amount awarded per project. " | "Connie Cahanap, USEPA Wetlands Division, Room 6105 (4502T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460; cahanap.concepcion@epa.gov; http://www.epa.gov/owow ; http://www.epa.gov/wetlands/restore/5star/"
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| Flood Mitigation Assistance | Helps states and communities identify and implement measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to homes and other structures insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA). | Nationwide | "ongoing, must apply online" | "Planning grants and project grants are available. Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible." | FEMA (202) 646-4621; http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/fma/index.shtm
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| "Ford Foundation, The " | "focuses on the interdependence of human well-being and the health of the environment. For a broader range of information regarding this section, please read :http://www.fordfound.org/grants/inquiry/usa/3/en ( under Environment and Development heading)" | Nationwide | ongoing | Send letter of inquiry or see grant page for USA at : http://www.fordfound.org/grants/inquiry/usa/2/en | "Secretary, Ford Foundation, 320 East 43rd St, New York NY 10017; office-secretary@fordfound.org; www.fordfound.org"
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| Forest Legacy Program | Designed to protect environmentally important forest areas threatened by conversion to non-forest use. The program provides funds to protect important lands though direct acqusition and through conservation easements. | Nationwide | | "Funding provided for up to 75% of program costs, with at least 25% match from private, state or local government required. Tribal, state and local government, organizations and individuals are eligible. Participation in Forest Legacy is limited to private forest landowners." | "Contact State Forester Office, see www.stateforesters.org; Headquaters Office, US Forst Service, Cooperative Forestry; (202) 205-1389; http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/programs/loa/aboutflp.shtml"
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| "Foundation Center, The " | Directory of funding sources | NA | NA | NA; this is a grant search page | Web: http://www.fdncenter.org
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| "French Foundation, The " | "Environment, natural resources, arts" | Nationwide | "November, February, May, and August" | | "c/o Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company, 1 Boston Place, Boston, MA 02108"
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| Fujifilms Corporate Giving Program | "Preference for environment, education, arts & culture, and health & human services organizations. " | "NJ, CA, GA, HI, IL, NY, TX" | Applications are reviewed monthly and expect notification within six-to-eight weeks after request. | "Grants from $1,000 to $5,000 for specific projects or programs. Product donations can be requested for special projects." | http://www.fujifilm.com
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| "Fund for New Jersey, The " | Environment and public policy | New Jersey | requests are viewed quarterly | "$3,000-$175,000; Non-profit organizations; however, the Fund does not accept proposals for support of individuals nor for capital projects such as acquisition, renovation, or equipment. For details, see http://www.fundfornj.org/app_guide.html" | "Mark Murphy, Executive Director, The Fund for New Jersey, 94 Church Street, Suite 303, New Brunswick, NJ 08901; info@fundfornj.org; www.fundfornj.org"
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| Fund for Wild Nature | "The Fund for Wild Nature provides money for campaigns to save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness and biological diversity; fund advocacy, litigation, public policy work, development of citizen science, and similar endeavors." | Nationwide | Dec 15 | "We rarely fund proposals from organizations with annual budgets greater than U.S. $250,000. For specifics and proposal details, please see: http://www.fundwildnature.org/proposal.html" | "Fund for Wild Nature, PO Box 42523, Portland, OR 97242; (503) 230-0075; fwn@fundwildnature.org"
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| "Garden Club of Somerset Hills, The" | "Community grants program was created to fund initiatives an activities that fit within our stated mission, namely: open space and water supply conservation; education; and civic improvement through support of horticultural projects in public places." | | March 1 | "from $150 - $1,000" | "The Garden Club of Somerset Hills, Community Grants Program, 198 Blue Mill Road, Morristown, NJ 07960, Francie Downing, Chair"
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| Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Grants | "Grants for the planning, preservation, improvement, restoration, stabilization, rehabilitation and protection of historic properties." | New Jersey | Check schedule on website: http://www.nj.gov/dca/njht/programs/gshptf/ | "$5000 - $15,000. Must be owned by county, municipality or tax-exempt nonprofit. Historic management grants range from $5,000 to $50,000; Capital Preservation Grants ranga from $5,000 to $750,000 ( for more details please refer to http://www.nj.gov/dca/njht/programs/gshptf/ )" | New Jersey Historic Preservation Trust; www.njht.org; E-mail: njht@dca.state.nj.us
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| GE Foundation General Education Fund | "Environmental education/interpretation, general environment, renewable, energy conservation" | Nationwide | Ongoing | | "Roger Nozaki, Executive Director, GE Foundation or Matt DeCamara, Program Director: Non U.S. Education, Children's Development, Environment and Communications, 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06431; (203) 373-3216; gefoundation@ge.com or http://www.ge.com/foundation/grant_initiatives/education.html for more info"
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| George and Miriam Martin Foundation | Preserving streams and wetlands | Mid-Atlantic | Ongoing; no deadlines | "Amount awarded is $1,000 - $10,000.; If you are interested in a grant, please send a brief letter describing how a grant will help your organization preserve streams and wetlands." | "1700 Market Street, Suite 3130, Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 587-8400 ; http://www.themartinfoundation.org/"
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| Georgia-Pacific Corporation | "Art, humanities, education, environment, health issues and social services" | Nationwide | accepted between Jan and Oct annually | "$1,000-$50,000" | "133 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 652-4000; for more info refer to http://www.gp.com/aboutus/community/gpfoundation.html#environment"
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| "Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, The " | Critical environmental issues. Focusing on NJ | Northeast US and NJ | "Annual, summer deadline" | "Nonprofit organizations, public entities. Award amounts vary." | "David Grant, Executive Director, 163 Madison Ave., P.O. Box 1239, Morriswotn, NJ 07962; Tel: 973-540-8442; Website: http://www.grdodge.org; Email: info@grdodge.org"
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| Give to the Earth Foundation | "Supports grassroots projects in the areas of conservation, watershed protection, environmental public education, and alternative transportation and renewable energy initiatives." | Nationwide | "January, April, July and October" | "Amount awarded is $1,000 - $10,000." | "Aveda Corporation; www.aveda.com; 4000 Pheasant Ridge Drive , Minneapolis, Minnesota 55449 USA; (612) 783-4220; Fax: (612) 783-4110"
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| Goldman Environmental Foundation | Environment | Worldwide | December | "Goldman Environmental Prize awards $750,000 annually to environmental heroes nominated confidentially by a network of environmental organizations and environmental experts, recipients are chosen for their sustained and important environmental achievements." | "One Lombard Street, Suite 303; San Francisco, CA 94111; Phone: 415-788-9090; Fax: 415-788-7890; Email: info@goldmanprize.org; www.goldmanprize.org"
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| Grassroots Exchange Fund | "Training, travel or conference expenses to assist organizations to collaborate on issues of social, environmental and economic justice. " | Nationwide | "There is no set deadline for the Grantee Exchange Fund, applications are accepted year-round. However, in the last few months of the year, funds are usually depleted." | $300 - $800 to grassroots community-based organizations | "Grantee Exchange Fund, Common Counsel Foundation, 1221 Preservation Park Way, #101, Oakland, California 94612-1206; (510) 834-2995; ccounsel@igc.org; www.commoncounsel.org or http://www.commoncounsel.org/Grassroots%20Exchange%20Fund for further details"
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| Grants to Support NJ History | "Four separate grant funds are available: (1) general operating support grants, (2) research, publication and media grants, (3) special projects grants, and (4) mini-grants. Promotion of New Jersey history." | New Jersey | | | "New Jersey Historical Commission (609) 292-6062, http://www.state.nj.us/state/home/grants.html"
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| Green Acres | To acquire an/or develop municipal or county land for public recreation and conservation puposes. | New Jersey | Ongoing | "Municipalities, counties and non-profit organizations are eligible." | "NJDEP-Green Acres Program, P.O. Box 412. Trenton, NJ 08625-0412; (609) 984-0570; www.state.nj.us/dep/greenacres/ and for program forms, see http://www.state.nj.us/dep/greenacres/pdflaunch.htm"
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| Green Communities Challenge Grant | To assist municipalities in developing a Community Forest Management Plan. | New Jersey | October | Any municipality or county government agency that agrees to contribute a sum equal to or greater than half the grant amount. 50/50 match can be in-kind contributions. | "Mariclaire McCartan, NJDEP - Division of Parks & Forestry, Community Forest Program, P.O. Box 404, Trenton, NJ 08625-0404; (609) 292-2532; mmccarta@dep.state.nj.us; www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/forest/community/Grants.html"
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| Habitat Conservation | "Research, management, public education, and conservation of wetlands and other coastal habitats. " | Nationwide | | "Project costs are funded up to 100%, but grantee matching contributions are encouraged. Tribal, state and local government, organizations and individuals are eligible." | "National Marine Fisheries Service, Regional Northeast Office, Gloucester, MA; (978) 281-9243; www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat"
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| Harbor Estuary Program | The HEP Mini-grant Program supports and encourages the efforts of citizen stewards by funding projects that 1) emphasize that the NY-NJ Harbor Estuary ecosystem is a living environmental and social resource; 2) demonstrate that the public can help to protect the Estuary; 3) motivate people to actively participate in its restoration; 4) utilize innovative activities to involve people and encourage local action; and 5) increase public awareness and education | NY - NJ | Mar | Up to $5000 | "NY-NJ Harbor Estuary Program Office, Laura Bartovics, New York Sea Grant, Outreach Coordinator, 290 Broadway, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10007-1866; (212) 637-3816; info@harborestuary.org; www.harborestuary.org"
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| Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund | Provide grants and loans for remediation costs to municipal government entities to facilitate site redevelopment and reuse. | New Jersey | ongoing | Municipalities and private parties. | "NJDEP, Responsible Party Site Remediation; Ed Stankiewicz (609) 633-1487; Website: www.nj.gov/dep/srp/index.htm or http://www.state.nj.us/dep/srp/finance/hdsrf/ for more information"
