The MWCC Watershed Fund has funding to help our local watershed conservation partners develop the organizational capacity necessary to achieve community conservation goals. Projects must directly relate to community-led solutions using the Watershed Approach to conservation, and must also demonstrate a strong connection between organizational or community capacity and improved watershed health. Maximum awards range from $5,000-$7,000, depending on funding availability.
Previously Funded Projects:
To view examples of previously funded projects check out this blog post!
Purpose
The purpose of this funding is to fill critical capacity gaps, enabling local watershed conservation organizations to more sustainably and effectively pursue targeted conservation goals identified within their communities. Projects must directly relate to community-led solutions using the Watershed Approach to conservation, and must also demonstrate a strong connection between organizational or community capacity and improved watershed health.
Eligibility
Watershed conservation organizations that are supporting local communities to advance community-based, locally led conservation using the Watershed Approach to conservation are eligible. This includes watershed groups; conservation districts; irrigation districts; water quality districts; non-profits; forest collaboratives; tribal communities; and tribal government agencies. Federal agencies, state agencies, individuals, and for-profit entities are not eligible.
2022 Funding
The funding cycle for 2021 Capacity Support has closed. We expect to have another round of Capacity Support funding in the late summer or early Fall of 2022.
Questions?
Please contact Watershed Programs Coordinator Terri Nichols with any questions, and to discuss your funding ideas.
Terri Nichols