e river systems in the U.S. with headwaters above Atlanta.
Our event provided a mix of presentations on longleaf pine restoration, Farm bill programs, and carbon markets, as well as a sumptuous southern homestyle lunch, and outdoor time looking at new longleaf stands and the integration of grass-fed beef rotational grazing systems. The Field day session provided an opportunity for landowners to see first-hand several longleaf stands and the integration of grass-fed beef rotational grazing systems and pine straw is harvesting. Just as important, leaders from public agencies and regional minority groups such as the Federation of Southern Cooperatives and McIntosh Seed were in attendance.
To learn more about the importance of longleaf pine restoration to decreasing the negative impacts of global warming and carbon pollution, click here.
For more information on this project, please contact Amadou Diop.
EPA Environmental Education Regional Grants- $1.9 million
Application Due: May 2, 2011
Eligible Applications: Local education agency, college or university, state education or environmental agency, nonprofit organization, or a noncommercial educational broadcasting entity
EPA is seeking grant proposals from eligible applicants to support environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques as described in this notice. Under this solicitation EPA expects to award environmental education grants from the 10 EPA Regional offices. EPA expects approximately $1,943,000 to be available for grants in amounts of a minimum of $15,000 and a maximum of $100,000. Each of EPA's 10 Regions anticipates funding a minimum of 2 grants resulting in a minimum number of grants issued to be approximately 20 grants nationwide. For more information, contact Karen Scott at EEgrants@epa.gov or read the full solicitation at http://www.epa.gov/education/pdf/solNotice2011.htm.
2011 Healthy Communities Grant Program
Application Due: May 2, 2011
Eligible Applicants: State and Local governments, public and private nonprofit organizations, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, K-12 schools or school districts; and non-profit organizations (e.g. grassroots and/or community-based organizations).
The Healthy Communities Grant Program is seeking projects that: "Target resources to benefit communities at risk (environmental justice areas of potential concern, places with high risk from toxic air pollution, urban areas) and sensitive populations (e.g. children, elderly, others at increased risk)." Assess, understand, and reduce environmental and human health risks. "Increase collaboration through community-based projects." Build institutional and community capacity to understand and solve environment and human health problems. "Achieve measurable environmental and human health benefits.
DOE Weatherization Formula Grants- Likely to be approximately $210 million
Application Due: Varies by program year
Eligible Applications: Agencies that administer the WAP program
DOE requests proposals for the Weatherization Assistance Program Formula Grant. The purpose of WAP is to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by low-income persons, reduce residential expenditures, and improve health and safety. Lead applicants must be agencies that administer the WAP program. Proposals due date varies by prime applicant's program year. Grantees will be notified as soon as an update on FY 2011 funding becomes available. For planning purposes, until a final budget is passed and signed by the President, grantees should proceed with their respective plans using the same funding level as the DOE 2010 appropriated funds. For more info, contact Meghaan Hampton at Meghaan.Hampton@netl.doe.gov or go to: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000446&agency=DOE.
Currently, the Fair Climate Project i