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| Helen Brach Foundation | Environment and education | Nationwide | "Contact for application, deadline is December 31 annually" | "$100-$150,000" | "John Hagnell 55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 701, Chicago, IL 60601; (312) 372-4417"
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| "Henry P. Kendall Foundation, The" | "Environment, natural resources, pollution" | Nationwide | November and May | only accepts solicited propals at this time due to time constraints. | "176 Federal Stree, Boston, MA 02110; (617) 951-1977; http://www.kendall.org/"
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| Hewlett-Packard Company Contributions Program | Focus on technology. Priorities vary by year.Also provide match to employee giving- both of funds and of equipment. | "Nationwide, where HP has a presence." | | Varies | "c/o Philanthropy Dept., 3000 Hanover St., M.S. 2OAH, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1112; (650) 857-3035; www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship or http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/grant_guidelines.html for grant information"
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| Home Depot Foundation | "Arts and humanities, the environment, social services, education and civic and public affairs." | Nationwide | January-March | "Preference is given to proposals that include community engagement that result in the production, preservation, or financing of housing units for low- to moderate-income families. The most promising proposals incorporate a number of “green” building design practices." | "Director of Community Affairs, 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339-4024; (770) 433-8211; or http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/grants.html for specifics "
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| "Marisla Foundation, The " | "Environment, biological diversity conservation, sustainanle ecosystem management, natural resources, water, toxins" | Nationwide | "September, March, June, Dec" | | "412 North Coast Hwy, PMB, 345 Laguna Beach, CA 92651; (949) 494-0365, application: https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/marisla"
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| Horizon Organic Dairy | Environmental education and preservation | Nationwide | "Ongoing, 6 weeks from submission" | | "WhiteWave Foods Company, Home of Horizon Organic, Attn: Charitable Contributions Committee, 1990 North 57th Court, Boulder, CO 80301, Fax (303) 516-4534, attn: Charitable Contributions Committee; www.horizonorganic.com/about/corporate/index.html"
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| Hyde and Watson Foundation | "Supports capital projects such as purchase or relocation of facilities, building improvements, capital equipment, instructive materials development and certain medical research areas. " | "New York City metropolitian area, and Essex, Union, and Morris Counties in New Jersey" | February and September | "Typical grant range is $5,000 - $25,000." | "437 Southern Blvd, Chatham, NJ 07928; Mr. Hunter W. Corbin, President; (973) 966-6024; Website: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/hydeandwatson or http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/hydeandwatson/guide.html"
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| IBM Corporate Giving Program | "As a complement to its foundation, IBM also makes chritable contributions to nonprofit organizations directly. including grants to universities are promoting the optimal use of leading-edge technology to conduct research and recommend solutions to major environmental problems " | Nationwide | ongoing | "$500-$2,000,000" | "Stanley S. Litow, Vice President, Corporate Community Relations, New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY 10504; (914) 499-1900; ibmgives@vnet.ibm.com; www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives"
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| International Paper | "International Paper (IP), in partnership with The Conservation Fund, provides monetary awards in two categories. IP Conservation Partnership Award recognizes an individual who has achieved significant results in the protection of habitat through a cooperative relationship with a business or corporation. IP Environmental Education Award honors educators who have shown special skills in giving their students a better understanding of the complex relationship between environmental protection and economic growth." | communities with int'l paper facilities | contact local facility for application and deadline | "The $10,000 awards are provided by The International Paper Company Foundation." | http://www.internationalpaper.com/Our%20Company/IP%20Giving/index.html for more information
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| Ittleson Foundation | "The Foundation's funding priorities are AIDS, the environment, and mental health. They provide seed money for new ideas and initiatives by supporting pilot projects, demonstration projects, and applied research. Projects should be of national scope, or of significance beyond the local area of implementation. " | Nationwide | LOI must be recieved by Sept 1 | | "Anthony C. Wood, Executive Director, Ittleson Foundation, Inc., 15 East 67th Street, New York, NY 10021; (212) 794-2008 ; www.ittlesonfoundation.org"
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| Joyce Mertz-Gilmore Foundation | "Arts, civil rights, community development, neighborhood development, environment, energy, peace" | Nationwide | August | award based on budget | "218 East 18th Street, New York, NY 10003-3697; (212) 475-1137; jmgf@jmgf.org http://www.mertzgilmore.org/"
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| J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation | Environment and natural resources | Nationwide | May to November | "Letters of inquiry are accepted but might not be responded to. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted. $350 To $75,000 range for grants." | "116 East Gurley Street, P.O. Box 1151, Prescott, AZ 86302; (520) 445-4010"
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| "Knapp Foundation, Inc." | "Wildlife protection and preservation, environment, natural resources" | "Nationwide; generally gives to east coast states, however." | ongoing | "$4,000-$144,000" | "Antoinette P. Vojvoda; P.O. Box O, St. Michael's, MD 21663; 410-745-5660"
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| Kodak American Greenways Awards | "Provides grants to local, regional or statewide nonprofits in support of greenway efforts." | Nationwide | June 15 annually | $500-$2500; Applications will only be accepted online. | "The Conservation Fund, The Eastman Kodak American Greenways Awards, 1800 North Kent Street, Suite 1120, Arlington, VA 22290-2156; American Greenways Grant Coordinator at (703) 525-6300: E-mail: greenways@conservationfund.org or KodakAwards@conservationfund.org; Web: www.conservationfund.org"
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| L.L. Bean | "Resource conservation, wildlife protection, recreation and volunteer services. Capital, general, and multiyear continuing support. L.L.Bean contributions include program grants, capital campaign pledges and product donations" | Nationwide | "accepted all year, have application submitted by Dec" | | "Manager, Community Relations, Casco Street, Freeport, ME 04033; www.llbean.com click on ""Explore the Outdoors"" or see http://www.llbean.com/customerService/aboutLLBean/charitable_giving.html?nav=ln for more information (under heading Eligability)"
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| Land O'Lakes Foundation | "Civic and public affairs, education and the environment." | many states including NJ | ongoing | "$100-$10,000; Organizations that have been granted tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code." | "Executive Director, P.O. Box 62150, St. Paul, MN 555164-0150; (612) 481-2212; Website: www.foundation.landolakes.com"
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| Land Trust Alliance's New Jersey Land Trust Training Matching Grants Program | Provides grants for training that enables land trusts to actively and professionally protect and steward land. | New Jersey | MayMay not provide grants every year | | "Melissa Danskin, Land Trust Alliance Northeast Program, P.O. Box 792, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; (518) 587-0774; mdanskin@lta.org; Website: www.lta.org"
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| "Lawrence Foundation, The " | "The initial focus of our contributions and grants will be education, environment and health although our interests are fairly diverse and may lead us into other areas on an occasional basis. Nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public schools and libraries are eligible for contributions or grants." | national | Apr 30 and Oct 31 annually | "average grant= $5,000;Grants are awarded twice a year. There is a two step application process 1) a letter of inquiry and if chosen, 2) a full proposal. Letters of inquiry are open to any organization that wishes to be considered for a grant and meets the grant guidelines. Full proposals are by invitation only. Letters of inquiry are due February 1 and August 1 for the two grant cycles." | "The Lawrence Foundation, Lori Mitchell 530 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 207, Santa Monica, CA 90401, (310) 451-1567; info@thelawrencefoundation.org; www.thelawrencefoundation.org"
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| Max and Anna Levinson Foundation | "The environment, social causes and Israel/Jewish causes" | Nationwide | Apr 1 annually | "$50-$15,000" | "Charlotte Talberth, Executive Director, P.O. Box 6309, Santa Fe, NM; (505) 982-3662 or (505) 982-3665; http://www.levinsonfoundation.org/?How_to_Apply for further details"
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| Livable Communities Grant Program | "Projects should ensure the long-time health of ecosystems and humans, economic vitality, and community well-being. Proposals should propose innovative solutions to specific urban or rural environmental problems related to air and water quality, toxic substances, and/or solid waste management." | "New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands" | February | "This competive, small grants program provides $50,000 for EPA Region 2 to award grants for livable communities throughout the region. Proposal should be in the range on $10,000 as the federal share of the project. There is a 20% match requirement. Matching funds may include cash or in-kind contributions." | "Rabi Kieber, USEPA Region 2, 290 Broadway, 26th, New York, New York 10007; (212) 637-4448; see http://www.metrocouncil.org/services/livcomm.htm for more information"
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| Mary Owen Borden Foundation | "The Foundation's special focus is on programs that address the needs of economically disadvantaged youth and their families. Other areas of interest for the Foundation include affordable housing, conservation, environment, and the arts." | Monmouth and Mercer counties in New Jersey | "January 15, April 15, and September 15" | "$5,000-$25,000; http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/borden/guide.html for applicant guidelines." | "Thomas A. Borden, Executive Director, Mary Owen Borden Foundation, 160 Hodge Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-3014; (609) 252-9492 fax (609) 252-9472 e-mail: tborden@ibm.net; fdncenter.org/grantmaker/borden/guide.html or see http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/borden/"
