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Meramec Funding Sources

Five-Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant
Bill Duncan

Five-Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant

Aug. 1, 2019
By National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Story summary:

  •  The Five-Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grants focus on stewardship and restoration of wetland and riparian ecosystems.

Quick Facts

NFWF Mission
Protect and restore our nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats 

Grant Mission
Develop a nation-wide-community stewardship of local natural resources, preserving these resources for future generations and enhancing habitat for local wildlife 

Eligibility
State governments, Local governments, Tribal governments, Nonprofits, Universities/Colleges 

What do they fund?
Floodplain or wetland restoration, Education and outreach, Removal of invasives, Restoration planning/design/permitting, Bioretention, and more 

What do they not fund?
Individuals, Businesses, Federal government, International organizations, Advocacy, Fundraising, Lobbying, Litigation, etc. 

Length of funding
12-18 months 

Amount of funding
$20,000 - $50,000
40-50 grants given each year 

Match 
1:1 non-federal match 

Timing
Proposals due Jan 31, 2019

Awards announced in late summer 2019

About

Five-Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grants fund projects that address water quality (erosion and stormwater) in priority watersheds.

The goal of this program is to meet conservation needs and provide measurable and meaningful conservation and educational outcomes.

Establishing or enhancing diverse partnerships and an education and outreach component to help meet conservation goals is preferred for funding.

Funding priorities for this program include:

  • On-the-ground wetland, riparian, in-stream and/or coastal habitat restoration
  • Meaningful education and training activities, either through community outreach, participation and/or integration with K-12 environmental curriculum
  • Measurable ecological, educational and community benefits

Partnerships: Five Star projects should engage a diverse group of community partners to achieve ecological and educational outcomes.

 Project Examples

El Paso, TX

El Paso Community Foundation conducted an urban tree canopy assessment and permeable paver demonstration project as the gateway to sustainably revitalizing downtown El Paso and moving from gray to green infrastructure. This project improved drainage through permeable pavers, reduced flooding damage, increased tree canopy and shade, and recharged groundwater supply.

More Info/Resources

Contact Info

Chloe Elberty, Coordinator, Community Stewardship
202-595-2434
Chloe.Elberty@nfwf.org

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