Applications are now being accepted from community groups and schools for Community Conservation grants from the Grand River Conservation Foundation and the Grand River Conservation Authority.
Each year, grants of up to $1,000 are awarded to qualified groups (they must be a registered charity), or up to $500 for elementary schools, undertaking conservation projects in communities throughout the Grand River watershed. Eligible projects must be tangible and available for the use or benefit of the entire community.
The deadline for receipt of grant applications is May 2.
Applications can be downloaded from www.grcf.ca or by contacting the foundation in Cambridge at 519-621-2763 extension 2373 or by e-mail at foundation@grandriver.ca.