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| "McGraw Foundation, Curtis W." | environmental conservation activities | emphasis on Princeton | "Oct 1, annually" | "$1,000-$75,000" | "Curtis W. McGraw Foundation, c/o Drinker, Biddle & Shanley, LLP, PO Box 627, Princeton, NJ 08542, contact: Samuel W Lambert, III, (609) 716-65111"
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| Merck Family Fund | "The Fund has two areas of priority to help achieve a healthy planet. The first is the protection of vital ecosystems in the eastern US. The second is supporting the shift towards environmentally sustainable economic systems, incentives, and behaviors." | "Nationwide, emphasis on east coast" | "Deadline for full proposals will be March 1 and August 1, 2008 . The Merck Family Fund makes funding decisions twice a year in May and November." | "$500-$150,000; Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. Hard copy format is preferred over fax or email transmission. It does not support individuals, for-profit organizations, or candidates for political office." | "Jenny Russell, Executive Director, Merck Family Fund, 303 Adams Street, Milton, MA 02186; (617) 696-3580; merck@merckff.org; www.merckff.org and http://www.merckff.org/grantguidelines.html"
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| Mitchell Kapor Foundation | Environmental health | Nationwide | Ongoin | "Non-profit organizations are eligible. Amount awarded $500 - $50,000." | "The Mitchell Kapor Foundation, Environmental Health Program Office, P.O. Box 29209, San Francisco, CA 94129; (415) 561-2182; Email: info@jaf.org; Website: www.mkf.org"
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| Money-Arnez Foundation | "Education, environment, natural resources" | Nationwide | | | "P.O. Box 40, Columbus, GA 31902 http://robertarenz.info/Business/MoneyArenz_Foundation.htm"
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| Motorola Foundation | Provides funding to higher education as well as a multitude of primary and secondary education programs assisting individuals to reach their greatest potential and become lifelong learners. Educational programs that promote and support the environment. | Nationwide | future deadlines posted early in year | Communities where Motorola has a major operating presence. | "1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60196 ; 847-576-6200; www.motorola.com/MotorolaFoundation/ or see http://www.motorola.com/content.jsp?globalObjectId=8152"
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| C.S. Mott Foundation | "The mission of the Environment program is to support the efforts of an engaged citizenry working to create accountable and responsive institutions, sound public policies, and appropriate models of development that protect the diversity and integrity of selected ecosystems." | Nationwide | Ongoing | "Average grant: $15,000- $250,000. Letter of inquiry" | "Office of Proposal Entry, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Mott Foundation Building, 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 1200, Flint, MI 48502-1851; see http://www.mott.org/Home/about/programs/environment.aspx for details"
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| "Musser Fund, The Laura Jane" | "The Laura Jane Musser Fund proposes to assist public and not-for-profit entities to initiate or implement projects in rural areas to undertake consensus-based activities in environmental stewardship or dispute. Funds for Programs in their first three years, Projects in the planning phase, or implementation phase." | Nationwide | varies with project | "$250-$35,000" | "The Laura Jane Musser Fund, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E-1420, St. Paul, MN 55101; (651) 224-5209; musser@visi.com; www.musserfund.org/environmental.htm"
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| "Nathan Cummings Foundation, The " | "The Environment program’s accountability approach will therefore seek to address the root causes of environmental degradation. Funding priority will be given to projects with the potential of having state, multi-state, or national impacts." | Nationwide | "LOI accepted all year, full proposals due Jan 15 and Aug 15 annually" | "Average grant: $5,000-$100,000. Send a 2-3 page letter of inquiry. One goal of the foundation is to facilitate environmental justice and environmentally sustainable communities by supporting the accountability of corporations, governments, and other institutions for their environmental practices. Priority will be given to initiatives that have national or regional impact. " | "The Nathan Cummings Foundation, Lance E. Lindblom 475 Tenth Avenue, Fourteenth Floor, New York, NY 10018, 212.787.7300, enviro@nathancummings.org, http://www.nathancummings.org/enviro/000023.html"
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| National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program | Coastal wetlands conservation and restoration | Coastal states | | State provides 25-50% of funding | "U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Division of Fish & Wildlife Management, Assistance & Habitat Restoration; (703) 358-2201; www.fws.gov (select ""Working With Others"" then ""Grants"" then ""Coastal Wetlands Conservation"") and http://ecos.fws.gov/coastal_grants/viewContent.do?viewPage=home"
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| National Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership | "Coastal America's objective is to protect, preserve and restore the Nation's coastal ecosystems. CWRP is a voluntary public-private partnership in which corporations join forces with federal and state agencies, as well as local communities and non-profit organizations to restore wetlands and other aquatic habitats." | Nationwide (coast) | | "Technical assistance and grants. Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible." | "Coastal America, Washington, DC; (202) 401-9928; http://www.coastalamerica.gov/text/cwrp.html"
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| National Environmental Education and Training Foundation | "To increase environmental awareness, environmental education, partnerships, etc." | Nationwide | "January, March, July, September" | | "National Environmental Education and Training, Vice President, Programs, 1707 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009; (202) 833-2933 or (202) 261-6464; neetf@neetf.org; www.neetf.org"
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| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Acres for America | "Acres for America is a partnership between Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The Acres for America program was established to provide funding for projects that conserve important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plants through acquisition of interest in real property. The goal of the Acres for America program is to offset the footprint of Wal-Mart’s domestic facilities on at least an acre by acre basis through these acquisitions." | Nationwide | "Pre-proposal deadlines are January 7, May 16, and September 15" | Minimum 1:1 match of cash or contributed goods and services | Applicants are urged to contact the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation regional director in their area (http://www.nfwf.org/contact.cfm) to discuss project ideas prior to submitting preproposals. Or go to http://www.nfwf.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Grants/GranteeRegistration/default.htm to apply for a grant.
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| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: General Matching Grant Program | Priority actions promoting fish and wildlife conservation and the habitats on which they depend. | Nationwide | Sept | "Funds must be matched at a 2:1 ratio, with nonfederal funds. Grants range from $10,000 -$150,000." | "National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036; http://www.epa.gov/wetlands/restore/5star/"
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| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Plant Conservation Alliance (PCA) | "To provide funding for on-the-ground projects that protect, enhance and restore native plant communities on public and private land." | Nationwide | "Dec 1, Jul 15" | "NPCI grants are modest, ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 with an average grant size of $15,000." | "National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Attn.: Native Plant Conservation Initiative, 1120 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036; (202) 857-0166; http://www.nps.gov/plants/"
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| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Pulling Together Initiative | "Support on a competitive basis for the formation of local Weed Management Area (WMA) partnerships. These partnerships engage federal resource agencies, state and local governments, private landowners, and other interested parties in developing long-term weed management projects within the scope of an integrated pest management strategy." | Nationwide | no 2008-09 deadlines listed at the moment | "Grants average $35,000-$45,000" | "National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036; Ellen.Gabel@nfwf.org, www.nfwf.org/programs/pti.cfm and http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Search&template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=4853"
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| National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Support Group Grant Program | "Increase public awareness and appreciation for the National Wildlife Refuge System. Three areas of emphasis: start-up grants to fund initial start up costs for support groups, such as printing of brochures, membership drives, consultant fees for planning missions and strategic plan; capacity building to strengthen existing support groups and enable them to be more effective; and project specific grants to use for developing education programs for local schools, outreach programs for landowners, habitat restoration projects, building of observation towers, interpretive signs, etc." | Nationwide | October | "$1,500-$5,000" | "1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 857-0166; Trevor Needham; http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_All_Programs&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=7126"
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| National Fisheries Habitat Program | Provides funding to restore habitat for coastal marine resources and anadromous fish. | Nationwide | | "Matching funds of at least 50% are required for the federal funds requested. Proposals may request up to $30,000 per year for a maximum of two years. Tribal, state and local government, organizations and individuals are eligible." | National Sea Grant College Program (301) 713-2435; National Marine Fisheries Service (301) 713-0174
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| National Geographic Society Teacher Grants | Promote stewardship of cultural and natural resources. | Nationwide | Spring | Current teacher or administrator in K-12 in the US or Canada | National Geographic Society Education Foundation; Website: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/foundation/what_we_fund.html
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| National Park Foundation | "Education, field training, preservation and conservation, interpretation and outreach" | Nationwide | Ongoing | "For current grants, see http://www.nationalparks.org/who-we-help/?fa=current" | "1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 1102, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 785-4500; www.nationalparks.org"
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| National Park Service: Land and Water Conservation Fund | Provide federal grants for land acquisition and conservation to federal and state agencies. Funds for the development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. | Nationwide | Ongoing | Matches grants for state and local governments | "12795 Alameda Parkway, Denver, CO 80225; (303) 969-2500; http://www.nps.gov/lwcf/"
