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Mo’ Money …. From More Places….

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….

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  1. Mo’ Money ….From More Places…. Rita Coleman, PA DEP

  2. 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!!

  3. Grant Programs • EPA Section 319 Non-point Source • DCNR – Rivers Conservation Plans/Projects • Growing Greener • AMD 30% Set-A-Side Program • PennVest – NPS (New)

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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)

  8. Growing Greener I: Applicants • Incorporated Watershed/Non-Profit Organizations • Counties & Local Government • Conservation Districts • Educational Institutes

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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)

  18. Plan for Success!! • Watershed Plan • Organizational Development Plan • Membership • Volunteers • Board of Directors • Fundraising Great Reference: www.fayettecd.org/files/Watersheds_Workbook.pdf

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