NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Nov. 2, 2009
Vol. 39, No. 436
For more information contact James Brunswick, Community Ombudsman, Office of the Secretary, 302-739-9040; Vicki Ward, Office of the Secretary, 302-739-9000; or Melanie Rapp, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.
DNREC presents funding workshops on Nov. 9 and 16
for community environmental projects;
Grants available for communities where environmental violations have occurred
Two public workshops on funding opportunities for environmental projects that benefit Delaware communities will be held by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Community Involvement Advisory Council (CIAC).
Approximately $379,350 in grant funds are available in 2010 from Delaware’s Community Environmental Project Fund for projects that restore or provide environmental benefits to communities were civil or administrative environmental violations have occurred.
The workshops are scheduled:
7 – 8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9 – DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, Del. 19901
7 – 8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16 – DNREC Offices, 391 Lukens Drive, New Castle, Del. 19720
At each workshop, information will be presented on three grant opportunities – the Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) Grant; the CEPF Collaborative Problem-Solving Small Grant ($25,000 maximum); and the CEPF Technical Assistance Small Grant ($25,000 maximum).
Projects that meet funding criteria include those that reduce pollution, enhance natural resources, or enhance natural resources that improve indigenous habitats or create recreational opportunities for the citizens of Delaware. A 25 percent 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 violations have occurred are eligible and include: Delaware civic and community organizations; non-profit entities; educational institutions; county and municipal governments; state agencies; and quasi-state agencies.
Workshop pre-registration is requested but not required by contacting Vicki Ward, Office of the Secretary, 302-739-9000 or Vicki.Ward@state.de.us.
Grant requirements and the application form can be found on DNREC’s website, www.dnrec.delaware.gov/CIAC. The CIAC will accept applications for CEPF funding until 4:30 p.m., January 15, 2010.
Established Feb. 2004 by House Bill 192, the CEPF consists of 25 percent of all civil or administrative penalties collected by DNREC after Feb. 3, 2004.
For more information on project eligibility or application assistance, contact DNREC Community Ombudsman James Brunswick, 302-739-9040 or James.Brunswick@state.de.us.