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| National Recreational Trails Program | "Provide financial assistance for developing and maintaining trails and trail facilities. Trails can be non-motorized, multi-use and motorized purposes." | New Jersey | December | "Maximum grant award is $25,000. Governmental and nonprofit agency landowners are eligible." | "Celeste Tracy, Coordinator, NJDEP-Division of Parks & Forestry, Office of Natural Lands Management, P.O. Box 404, Trenton, NJ 08625-0404; (609) 984-1339 ; http://www.rco.wa.gov/rcfb/grants/nrtp.htm"
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| National Tree Trust Partnership Enhancement Monetary Grant Program | "Grants to support volunteer tree planting and educational efforts in four categories: tree planting and maintenance, education/training, overhead/administration, national/regional, program project" | Nationwide | October | | "1120 G Street, NW, Suite 770, Washington, DC 20005; http://www.nationaltreetrust.org/; emails to info@nationaltreetrust.org"
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| "Nature Conservancy, The " | "National organization that has a state-wide membership of about 33,000 people. Land acquisition and stewardship." | New Jersey (three regional NJ programs) | | | "200 Pottersville Road, Chester, NJ 07930; (908) 897-7262; http://www.nature.org/"
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| Nelson Mead Fund | "Wildlife preservation and protection, education, environment, natural resources" | Nationwide | | | "c/o Rend & Co., 1230 Kettering Tower, Dayton, OH 45423"
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| New Jersey Office of Information Technology's NJMapp Initiative for Community Access to Technology | Donation of ArcView GIS Bundle to Nonprofit Organizations and Environmental Commissions | New Jersey | Ongoing | see website for specific restrictions | "Douglas M. Schleifer, Geographic Information Systems Specialist, New Jersey Office of Information Technology, Office of Geographic Information Systems, PO Box 212, Trenton, NJ 08625-0212; (609) 984-7544; njgin.nj.gov; doug.schleifer@oit.state.nj.us; http://www.state.nj.us/ogis/gis_office.html (under NJMapp heading)"
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| New Jersey SmartStart Buildings Program | Energy-efficiency technical and financial assistance; capital projects | New Jersey | | Free technical assistance for small projects and equipment incentives. | NJBPU; (800) 854-4444; Applications online. http://www.njcleanenergy.com/ (search for NJ SmartStart Buildings Program)
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| New Jersey Tree Foundation | "State-wide nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion, enhancement and development of community forestry activities. Provides free trees and planting. Restoration work!" | New Jersey | August | Provides trees and training. | "Lisa Simms, Programs Director; (609) 984-3856; njtf1@juno.com; http://www.newjerseytreefoundation.org/home.asp"
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| New Jersey Tree Planting Grant | "To positively impact local areas by planting trees on land owned or controlled by state, county or local governments. Support of Community Forestry Programs." | New Jersey | December | "Maximum grant request for the program is $7,500, but smaller requests are acceptable. The requested amount cannot be over 75% of the total project's cost and the applicant must contribute at least 25% to the project's total cost. Open to any interested volunteer organization, school, municipality, county or state agency." | "Mike D'Errico, Supervising Forester; Division of Parks & Forestry; Community Forestry Program, PO Box 404,Trenton, NJ 08625-0404; (609) 292-2532; email: michael.d'errico@dep.state.nj.us, http://www.state.nj.us/dep/grantandloanprograms/_njtpg.htm"
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| New Jersey Wetlands Mitigation Council (Fund) | To preserve freshwater wetlands and transition areas determined to be of critical importance in protecting freshwater wetlands. | New Jersey | Ongoing | | "For further informationa and to request for a wetland mitigation grant please contact Jill Aspinwall, Wetlands Mitigation Council at NJDEP, Land Use Regulation Program, P.O. Box 439, 501 East State Street, Trenton NJ 08625; Jill.Aspinwall@dep.state.nj.us; (609) 777-0454; http://www.state.nj.us/dep/landuse/fww/mitigate/mcouncil.html"
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| NOAA Coastal Services Center | To help building capabilities throughout the nation to address pressing issues of coastal health and change by conserving coastal environments and promoting efficient and sustainable commercial and residential development. | Nationwide | August | The NOAA Coastal Services Center annually issues a Broad Area Announcement detailing the availability of competitive funding from the Center. A Broad Area Announcement differs from most other funding announcements by federal agencies because it consists of several independent opportunities. Please visit the web site for these announcements. | Violet Legett; (843) 740-1222; http://www.csc.noaa.gov/funding/
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| NOAA Community-Based Habitat Restoration Project Grants | "Local community-based marine, estuarine and riparian habitat restoration" | "Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and California" | applications were due september 27 '07 | "Amount awarded typically range from $50,000 to $200,000. " | Robin Bruckner or Alison Ward (301) 713-0174; robin.bruckner@noaa.gov or alison.ward@noaa.gov; http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/projects_programs/crp/partners_funding/callforprojects.html
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| NOAA Dam Removal Funding | Grants are designed to provide support to local communities that are utilizing dam removal or fish passage to restore and protect the ecological integrity of their rivers and improve freshwater habitats important to migatory fish. | Nationwide | December and April | depends on project | "Peter Raabe, River Restoration Finance Associate, American Rivers, 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, #720, Washington, DC 20005; (205) 347-7550 x3006; rivergrants@amrivers.org; general info: http://www.americanrivers.org/site/DocServer/FINAL_Funding_Guidelines_April_08.pdf?docID=6641"
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| NOAA Open Rivers Initiative | "Provides funding and technical expertise for community-driven, small dam and river barrier removals, primarily in coastal states. Projects are expected to provide an economic boost for communities, enhance public safety, and improve populations of NOAA trust resources such as striped bass, Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, Atlantic and Pacific salmon, American eel, American shad, blueback herring, and alewife. " | | | | http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/projects_programs/crp/partners_funding/callforprojects3.html
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| Nonpoint Pollution Implementation Grants (Sec. 319h) | "Provide funds to states for on-the-ground projects to reduce nonpoint source pollution runoff. Eligible activities include technical assistance, monitoring, ground water activities and resource restoration." | New Jersey | | "Local governments, cities, counties, regional development centers, local school systems, colleges, universities, local non-profit organizations, state or federal agencies, local or county environmental commissions, and watershed and water resource associations. Funding may not be used on private lands with the exception of demonstration projects." | "NJDEP, DWM; Nonpoint Source Coordinator;609) 633-3812 or email david.mcpartland@dep.state.nj.ushttp://www.state.nj.us/dep/watershedmgt/319grant.htm"
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| Norcross Wildlife Foundation | "Norcross makes ONLY restricted grants: for land protection, program-related office and field equipment, public-education materials. They support a very limited amount of community-service work, confined to the NYC metro area and the towns near the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary. " | Nationwide | proposals are processed quarterly | "The Foundation will accept grant requests only for amounts under $10,000. Norcross grants have consistently averaged in the range of $5000-$7000." | "Grants Administrator, Norcross Wildlife Foundation, P.O. Box 269, Wales MA 01081; (212) 362-4831; www.norcrossws.org/html/grant.htm and http://www.norcrossws.org/Foundation%20Infor/Foundmain.html"
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| North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grants Program | "Provides matching grants to organizations and individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation projects in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Projects must support long-term wetlands acquisition, restoration, and/or enhancement." | Nationwide | | "There are two programs (1) Standard Grants, funding cap of $1 million per project, 1:1 match and (2) Small Grants, funding cap of $50,000, priority must be matched on a 1:1 ratio." | "US Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Bird Habitat Conservation; (703) 358-1784; www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/NAWCA/grants.htm"
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| North Jersey Resource Conservation & Development Council | "Address issues related to water quality and water resource protection, sustainable farming and farm communities, building local community capacity and managing natural hazards that impact community planning." | Upper Delaware Watershed | May 14 for fall funding | Funding available to plant trees along streams & lakes to protect & improve water quality from non-point sources of polution. Nomination form on website. | Christine Hall - 908-735-0733 Ext. 105: E-mail chall@northjerseyrcd.org; Website: www.northjerseyrcd.org
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| Noyes Foundation | "Toxins, sustainable agriculture, sustainable communities" | Nationwide | Ongoing | "$250-$100,000" | "6 East 39th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016; (212) 684-6577; www.noyes.org; noyes@igc.org and see http://www.noyes.org/apply.html for grant details"
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| NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants | "Voluntary program intended to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. " | New Jersey specific statewide competition | | They require a 50:50 match. | "Contact: Janice Reid, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs (732) 537-6042; http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/PROGRAMS/cig/"
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| NY-NJ Harbor Estuary Mini-Grant Program | Provide funding for projects that foster awareness of the goals of the NY-NJ Harbor Estuary Program and that encourage the involvement of the general public and local governments. | New York-New Jersey Estuary | January | Nonprofits and counties in estuary are eligible. Check on funding availability. | "NY-NJ Harbor Estuary Program Office, 290 Broadway, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10007; (212) 637-3816; info@harborestuary.org; www.harborestuary.org"
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| One World Fund | "Environment, natural resources" | Nationwide | | | "John Weaver, C.P.A., c/o Moody Cavanaugh & Co., 793 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845"
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| "Orvis Foundation Conservation Program, The " | Protection of fish and wildlife habitat. | Nationwide | Ongoing | | "Historic Route 7A, Manchester, VT 05254; www.orvis.com (select ""About Orvis"" and then ""Conservation"") general info: http://www.orvis.com/intro.asp?subject=502"
