Sweet Water is  requesting proposals for its 2014 Water Quality Mini-Grant Program, with a grant request deadline of November 14, 2014. Sweet Water expects to provide grants of $1,000 – $5,000 to established non-profits, youth organizations, community and civic groups for projects or activities which advance the objectives of Sweet Water – to achieve healthy and sustainable water resources in the five watersheds of greater Milwaukee.

Funding will be awarded to eligible projects located in the Kinnickinnic, Menomonee, Milwaukee, and Root Rivers and Oak Creek watersheds. Given the limited funds available, private businesses and units of government are not eligible for 2014 mini-grant funding, however, non-profit groups can apply as partners with local governments or businesses.

The aim of the Sweet Water Mini-Grant Program is to support local, grassroots efforts that employ green infrastructure practices and water quality-related activities that will improve water quality, enhance conservation, restore habitat or educate people about water quality issues and associated stewardship actions.

For information about the Water Quality Mini-Grant program, visit our website at this link.  The RFP and application can be accessed at this link.   If you have questions, please email Joan Herriges at herriges@swwtwater.