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Environmental Partnerships Grant Program ,�P�� y 9 Information Sheet - 2001 Application Cycle � ��nu►r�`" Program Purpose: To encourage environmental service projects and related education activities through public and private partnerships. Eligible Projects: Eligible projects include but are not limited to: community ehvironmental service projects to clean up natural azeas such as streams, lakes and wetlands; prepare and produce environmental education products such as handbooks, manuals, videos and newsletters; and develop educational sites and exhibits that demonstrate environmental conservation principles. Creative project ideas that meet the program purpose above are encouraged. Grant funas cannot be used to ftu2d curricula, existing staff and program activities or capital development such as buildings and trails. Who May Apply: Private organizations, counties, cities, townships, school districts, and native American bands. i Priorities: Cooperative efforts among local governments, school districts, and private organizations and creative projects that meet the program purpose. Projects are selected I based on regional priorities. �, Level of Assistance: A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs not to exceed I a maximum grant of $20,000. The minimum grant amount is $1,000. Costs must be incurred and paid before reimbursement can be made. I General Information: Applications are due by March 31, 2001. Grant awards will be ' announced in the summer. Projects must ordinarily be completed within 18 months. How ta Apply: To receive an application or for more information, contact the grant coordinator for the region where the project will be located (listed on the back of this sheet). More information about this and other DNR grant programs is also available at www.dnr.state.mn.us. Click on the Financial Assistance link near the bottom of the page. i vvoo