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| OSI New Jersey Conservation Loan Program | Open to nonprofit organizations conserving land in NJ. Public entities are not eligible but may partner with nonprofits. Objective to assist in the completion of land acquisition deals where capital is insufficient in time required. | "New Jersey (Priorities are Highlands, Pine Barrens and Delaware Bayshore)." | Ongoing | "Loans of at least $200,000 at 3 percent annual interest. The loan is generally not to exceed 3 years. " | "Open Space Institute, 1350 Broadway, Suite 201, New York, NY 10018-7799; (212) 629-3981; http://www.osiny.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Program_CFP_GeographicRegions_NewJersey"
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| "Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program, Lorrie " | "Grants to schools, nature centers, or other non-profit educational organizations for the purpose of establishing outdoor learning centers. The grant recipient learning centers are those which most successfully reflect the Wild Ones mission to educate and share information about the benefits of using native plants in our landscape and to promote biodiversity and environmentally sound environmentally sound practices. " | national | Nov 15 | depends on project | www.for-wild.org/seedmony.html
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| Partners for Fish and Wildlife | "Provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners to restore degraded wetlands, streams and river corridors, prairie, grasslands and other important fish and wildlife habitats for migratory birds, anadromous fish, threatened and endangered and some marine mammals." | Nationwide | | "Technical assistance is provided free. Wherever possible, the program seeks a 50/50 cost-share between federal and non-federal partners, but cost-shares are not a requirment. Tribal, state and local government, organizations and individuals are eligible." | Contact local or regional Fish and Wildlife Service; Headquarters Office (703) 358-2201; http://ecos.fws.gov/partners/viewContent.do?viewPage=home
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| Partnership for Wildlife | Wildlife conservation and appreciation | Nationwide | | "Amount awarded is $3,000 - $107,000. Organizations and individuals with State Fish & Wildlife Agency" | "Chief, Division of Federal Aid, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240; (703) 358-2156; "
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| "Patagonia, Inc. Environmental Grants Program" | Environmental protection and restoration. Tends to support small grass-roots organizations. | Nationwide | April and August | "The company seeks to support small, grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas. Most grants will be in the range of $3,000 to $8,000." | "Environmental Grants Program, P.O. Box 150, Ventura, CA 93002; (805) 634-8616; http://www.patagonia.com/usa/patagonia.go?assetid=2927"
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| Pattee Foundation | Environment | Nationwide | Ongoing | | "President & Director, c/o Hunter D. Heggie, 1800 Republic Center, 633 Chesnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37450-1800; (423) 756-2010"
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| "Pew Charitable Trusts, The " | "The mission of the Environment program is to promote policies and practices that protect the global atmosphere and preserve old-growth forest, wilderness and marine ecosystems. Our investments are goal-oriented, and virtually all of the activities we support contain specific benchmarks that enable us to measure progress toward meeting explicit targets." | Nationwide | ongoing | $ varies based on grant. The Trusts make grants in six program areas. You should first review the information about the program whose interests most closely match those of your organization. The guidelines lay out concisely each program's goals and objectives and the kinds of activities it will and will not consider. | "The letter of inquiry should be mailed to The Pew Charitable Trusts, One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Suite 1700, Philadelphia, PA, 19103; Rebecca W. Rimel 215-575-9050 www.pewtrusts.com/grants/"
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| Philip Morris Companies Corporate Contributions | Programs that increase the public's awareness of the environmental and economic impact of consumer product waste. | "Nationwide, focus on NC and VA" | Ongoing | "$1,500-$1,500,000" | "External Affairs, HQ, 2nd Floor; 615 Maury Street; Richmond, VA 23224; (800) 883-2422; Website: http://www.philipmorris.com/pmcares/grantinfo.asp and http://www.philipmorrisusa.com/en/cms/Responsibility/Investing_in_Our_Communities/default.aspx"
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| Phillips Petroleum Company | "Projects must protect the scenic, historical, cultural, natural, recreational, and archeological integrity of a highway and adjacent areas." | "AK, CA, IL, LA, MN, NJ, OK, PA, TX, WA" | June-August | Must have 20% available matching funds. | "600 North Dairy Ashford; MA 3144; Houston, TX 77079 -1175 phone: 281-293-1000. Apply for grant online: http://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=2748&x_quiz_id=1803&x_order_by=1"
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| Plant Material Centers | To select and grow plants that grow naturally and provide them to those people who wish to grow native plants. | Nationwide | Ongoing | | "American Indian Liaison, Resource Conservation and Community Assistance Division, NRCS, USDA, Washington, DC 20250; (202) 720-8576; http://plant-materials.nrcs.usda.gov/"
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| "Progressive Technology Project, The " | "Works to raise the scope and scale of technology resources available to grassroots organizing groups working for environment, economic and social justice. Grants can be used for training, technical support, consulting, needs assessment, planning, hardware and software, designing applications and setting up systems." | Nationwide | | "Grants up to $10,000. " | "Progressive Technology Project, 1436 U Street, NW, Suite 201, Washington, DC 20009; (202) 387-9660; www.progressivetech.org"
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| Project Aware Foundation Grant Program | "Funds projects that benefit the aquatic environment such as: public education, conservation and enhancement projects, research leading to conservation measures, public awareness initiatives, enviornmental assessment and monitoring projects, and volunteer-supported community activism" | Nationwide | "Dec 15, Mar 15, June 15, Sept 15" | "average grant $500-$3,000" | "Project Aware (Americas), 30151 Tomas Street, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, information@projectaware.org, http://www.projectaware.org/americas/english/grants.asp"
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| Project Modifications for Environmental Improvements (Sec. 1135) | "This program provides for the restoration of rivers, wetlands and floodplains degraded by an existing Army Corps water project, including dams, flood control and navigation structures. Includes water recreation, , land recreation, riparian/wetland, and habitat restoration/ enhancement." | Nationwide | | "There is a four step process and funds provided depend on step. The maximum federal project assistance is $5 million, including planning studies. Tribal, state and local government, and organizations are eligible." | Contact local or regional Army Corps of Engineers Office. Headquarter Office (202) 272-0251 ; www.usace.army.mil ; for details please see http://www.americanrivers.org/site/DocServer/restoringriverfrontsguidetofunding5-1-02.pdf?docID=515 (page 38 of document)
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| Project WET Festival Grants | Grants to public or private schools and non-profit organizations interested in sponsoring a one or two day Water Festival. | NJ | "Feb 20, May 20" | Grants range from $300 to $800 based on the number of students. | "NJ PROJECT WET, Amy E. Messeroll, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512; www.state.nj.us/dep/seeds/wetgrnt.htm http://www.projectwet.org/"
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| Project WILD | Educating the youth about environmental issues. | Nationwide | February | Small grants only. | "National Wildlife Federation, Project WILD National Office, WILD School Sites, 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878; (301) 527-8900; http://www.projectwild.org/"
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| "Prospect Hill Foundation, The " | Environmental Conservation: The foundation's environmental grantmaking concentrates on habitat and water protection in the northeastern region of the United States. Offer strategies and policies for the conservation of significant private and public lands. Strengthen policies and initiate means of improving water quality and protecting coastal areas | Northeast | Applicants may submit grant requests to the Executive Director at any time of year. | Depending on project | "The Prospect Hill Foundation, 99 Park Avenue, Suite 2220, New York, New York 10016-1601; (212) 370-1165; http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/prospecthill/index.html and see http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/prospecthill/application/ for grant-making specifics"
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| PSE&G and the New Jersey Business/Industry/Science Education Consortium (NJ BISEC) | "PSE&G/NJ BISEC Environmental Education Grant Program is open to educators of grades K-5 and 6-9. Grants are available to teachers who can successfully link their students understanding of science, mathematics, computer science and/or technology concepts with enthusiasm and appreciation for the environment." | New Jersey - PSE&G's electric or gas service areas. | June | "Up to $3,500 ; use this document to apply for http://www.pseg.com/community/pdf/EnvGrantApp.doc" | "PSE&G/NJ BISEC Environmental Education Grant Program, c/o PSE&G Corporate Responsibility, Department, 80 Park Plaza, T-10C, Newark, NJ 07102; PSE&G’s Corporate Responsibility Hotline (973) 430-5874; www.pseg.com/community/grants.html"
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| Public Welfare Foundation | "Support to organizations that provide services to disadvantaged populations. Their environmental program supports grassroots groups working on community environmental problems that pose a present or imminent health risk; efforts to increase participation of affected communities in policy decisions concerning health and the environment, etc." | Nationwide | "August 1st, 2008 deadline" | "Most grants fall between $25,000 - $50,000. Only taking solicited proposals at this time." | "2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 505, Washington, DC 20037-1977; (202) 965-1800; general@publicwelfare.org; www.publicwelfare.org and http://www.publicwelfare.org/ApplyGrant/Guidelines.aspx for details"
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| Raritan Basin Watershed Management Project Outreach Mini-Grants Program | "Public education and outreach about watershed management issues, especially interests that are under represented in the planning process." | Raritan River Basin (New Jersey) | May | "Applicants must have a history of working within the Raritan River Basin and be able to provide evidence of liability insurance. Non-profit organizations and associations, schools, local government, public agencies and unincorporated committees are eligible." | "New Jersey Water Supply Authority Watershed Protection Unit, Attn: Outreach Mini-Grants, P.O. Box 287, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880; (732) 356-9344 x24; outreach@raritanbasin.org; www.raritanbasin.org"
