Clean Water Indiana 2018 Fact Sheet.pdf · 2020-04-30 · Clean Water Indiana Overview The Clean...
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Clean Water Indiana Competitive Grants 2018 Fact Sheet Clean Water Indiana Overview The Clean Water Indiana (CWI) Program (IC 14-32-8) was established to provide financial assistance to landowners and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). Through competitive grants, the program supports the implementation of conservation practices which will reduce nonpoint sources of water pollution. CWI funds are currently being utilized by SWCDs in both rural and urban environments for locally driven programs such as cover crops, streambank stabilization, pollinator habitat, and invasive species eradication. Previously funded projects include cost share programs, technical staffing, educational displays, field days, and marketing and outreach programs. Projects can be up to three years in length and districts can apply for any dollar amount that is necessary to complete the proposed project. For more information contact: Leah Harmon Clean Water Indiana Program Manager [email protected] (317) 607-4127 [email protected] • in.gov/isda/2374.htm Program Logistics Eligible Applicants: Soil and Water Conservation Districts Deadline: September 15 th , 2017 4 p.m. EDT Application Link: in.gov/isda/3441.htm Project Dates: January 1 st , 2018 - December 31 st , 2020 Match All proposals must have 50% match, except for staffing components which require a 25% match. Scoring • Projects will be scored using an objective scorecard that is still being developed. • Projects will be scored blindly to reduce biases. • Project narratives should not include identifying details such as county, watershed, waterbody or regional names. • The self-assessment in the guidance will be scored. • Attachments will not be scored on their own.
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Clean Water IndianaCompetitive Grants
2018 Fact Sheet
Clean Water Indiana Overview
The Clean Water Indiana (CWI) Program (IC 14-32-8) was established to provide financial assistance to landowners and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). Through competitive grants, the program supports the implementation of conservation practices which will reduce nonpoint sources of water pollution.
CWI funds are currently being utilized by SWCDs in both rural and urban environments for locally driven programs such as cover crops, streambank stabilization, pollinator habitat, and invasive species eradication. Previously funded projects include cost share programs, technical staffing, educational displays, field days, and marketing and outreach programs.
Projects can be up to three years in length and districts can apply for any dollar amount that is necessary to complete the proposed project.
For more information contact:
Leah HarmonClean Water Indiana Program [email protected](317) 607-4127
[email protected] • in.gov/isda/2374.htm
Program Logistics
Eligible Applicants: Soil and Water Conservation DistrictsDeadline: September 15th, 2017 4 p.m. EDTApplication Link: in.gov/isda/3441.htmProject Dates: January 1st, 2018 - December 31st, 2020
Match
All proposals must have 50% match, except for staffing components which require a 25% match.
Scoring
• Projects will be scored using an objective scorecard that is still being developed.
• Projects will be scored blindly to reduce biases.• Project narratives should not include identifying details such as
county, watershed, waterbody or regional names.• The self-assessment in the guidance will be scored.• Attachments will not be scored on their own.
