News

Call for Green Grant Proposals!

A new grant is available for projects that will restore and conserve a precious natural resource: the Delaware River Watershed.

The $4.3 million grant is aptly named the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund (DWCF) and is administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).

Those qualified for funding include:

  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Federal, state, interstate and local governments
  • Indian tribes
  • Educational institutions

Eligible projects will be related to water quality improvement, habitat restoration, flood mitigation, and more.

It’s a worthy cause. The Delaware River Watershed supports essential economic activity and is home to more than 200 species of fish, oysters and crab, and includes forests and wetlands. It performs many ecosystem services that are essential to the health of the wildlife there, including water filtration and carbon sequestration. Not to mention, it provides Philly with drinking water.

Visit NFWF’s site for more information about eligibility and how to apply. And don’t forget to share for those who may qualify!

Featured image by Nicholas A. Tonelli, courtesy of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Brianna Baker

Brianna is a Philly-based journalist and Baltimore native with a passion for reporting on urban sustainability and environmental justice. In her free time, she's an amateur vegetarian chef, Harry Potter trivia champion and occasional world traveler.

Recent Posts

PA exits RGGI, 10-cent bag fees, Birds supporting Birds & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Pa. budget deal officially kills key greenhouse gas…

4 days ago

Exact Solar Celebrates 20 Years: Reflecting on the journey

From a family business to over 2,500 projects across the region, Exact Solar keeps community,…

5 days ago

Climate Change is overwhelming Philly’s sewers. Here’s what GSI can do for stormwater.

Why heavier rain means more sewage in Philly’s rivers As climate change brings more frequent…

6 days ago

Advocates want the district’s long-term facilities plan to prioritize climate preparedness.

The Philadelphia school system is undergoing a facilities planning process and will be announcing school…

2 weeks ago

New SBN leadership, new round of city cleanups, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Sustainable Business Network welcomes new executive director. Zoraida…

2 weeks ago

Local activists tackle waste with ‘Philly Talks Trash’ newsletter

How neighbors in Northwest Philly are communicating waste reduction. This story was originally published in…

2 weeks ago