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| "Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Gives" | "REI dedicates a portion of its operating profits to help protect and restore the environment, increase access to outdoor activities, and encourage involvement in responsible outdoor recreation. REI employees nominate organizations, projects, and programs in which they are personally involved to receive funding or gear donations." | Nationwide | Monthly | "Grants range from $500 to $2,000 each. No unsolicited proposals at this time, must be nominated by employee to apply for grant" | "P.O. Box 1938, Sumner, WA 98390; (253) 395-3780; http://www.rei.com/reigives, more info: http://www.rei.com/aboutrei/grants02.html"
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| Recycling Education Grants | Provide community education and promotional programs on recycling. | New Jersey | Mar 1 and Oct 15 | "Check on funding availability. Counties, nonprofit organizations and colleges eligible. For grant application see http://www.villageoflombard.org/DocumentView.asp?DID=951" | "NJDEP, Bureau of Recycling and Planning; Guy Watson; (609) 984-3438; www.state.nj.us/dep"
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| RESIST Grants | Supports radical activist movements for social/economic justice (includes environmental protection) | Nationwide | "Deadlines every 8 weeks, see website for dates" | $100-$3000. Grassroots activist groups eligible. | "259 Elm Street, Suite 201, Somerville, MA 02144; (617) 623-5110; resistinc@igc.apc.org; info@resistinc.org http://www.resistinc.org/grants/grants.html"
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| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) | "Provides a variety of opportunities for people 55 and over to volunteer in the management of trails, rivers, and open space. Grants can be used for staff salaries, fringe benefits, travel, equipment and transportation." | Nationwide | Ongoing | | "Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20525, (202) 606-5000, webmaster@cns.gov, www.seniorcorps.org"
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| "Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA)" | Provides staff assistance to support partnerships between government and citizens to increase the number of rivers and landscapes protected and trails established nationwide. | Nationwide | | "Staff time is provided free to projects selected for assistance. Cooperating applicant groups must demonstrate commitment of cost-sharing, which may include donations of time, cash and services. Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible." | Contact nearest regional or local RCTA office; National Office (202) 565-1204; http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca/
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| Robbins-de Beaumont Foundation | "Supports conservation and energy projects, pollution control, and waste management, especially volunteer participation and community organizing." | Nationwide | "March 1, approve proposals: June" | "Grants typically range from $2,000-$44,000" | "c/o Sullivan & Worcester, One Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109; (617) 338-2816. "
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| Rockefeller Family Fund | "Emphasizes public education on the risk of global warming and implementation of sound solutions, conservation of natural resources, protection of health as affected by the environment, meaningful implementation and enforcement of the nation's environmental laws, and public participation in national environmental policy debates. " | Nationwide | Quarterly | "average grant: $25,000-$35,000" | "http://www.rffund.org/environment.cfm; 437 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor, New York, NY 10022; phone: 212.812.4252; Fax: 212.812.4299; mmccarthy@rffund.org; http://www.rffund.org/environment/"
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| "Rockwood Fund, Inc., The (also called The Rockwood Leadership Fund)" | Seed money to grass-roots organizations; start-up funding | Nationwide | October and April | | "P.O. Box 40368, Washington, DC 200016-0368 website:http://www.rockwoodleadership.org/"
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| Rohm and Haas Company Contributions Program | "After-school programs that build environmental awareness and understanding; Sustainability programs that educate and promote development that meets the needs of the present society without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs; Building on the Company’s commitment to the practices of Responsible Care®, Rohm and Haas seeks proposals within this focus area that will educate and inform youth and their families about: Pollution prevention and Waste management; Environmental conservation and Biodiversity; Energy and Water conservation; Community beautification" | "surrounding their facilities (Philadelphia, Perth Amboy)" | Ongoing | " Grants are made for program, project and general operating purposes. Grants made by Rohm and Haas manufacturing or research facilities typically range from $250 to $10,000. Grants made by the Corporate Contributions program (through the Company’s headquarters in Philadelphia) typically range from $5,000 to $50,000." | "c/o Corporate Social Investment; 100 Independence Mall West ; Philadelphia, PA 19106 -2399. Phone: 215-592-3000 web:http://www.rohmhaas.com/wcm/about_us/community/giving.page, also: http://www.rohmhaas.com/community/giving/guidelines/guidelines.html "
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| Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment | Local river and watershed preservation | Nationwide | November | "$100-$20,000" | "6008 College AvenueSuite 10 Oakland, CA94618 (510) 658-0702; rosefdn@aol.com; http://www.rosefdn.org/grants/index.html"
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| Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation Grants | "Types of support include general operating support, building construction/renovation, endowment funds, and research." | New Jersey | | "$1000-$20,000 average" | "518 17th St; Denver, CO 80202"
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| "Sarah Scaife Foundations, Inc." | Supports public policy programs. Consideration may be given to organizations that promote the conservation of private lands. | Nationwide | Ongoing | "$7,500- $1,112,000" | "One Oxford Center, 301 Grant Street, Suite 3900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-6401; (412) 392-2900; http://www.scaife.com/sarah.html"
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| The Scherman Foundation | "The main areas of interest of the Scherman Foundation are the environment, human rights and liberties, peace and security, reproductive rights and services, the arts, and social welfare." | national | requests are viewed quarterly | "average grant: $10,000-$75,000" | "16 East 52nd Street, Suite 601, New York, NY 10022; (212) 832-3086; http://www.scherman.org/"
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| "Schumann Fund for New Jersey, The " | "Support of the conservation of natural resources, the revitalization of New Jersey's urban centers, and the restoration and protection of New Jersey's environment. The Fund believes that sustainable economic growth and sound and coordinated land use planning, at regional, state, and local levels, are essential to this goal." | New Jersey | "January, April, September, and December" | "$1,500- $50,000; Nonprofit organizations are eligible." | "21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ 07042; (973) 509-9883; www.fdncenter.org/grantmaker/schumann/guide.html"
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| Shore Protection Grants and Loans | "To protect existing development from sea-level rise and shoreline migration through dune creation and maintenance, beach fill projects and repair of exisiting shore protection structures." | New Jersey | based on need | "Municipalities and counties are eligible. Local cost share is 25%, loans are available for the 25% local share." | "NJDEP, Engineering and Construction, Bureau of Coastal Engineering, 1510 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753; also NJDEP-Office of Engineering and Construction,Bureau of Dam Safety and Flood Control,Bureau of Coastal Engineering; 501 State Street; PO Box 419; Trenton, NJ 08625 (732) 255-0767; http://www.nj.gov/dep/grantandloanprograms/nhr_spgl.htm"
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| Singing for Change Charitable Foundation | "Grants will be awarded to programs that promote environmental awareness and teach people methods of conservation, protection and the responsible use of natural resources. Efforts to protect individual species or animals are not usually funded by SFC. " | Nationwide | Ongoing | "Amount awarded is $500 - $10,000. Nonprofit organizations are eligible. For further information see http://www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=sfcarea" | "Judith Ranger Smith, Director, PO Box 729Sullivan's Island, SC 29482. 843.882.8021; Email: info@singingforchange.com; http://www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=sfc"
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| Smart Growth Planning Grants | "Advance the legislative goals of the State Planning Act by providing local jurisdictions with the additional resources needed to promote comprehensive urban redevelopment that is sensitive to community needs, as well as efficient investment in and use of public infrastructure, affordable housing, environmental, natural, historic and cultural resource protection and farmland preservation." | New Jersey | | Counties and municipalities are eligible. Some matching funds (either cash or in-kind) may be required. | "Office of State Planning/Department of Community Affairs, 33 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609) 292-7156; http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/osg/"
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| Starbucks Foundation | Environmental Literacy: Programs that offer place-based approaches to addressing environmental literacy and empower youth to be heroes for a sustainable environment in their own communities. | Nationwide | September 1 | "Grants range from $5,000-$20,000. Only accpeting solicited proposals at this time. Funding for 6-18 yr old's projects" | foundation information at http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/foundation.asp and grant information at www.starbucks.com/aboutus/grantinfo.asp
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| State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) - Municipal and County Planning Incentive Grant (PIG) Grant | Funding to support farmland preservation efforts. | New Jersey | January | Community must have farmland preservation plan. | SADC (609) 984-2504; www.state.nj.us/agriculture
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| State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) - The Nonprofit Grant Program | Provides 50% matching grants to nonprofit organizations towards farmland or easements on farmland. | New Jersey | January | Non-profit organizations. | SADC (609) 984-2504; www.state.nj.us/agriculture
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| "Stebbins Fund, Inc. " | Historic Preservation | Nationwide | May | | "c/o Anchin Block & Anchin LLP, 1375 Broadway, NY 10018; (212) 840-3456"
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| Stewardship Incentives Program | The purpose of the program is to encourage long-term stewardship of non-industrial private forest land. This program can also support grassland and other native vegetation restoration plans. | Nationwide | | "Technical assistance is provided free. Program reimburses up to 75% of the landowner's approved expenses to a maximum of $10,000 per year per landowner. Tribal governments and individuals eligible." | "Contact State Forester Office, see www.stateforesters.org; Headquaters Office, US Forst Service, Cooperative Forestry; (202) 205-1389; www.stateforesters.org/S&PF.html; http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/PROGRAMS/sip/"
