[Calclg-l] Grant opportunity for communities

[Nelson, Marie]

Conservation Fund Accepting Applications for Kodak American

        Greenways Awards Program

 

 Deadline: June 15, 2008

 

 The Kodak American Greenways Awards Program, a partnership project of
the Eastman Kodak Company ( http://www.kodak.com/ ),  the Conservation
Fund ( http://www.conservationfund.org/ ), and  the National Geographic
Society (http://nationalgeographic.com/ ),  provides small grants to
stimulate the planning and design of  greenways in communities
throughout America.

 

 Grants may be used for activities such as mapping, ecological
assessments, surveying, conferences, and design activities;  developing
brochures, interpretative displays, audio-visual  productions, or public
opinion surveys; and hiring consultants,  incorporating land trusts,
building infrastructure (e.g., a foot  bridge or bike path), or other
creative projects. In general,  grants can be used for all appropriate
expenses needed to complete a greenway project, including planning,
technical assistance, legal, and other costs.

 

 Grant recipients are selected according to criteria that include  the
importance of the project to local greenway development  efforts;
demonstrated community support for the project; extent  to which the
grant will result in matching funds or other support  from public or
private sources; the likelihood of tangible results; and capacity of the
organization to complete the project.

 

 Awards will primarily go to local, regional, or statewide non-profit
organizations. Although public agencies may also apply, community
organizations will receive preference.

 

 Most grants will range from $500 to $1,000 each; the maximum individual
grant award is $2,500.

 

 Visit the Conservation Fund Web site for complete program information.

 

 RFP Link: 

 http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10012012/conservation

 

 For additional RFPs in Environment, visit:

 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_environment.jhtml