Friends of the Verde River his opening their 2019 granting cycle for local conservation projects. Nonprofit organizations and governmental organizations are encouraged to apply for the Verde Business Conservation Grant. The program funds conservation, restoration, and education projects that help preserve, restore, or enhance the Verde River and its tributaries. Applications, which can be found on Verderiver.org, are due by October 26th. Grants will be awarded in December.Project proposals are accepted from public land managers, local municipalities, non-profit organizations, or community groups. Verde Conservation projects include trail building and improvements, river access points maintenance, water conservation efforts, habitat restoration and improvements for river recreation, such as boating, fishing, and birding.
Application due: October 26th, 2018.
Grant awards announced early December 2018.
Awards distributed early January 2019.
www.VerdeRiver.org.