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| The Watershed Institute Grant Program | Areas of funding are organizational development and watershed management with the goals of build the capacity of the organization; increasing the group’s presence in the community; providing the potential for the association to become financially stable; and develop programs designed to improve the health of the environment and provide opportunities for partnerships with various stakeholders. | New Jersey | Spring annually | "Grant awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 with a few opportunities to fund projects up towards $20,000. In kind matching is strongly encouraged." | "Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 08534; (609) 737-3735; http://www.thewatershedinstitute.org/resources/twig/; contact Alyse Greenberg at 609-737-3735 x 27 or agreenberg@thewatershed.org"
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| "Stonyfield Farm, Our Profits for the Planet Program" | "Each year, 10% of the company's profits are given to efforts that help protect and restore the environment. Desire to protect and restore the planet, generate measurable results, i.e. natural resources saved, people educated, promote Stonyfield Farm via sampling opportunities, collateral, media relations." | nationwide | ongoing | "Two-page proposal, they want to know who you are, what you've accomplished, what your mission is, what your goals are & how you plan to achieve them, where money would go. Along with letter include detailed project budget and proff of 501© tax exempt status." | "Mary Townsend, Director, Office of the President, Stonyfield Farm, 10 Burton Drive, Londonderry, NH 03053; http://www.stonyfield.com/AboutUs/ProfitsForThePlanetProgram.cfm ; Email mtownsend@stonyfield.com"
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| "Summit Charitable Foundation, Inc., The " | "currently only concentrating funds on conserving the Mesoamerican Reef in Honduras, and global population and youth leadership." | Nationwide | | | "1990 M Street, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 785-1724; info@summitfdn.org; http://www.summitfdn.org/index.html"
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| Sunbeam Corporation | Environment and Conservation | Nationwide | | Donations/sponsorships are made throughout the year. Preliminary correspondence briefly describing the organization or project is encouraged. The organization should submit a formal request for consideration. | "Director of Corporate Philanthropy, Sunbeam Corporation, 2381 NW Executive Center Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33431, (561) 912-4585; corpaffairs@sunbeam.com; www.sunbeam.com/corporate_philanthropy.htm"
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| Superfund Technical Assistance Grants | """To enable a group of individuals who are affected by a site on the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) to obtain technical assistance in interpreting information regarding the site."" " | "NY, NJ" | Applications may be submitted after a site is proposed for listing on the NPL. | "Up to $50,000 initially; additional funds may be available; 20% non-federal government matching share required. Groups affected by an NPL site. All groups must be incorporated as nonprofit organization." | EPA Region 2 - Carol Hemington (212) 637-3420; http://www.epa.gov/superfund/community/tag/index.htm
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| "Surdna Foundation, Inc." | "Biodiversity, human communities/systems, urban/suburban land use. Organizational capacity building grants are aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity of nonprofit organizations." | Nationwide | "ongoing, prefer online applications" | "average grant: $25,000-$100,000. Nonprofit organizations" | "330 Madison Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10017-5001; www.surdna.org and http://www.surdna.org/grants/grants_list.htm?cat_id=949"
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| Target Local Store Grant Program | Programs that bring arts to schools or school children to the arts and the prevention of family violence. Target will consider grant applications outside of this area though. | Nationwide (communities where stores are located) | "March 1, May 31 annually" | $1000 - $3000 range. Nonprofit organizations in communities where Target stores are located. Applications are only accepted online. | Target Stores; Community Relations; 612-304-6098; http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-001819
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| TEA-21 Recreational Trails | Create and maintain recreational trails. | Nationwide | Annual | "30% must be used for motorized use, 30% for nonmotorized use, and 40% for diverse trail uses. Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible." | NJ Dept. of Transportation ; http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/tea21/factsheets/rec-trl.htm
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| TechFoundation TechGrants | Technology Projects and Infrastructure Projects | Nationwide | April | "They anticipate awarding grants in the $5000-35,000." | "Steve Albertson, Director, Foundation Programs; grants@techfoundation.org ; www.techfoundation.org and http://www.techfoundation.org/index.cfm?objectid=F4F301F1-DFEF-9B8A-C8658C8C506586DA for more details"
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| "Temper of the Times Foundation, Inc." | "Recognizing that organizations working to protect the environment in general have limited access to paid media, the Foundation provides funds to underwrite advertising designed to promote the conservation and restoration of native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems in the United States. The Foundation also supports earned media campaigns." | Nationwide | "Due November 8th, 2008" | Usual grants $5000 - $15000. | "P.O. Box 2188, Vashon, WA 98070; Fax: 206-463-7856; E-mail: temperfund@igc.org; www.temperfund.org"
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| Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation Grants | This foundation awards support for general charitable purposes as well as youth programs to nonprofit orgs in the tri-statea area | Connecticut; New Jersey; New York | | "$1000-100,000 deadline is October 1st" | "Contact: William Griffin, President, (914) 793-7300; Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation, 35 E Grassy Sprain Road, Yonkers, NY 10710"
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| Threshold Foundation | "funds innovative national and international non-profit organizations working to further the causes of social justice, environmental preservation, humane economic systems and the peaceful coexistence of individuals, communities and cultures. " | Nationwide | check website for dates annually | "$5,000-$25,000" | (415) 561-6400; http://www.thresholdfoundation.org/index.php?id=246 for grant information
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| Tides Foundation | "Tides Foundation works with individuals, families and institutions to strengthen community-based nonprofit organizations and the progressive movement through innovative grantmaking." | Nationwide | varies with project | depends on project | "Presidio Building 1014, Lincoln Blvd & Torney Avenue, San Franciso, CA 94129; (415) 561-6400; info@tides.org; http://www.tidesfoundation.org/ and http://www.tidesfoundation.org/grants-impact/grantseeking-faq/index.html for FAQs"
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| Tom's of Maine | "Focus on projects pertaining to environmental protection, conservation, education and animal welfare." | "Nationwide, especially Maine" | September | "Grants range from $1000 - $10,000. For specifics, see http://www.tomsofmaine.com/toms/community/grant_guidelines.asp" | "P.O. Box 710, Kennebunk, ME 04043-0710; (207) 985-2944; http://www.tomsofmaine.com/toms/community/grants.asp"
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| Tourism Cares for Tomorrow | "Distributes grants to groups with one or more of the following goals: to protect, restore, and conserve sites of exceptional natural, cultural, or historic significance; to increase the traveling public’s awareness of and involvement in conservation efforts; and/or to promote conservation education within local host communities and to the traveling public. " | Nationwide | September 1 and December 1 | "usual grants: $10,000" | "Carolyn Viles, Program Manager, Tourism Cares for Tomorrow, 585 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021; Carolynv@tourismcares.org; www.tourismcaresfortomorrow.org and http://www.tourismcares.org/RelId/606053/ISvars/default/Worldwide_Grant_Program.htm"
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| Town Creek Foundation | "Support grassroots activism, monitoring the enforcement of environmental laws, public policy advocate, collaborative opportunities, media outreach, and model or demonstration projects fostering sustainable policies and practices." | Nationwide | "January 15, May 15 and September 15" | "$5,000-$200,000" | "Stuart A. Clarke, Executive Director, Town Creek Foundation, 121 N. West Street, Easton, MD 21601; (410) 763-8171; info@towncreekfdn.org; http://www.towncreekfdn.org/grantmaking.html"
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| Transportation Enhancement Grants (TEA-21) | "Projects related to transportation that enhance cultural and historic, aesthetic and environmental benefits. " | Nationwide | Program typically announced in winter | "Local governments, state agencies and nonprofit organizations are eligible." | "Contact person depends on locartion of project. General inquiries to: David Hawk, Federal Highway Association, 840 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 310, West Trenton, NJ 08628; http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/enhancements.shtm"
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| NOAA Community-Based Restoration Program | "Conserve, protect and restore North America's trout and salmon fisheries. Habitat restoration projects to benefit anadromous and marine species." | Nationwide | | | (703) 522-0200; http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/restoration/
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| "Trust for Public Land Barnegat Bay Environmental Grant Fund, The " | "For projects directly benefiting New Jersey's Barnegat Bay and its watershed. Grant areas include environmental education, planning, monitoring, research or land stewardship." | New Jersey's Barnegat Bay and its watershed | March | "Grants range from $500 to $5,000 each. Nonprofit organizations proposing local and regional projects directly benefiting the Barnegat Bay and its watershed are eligible." | "Erin Maguire, Trust for Public Land, 20 Community Place, 2nd Floor, Morristown, NJ, 07960; (973) 292-1100; www.tpl.org or http://www.tpl.org/tier3_cdl.cfm?content_item_id=13824&folder_id=2286"
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| "Trust for Public Land, The" | National nonprofit that works to preserve open space. Land acquisition. | New Jersey | | "Private landowners, governmental bodies and nonprofit organizations." | "1095 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960; (973) 425-0360; http://www.tpl.org/"
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| "Turner Foundation, Inc." | "The foundation supports activities to preserve the environment, conserve natural resources, protect wildlife and develop and implement sound population policies" | Nationwide | Ongoing | By invitation only | "Turner Foundation, Inc., 133 Luckie Street NW, 2nd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 681-9900; http://www.turnerfoundation.org/grants/index.asp"
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| Union Carbide Foundation Grants | "Grant support applies to restructuing elementary and secondary education and environmental protection. Awarded for general operations, emergency funds, in-kind gifts, and programs/projects." | Central New Jersey | | "The board meetings in the spring and fall to consider grant proposals. $5000-$45,000" | "Union Carbide Foundation, Deborah Surat, Administrator, 39 Old Ridgebury Rd, L-4, Danbury CT 06817-0001; (203) 794-6942"
