DNREC/OTS
Legal Notice
Public Workshops
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will hold two free public workshops on the Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grant program. The workshops will be held:
Monday, November 9, 2009
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
DNREC Auditorium,
89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Monday, November 16, 2009
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
DNREC Offices, 391 Lukens Drive,
New Castle, DE 19720
There will be approximately $379,350 available in 2010. The application deadline is Friday, January 15, by close of business at 4:30 PM.
The DNREC Community Ombudsman will explain three CEPF grant opportunities in 2010:
• The Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF)
• The CEPF Collaborative Problem-Solving Small Grant ($25,000 Maximum),
• The CEPF Technical Assistance Small Grant ($25,000 Maximum).
The Community Environmental Project Fund was created by House Bill 192, in February 2004. This legislation enables DNREC to withhold 25 percent of all civil or administrative penalties collected by the Department. HB 192 requires that CEPF funds benefit the communities where the civil or administrative violations occurred. It provides for the restoration of affected communities by funding environmental projects that result in:
1. The reduction of pollution
2. The enhancement of natural resources
3. The enhancement of natural resources for the purposes of improving indigenous habitats or creating recreational opportunities for the citizens of Delaware.
A 25% match in funding, volunteer services, or donated supplies is required of each grant recipient.
Only state or federally incorporated non-profit entities that represent the communities where the violation occurred are eligible for CEPF funds. They include:
• Civic and community-based organizations
• Educational institutions
• County government
• Municipal governments
• State agencies
• Quasi-state agencies
Pre-registration is requested, but not required. Contact Vicki Ward, Office of the Secretary at:
302-739-9000 of
Vicki.Ward@state.de.us to pre-register, of for directions to a workshop.
For an application form, and more information on requirements, visit:
www.dnrec.delaware.gov/CIAC 