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2012 Grant Application for Environmental and Community Improvement Initiatives

This document outlines the 2012 grant process focused on funding opportunities aimed at enhancing air, water, and land quality, promoting environmental justice, and supporting sustainability education. The grants can be categorized into Major Grants ($3,000-$10,000), Small Grants ($500-$3,000), Micro Grants (up to $500), and PSEG Grants (up to $5,000). Key areas of interest include community organizing, innovative technology, applied research, and public access to natural resources. Applications are due by October 1, 2012, with decisions announced by late December.

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2012 Grant Application for Environmental and Community Improvement Initiatives

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  1. 2012 Grant Process

  2. Mission

  3. Grant Types • Major Grants: $3,000-10,000 • Small Grants: $500-3,000 • Micro Grants: Up to $500 (rolling basis) • PSEG Grants: Up to $5,000

  4. Interest AreasAir, Water and Land Pollution • Community organizing for environmental justice • Sustainability education programs • Sustainability initiatives • Air and water cleanup activities • Increased public access to natural resources • Innovative technology • Applied research in community public health and environmental areas • Community planning activities contributing to healthier neighborhoods

  5. Funding Criteria“Bang for the Buck” • Consistency with mission and interest areas • Likely or projected impact: clear goals • Potential of success: track record, team • Collaboration: Other Partners • Evaluation/measurement plan: specificity • Cost and cost effectiveness: leveraging other dollars

  6. Funding CriteriaExamples • Leveraging Resources: Dollars, Volunteers • “Train the Trainers” • Environmentally Distressed Neighborhoods • How do we know you’ve made a difference? • Phase 1 of a Larger Plan

  7. PSEG Grant • Community Benefits Agreement with PSEG • Different Application; Same Timing • 2 Mile Radius from PSEG Harbor Power Plant: Lower Fair Haven and New Haven Port Area • Focus on air quality improvements

  8. PSEG GrantsIssue Areas • Public Education and Outreach • Environmental Justice Initiatives • Public Health Studies • Environmental Analysis • Leadership Training • Community Involvement

  9. Awards Process • Application Due: October 1, 2012 • Decision by: Late December • Grants Committee with Scoring Process • Scoring Discussion • Final Decision

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