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| Union Foundation | Grants will be focused on endowment and capital projects. | New Jersey (particularly Union County) | "Oct 15, annually" | "average grant: $10,000. There is no specific application, proposals should be in letter form, generally no more than 4 pgs in length." | "Union Foundation, PO Box 4470, Warren, NJ 07059; (908) 753-2440; http://ufoundation.org/"
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| "US Dept. of Interior, USFW: North American Wetlands Conservation Grants" | | Nationwide | "Mar and Aug, annually" | | "http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/grants/nawca/ U.S. Standard Grants proposals: David Buie (david_buie@fws.gov), (301) 497-5870, or Bonnie Gaukler (bonnie_j -gaukler@fws.gov), (703) 358-2017"
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| US Fish & Wildlife - Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Acts | "Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Acts were created to fund restoration efforts for the benefit of fish, wildlife and the American people. Appropriate State agencies are the only entities eligible to receive grant funds." | Nationwide | | Varies. Categories for funding are: Fish and Wildlife Resources; Sport Fish Resources; Wildlife Resources; Aquatic Ecosystems; Aquatic Resources and Hunter Education; State Wildlife Grant Program | "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Federal Aid, Arlington Square, Room 140, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; 703-358-2156; http://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/FASPORT.HTML"
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| US Fish & Wildlife -Private Stewardship Program | "The Private Stewardship Program provides grants and other assistance on a competitive basis to individuals and groups engaged in local, private, and voluntary conservation efforts that benefit federally listed, proposed, or candidate species, or other at-risk species." | Nationwide | Proposals are to be received between Dec and Feb | Cost share of at least 10% of total project costs (may be meet by in-kind contributions) | http://www.fws.gov/endangered/grants/private_stewardship/
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| USEPA Environmental Education Grants Program | "The Grant Program sponsored by EPA’s Office of Environmental Education supports environmental education projects that enhance the public’s awareness, knowledge, and skills to make informed decisions that affect environmental quality" | nationwide | Dec | "Grants of $25,000 or less are awarded in EPA’s ten regional offices, and grants of more than $25,000 are awarded at EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. " | USEPA Office of Environmental Education; (202) 564-0443; http://epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
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| Verizon Foundation | Supports quality projects and programs that directly assist community needs through effective communications and information mangement technology. | "nationwide, focus on areas with company services" | reviews proposals from Jan 1 to Nov 1 annually | "average grant: $5,000-$10,000. Verizon offers innovative eSolutions, In Kind Gifts, Volunteers, in addition to Cash Grants to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits." | "1 Verizon Way ; Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Phone: 800-360-7955, Fax: 908-630-2660Email: verizon.foundation@verizon.com http://foundation.verizon.com/"
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| Victoria Foundation | "Protecting New Jersey's environment requires a number of strategies, of which land acquisition is only one of Victoria Foundation's priorities. The Foundation supports groups that monitor and advocate for protected and unprotected open space, water quality, and scenic and recreational resources, as well as those that promote regional and statewide land use planning, particularly through the State Plan." | "New Jersey, focus on Neward" | Febuary and August | "$2,000-$580,000" | "946 Bloomfield Avenue; 2nd Floor ; Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 Phone: 973-748-5300 www.victoriafoundation.org and http://www.victoriafoundation.org/grant_intro.html"
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| Wal-Mart Environmental Grants | Support environmental efforts and education | Nationwide (communities where stores are located) | Applications accepted on an ongoing basis | $2500 range | http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/203.aspx; applications available at Wal-Mart stores
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| Water and Waste Disposal Programs | "Develop water and wastewater systems, including solid waste disposal and storm drainage in rural areas with a population of less than 10,000. Provides project grants, direct loans and loan guarantees." | New Jersey | | "Counties, municipalities and nonprofits are eligible." | "USDA, Rural Development, Business Programs (609) 265-3640; www.rurdev.usda.gov"
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| Water Environment Research Foundation | Water-related research (topics vary annually) | Nationwide | Summer | Amount awarded as needed. | "635 Slaters Lane Suite 300; Alexandria, VA 22314Phone: 703-684-2470 werf@werf.org; http://www.werf.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home"
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| Water Matters Mini-Grants | Water quality education | "Nationwide, in communities with a Cargill facility" | Ongoing | "Nonprofit organizations are eligible. Amount awarded is $1,000 - $2500." | "1800 North Kent Street, Suite 1120, Arlington, VA 22209; (952) 742-6207; http://www.cargill.com/about/citizenship/water_matters.htm"
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| Water Quality Cooperative Agreements | "Assist in developing, implementing and demonstrating innovative approaches relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction and elimination of water pollution, including combined sewer overflow, sanitary sewer overflows and stormwater discharge problems." | Nationwide | | "Tribal, state and local government, organizations and individuals are eligible." | "Contact regional Environmental Protection Agency office; Headquarters Office, Office of Wastewater Management (202) 260-9545; http://www.epa.gov/OWM/cwfinance/waterquality.htm"
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| Watershed Management Public Education | "Assist local environmental agencies, county and municipal governments, regional planning efforts to educate and encourage the public to support watershed management and protection at the local level." | New Jersey | | "Municipalities, counties and watershed associations are eligible." | "NJDEP, Watershed Management, 401 East State Street, PO Box 418, Trenton NJ 08625-0418, (609) 984-0058, www.state.nj.us/dep/watershedmgt/financial_resources.htm"
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| Watershed Protection | Catalog of federal funding sources for watershed protection. | Nationwide | Ongoing | | www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy/fund.html
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| Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention | "Also known as the ""Small Watershed Program"" or the ""PL 566 Program,"" this program provides technical and financial assistance to address resource and related economic problems on a watershed basis. Projects related to watershed protection, flood prevention, water supply, water quality, erosion and sediment control, wetland creation and restoration, fish and wildlife habitat enhancement and public recreation are eligible." | Nationwide | ongoing | "Funding provided for up to 75% of program costs, with at least 25% match from private, state or local government required. Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible." | "Contact local NRCS Office; Headquarters Office, Watersheds and Wetlands Division, NRCS; (202) 720-3534; http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/watershed/"
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| Wetlands Program Development Grants | "Support the initial development of wetland protection, restoration or management program or enhance existing effective programs." | Nationwide | | "Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible." | "John Cantilli, EPA Region 2, Edison Laboratories, 2890 Woodbridge Avenue, Ms100, Woodbridge, NJ; http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/grantguidelines/"
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| Wetlands Reserve Program US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources | To restore and protect wetlands on private property; provide landowners with financial incentives to enhance wetlands in exchange for retiring marginal agricultural land. | Nationwide | Ongoing | landowners | "Contact local or state NRCS office; Headquarters: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Watersheds and Wetlands Division, P.O. Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013; http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Programs/WRP/"
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| Wild Ones | Funds for purchase of native plants and seeds to be used for projects using native plants for landscaping and emphasizing involvement of students and volunteers. | Nationwide | November 15 annually | "average $100-$500. Schools, nature centers, or other non-profit educational organizations are eligible. " | "P.O. Box 1274;Appleton, WI 54912 -1274 Phone: 877-394-9453Email: SFEDirector@for-wild.org Url: http://www.for-wild.org/seededuc.html "
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| Wildlife Forever | "Supports projects in the following areas: (1) enhancing wildlife and fish populations through acquisition, research and management, (2) conserving and enhancing wildlife and aquatic habitat, (3) promoting wildlife and fish habitat and quality, and (4) Watchable Wildlife related projects." | Nationwide | January and July | Grants require at 1:1 match from a third party. | "2700 Freeway Blvd., Brooklyn Center,MN 55430;Tel: 763-253-0222; http://www.wildlifeforever.org/grants/overview.aspx ; info@wildlifeforever.org"
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| Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) | Provides financial incentives to develop habitat for fish and wildlife on private lands. | Nationwide | ongoing | "Technical assistance is free. NRCS pays up to 75% of the cost of installing the wildlife habitat practices. Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible." | "Contact local NRCS Office; Headquarters Office, Program Contact, NRCS; (202) 720-7157; http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/whip/"
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| Wildlife Links | Research and wildlife conservation on golf courses. | Nationwide | Preproposal due Apr 1 annually. | "Less than $30,000. Technical assistance is free. NRCS pays up to 75% of the cost of installing the wildlife habitat practices. Tribal, state and local government and organizations are eligible." | "Peter.Stangel@nfwf.org. National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Southeastern Partnership Office, 1875 Century Blvd. Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30345; (404) 679-7120; www.nfwf.org/programs/nfwfusga.htm or www.usga.org (select ""Green Section""). Better website: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Search&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=4045 "
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| "William Penn Foundation, The " | Protect and restore watersheds and related ecosystems. Promote smart growth and livable communities. | "Philadelphia region, Mercer County" | "ongoing for grants less than $82,001" | varies | "Two Logan Square, 11th Floor, 100 North Eighteenth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103; (215) 988-1830; moreinfo@williampennfoundation.org; http://www.williampennfoundation.org/" |