For more information contact James Brunswick, Community Ombudsman, Office of the Secretary, 302-735-2516; Gail Henderson, Office of the Secretary, 302-739-9000; or Melanie Rapp, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.

DNREC presents funding workshops Nov. 3, 8
for community environmental projects

DOVER (Oct, 26, 2010) – 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 $464,500 in grant funds are available in 2011 from Delaware’s Community Environmental Project Fund for projects that restore or provide environmental benefits to communities where civil or administrative environmental violations have occurred.

The workshops are scheduled:

7 – 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3 – DNREC Offices, 391 Lukens Drive, Conference Room A, New Castle, Del. 19720

7 – 8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 8 – DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, Del. 19901

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 to 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; educational institutions; county and municipal governments; state agencies; and quasi-state agencies.

Workshop pre-registration is requested but not required by contacting Gail Henderson, Office of the Secretary, 302-739-9000 or Gail.Henderson@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 21, 2011.

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.

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