Businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, neighborhoods, condominiums and homeowner associations may apply
The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program “is offering up to $10,000 per applicant for projects that focus on increasing wildlife habitat, improving water quality, or implementing environmental education in the Sarasota Bay watershed,” the organization has announced.
Businesses, nonprofits, schools, government agencies, neighborhoods, condominiums and homeowner associations in the Sarasota Bay Watershed may apply for funding, a news release says. Projects will be scored for their environmental benefits and community-building potential, the release adds. Applicants will be notified of awards by the end of May.
“In response to a year of persistent extreme weather, the Sarasota Bay Partners Grant Committee will award additional points to projects involving coastal cleanup initiatives and/or initiatives that reduce pollution, conserve water and energy, or promote community health,” the news release points out with emphasis…