WATERSHED SCHOOL MINI-GRANT PROGRAM
Address Application Form Examples Press Release Specifics	School grants for environmental protection and education in the Deerfield River watershed Latest Awards!

The Deerfield River Watershed Association (DRWA) has established a Watershed School Mini-Grant Program, thanks to the generous donation from a private individual through the American Express “Just Give” program.

The goal of this grant program is to increase environmental awareness and to help protect the watershed's natural resources (wildlife, water quality, special places...).

Schools in the watershed (the land area that drains to the Deerfield River - see map) are encouraged to apply for grants to help them conduct environmental projects or further their own education goals in that field.

• Grants can be for any amount up to $300
• Projects should be completed within one year of the award
• The school must be located in the Deerfield River watershed and the project must take place in the watershed
• School level must be kindergarten - 12
• Public and private schools are eligible
• Projects with broad participation will be favored over those with minimal participation/audiences
• Results or what was learned through the project or class must be shared with other watershed residents. The reporting medium can take a variety of shapes (written report, performance, visual arts, radio spot, etc.)
• Results will be highlighted on this web site and in DRWA's newsletter the Current
• DRWA will distribute up to $1,000 per year
• No application deadline. Grants will be reviewed on a monthly basis until the yearly ceiling ceiling has been reached, which will be posted on this page: $1,000 currently available.
• Allow up two months from filing date to receive an answer.

To apply, fill out the application form and send to:

DRWA Mini-Grants
15 Bank Row, Suite A
Greenfield, MA 01301

May 24, 2011: The Deerfield River Watershed Association is pleased to announce the award of a mini-grants to the Rowe Elementary School for a Watershed Waltz program. The goal of the “Watershed School Mini-Grant Program” is to increase environmental awareness in the Deerfield River Watershed.

These are examples of projects that would qualify (but don't limited by these categories!):

• Stormdrain stenciling
• Monitoring the water quality in a stream or pond
• Conducting a macroinvertebrate survey of small tributaries
• Doing a shoreline survey of a nearby stream
• Creating nature quests
• Creating or maintaining nature trails
• Developing displays or interpretation tables for local parks

Examples of expenses grants can cover:

• Equipment and supplies
• Nature guides, books, maps
• Environmental workshop registration fees
• Transportation to museum or exhibit
• Laboratory analyses
• Specimen collections
• Consultant fees are discouraged.

To request a paper copy of the application form, email drwa@deerfieldriver.org
Any questions, please contact us by email
Email applications to drwa@deerfieldriver.org or send to:
DRWA Mini-Grants
15 Bank Row, Suite A
Greenfield, MA 01301

Do you have suggestions or would like to contribute content to this page? Please contact drwa@deerfieldriver.org

Revised 5/24/11 by MF Hatte DRWA HOME