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Mo’ Money …. From More Places…. Rita Coleman, PA DEP. Overview. Grant Programs Other Sources of Money What Impresses Grant Reviewers Common Errors in Grant Applications What Makes a Successful Grant Application Plan for Success!!. Grant Programs. EPA Section 319 Non-point Source
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Mo’ Money ….From More Places…. Rita Coleman, PA DEP
Overview • Grant Programs • Other Sources of Money • What Impresses Grant Reviewers • Common Errors in Grant Applications • What Makes a Successful Grant Application • Plan for Success!!
Grant Programs • EPA Section 319 Non-point Source • DCNR – Rivers Conservation Plans/Projects • Growing Greener • AMD 30% Set-A-Side Program • PennVest – NPS (New)
Other Sources of Money • Mini Grants • WREN www.pa.lwv.org/WREN • Coldwater Heritage Partnership (DCNR, PFBC & TU)www.patrout.org • TreeVitalize – DCNR ($1 per planted tree) www.Tree.Vitalize.net • REAP – Resource Enhancement & Protection Program – Pa tax credits for Ag BMPS www.agriculture.state.pa.us/REAP • Mitigation Projects – applicants for 105 Water Obstruction & Encroachment permits
EPA Section 319 NPS Grants • $3-4 million annually • 1st Priority - implementation projects: • to improve an impaired stream • or achieve load reduction for TMDL • in priority watershed with Watershed Implementation Plans (WIPs) • 2nd Priority - projects outside of priority watershed
Growing Greener I • Environmental Stewardship & Watershed Protection Act (December 1999) No Sunset! • Annual Fund Range $70-86 million • 4 Agencies Receive Money • DEP Portion of Money for: • Watershed Restoration & Protection • AMD Remediation • Abandoned Oil & Gas Well Plugging
Growing Greener II – 2005 Act 45 • $625 Bond - $230 to DEP • Funded Construction Projects Only • All Money Has Been Spent/Committed • County Environmental Initiative – $90 million to counties for their priority projects • GG I Money Pays for Bond Debt Until 2026 Decreasing Amount of GGI Money Available • Bond Debt Range ( $26-60 million/year)
Growing Greener I: Applicants • Incorporated Watershed/Non-Profit Organizations • Counties & Local Government • Conservation Districts • Educational Institutes
Growing Greener I: Projects • Development of Watershed Plan • Project Design and/or Construction • Operation, Maintenance & Repair • Technical Assistance • Evaluation, Assessment or Monitoring Tools • Education/Outreach
AMD 30% Set-A-Side Program • Federal Money to Address: Mine drainage problems (treatment, OM&R) within approved or qualifying hydrologic units (26) • ’09-’10 Money: $15 million – 2 Active Plants • ’10-’11 Money: $13 million • “11-’12 Money Ramps Up & Peaks 2020 • BAMR Draft Implementation Guidelines www.dep.state.pa.us search AMD Set-A-Side
PennVest – Non-Point Source $$ • Loans and Grants to Improve Water Quality • 20% of Annual Amount ($300 million) for: • Green Infrastructure (separate stormwater) • Energy Efficiency Projects ( meters, pumps) • Non-Point Source Pollution Reduction • AMD & Brownfields Remediation • Best Management Practices (Ag, Stormwater) • On-lot Septic Systems • Nutrient Trading
PennVest – NPS Money • Applicants – Municipal Entities (Con Districts) • 2011 Plan to Expand to Private & Non-Profits • Online Applications Only • Next 3 Rounds: May 18, Aug 31, Feb 15 • Grants Are Reimbursement Only • Grants vs. Loans – depends on cost, location & median household income (affordability) • Applicants Need an Attorney for Closing
PennVest – NPS Requirements • Project (even AMD & Ag) Consistent with: • Act 167 Stormwater Management Plan or • Municipal Stormwater Control Ordinance or • NPDES MS4 Permit Work • 2011 Plan to Change Statute for AMD & Ag • All Permits Must Be In-Hand • DEP Rates/Scores Projects for PennVest • More Info Contact PennVest Project Specialist www.pennvest.state.pa.us
PennVest – Bay Nutrient Trading • PennVest Role – Middle “Man” • Auction Window to Buy & Sell BMP Credits • Matches Buyers & Sellers • Absorb Some Perceived Risk • 1st Auction Summer 2010
What Impresses Grant Reviewers • Clear, Concise Proposals • Do-Able Projects • Successful Track Records • Partnerships • Match Money – Diverse Funding • Benefit : Cost – Best Bang for Buck • Groups with Vision & Plan
Common Errors in Grants • Too Much on Problem • Too Little on Solution • Expects Reviewer to Read Between Lines • Unrealistic Budget Items • Inflated or Undocumented Match • Lack of Photos or Data
Successful Grant Applications • Follow Application Instructions • Address Grant Source Priorities • Fit Project into An Overall Plan • Contain Realistic Budgets • Show Partnering Efforts (money & services) • Clearly Identify Projects’ Objectives • Provide Implementation Details (tasks, times)
Plan for Success!! • Watershed Plan • Organizational Development Plan • Membership • Volunteers • Board of Directors • Fundraising Great Reference: www.fayettecd.org/files/Watersheds_Workbook.pdf