July 27, 2009
Applications Being Accepted for Monies from the Sale of Chesapeake Bay License Plates Until October 1
Total Grants $392,152 Available
The Chesapeake Bay Restoration Advisory Committee is accepting grant applications to conduct Chesapeake Bay related education and restoration activities. The grants are funded with monies from the sale of the special Chesapeake Bay license plate "Friend of the Chesapeake." This year $329,152 in grant monies will be awarded to eligible applicants. During this past year, 53 grantees received $392,574 in grant funds. Since 1996, nearly $5.2 million has been awarded as a result of the sale of the "Bay" plates.
The deadline for submitting a proposal for 2010 support grants is October 1, 2009. Grant funds will be awarded in May-June 2010. To be eligible for receiving a grant, applicants should submit proposals emphasizing environmental education or restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay. Project focusing on environmental education should increase public awareness and knowledge about the Bay, and projects of a restoration and conservation nature should be action oriented.
Applications will be accepted from nonprofit conservation organizations, schools, and universities, as well as governmental agencies whose projects will affect water bodies that are located within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
For more information go to http://dls.state.va.us/cbrfac.htm. You may also contact the Division of Legislative Services, General Assembly Building, 910 Capitol Street, Richmond, VA 23219, (804) 786-3591.
