Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants Program

Posted by on November 26, 2004

Applications Invited for Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants Program
Deadline: March 1, 2005

The National Association of Counties, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the Wildlife Habitat Council, in cooperation with other sponsors, seek applications for the Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants Program.

The program, which is open to any public or private entity, provides modest financial assistance on a competitive basis to support community-based wetland, riparian, and coastal habitat restoration projects that build diverse partnerships and foster local natural resource stewardship through education, outreach, and training activities.

The "stars" in "Five-Star" are the partners, funders, and/or participants necessary to complete the project, including schools or youth organizations; local or tribal governments; local businesses or corporations; conservation organizations or local citizens groups; state and federal resource management agencies; and foundations or other funders.

Projects must therefore involve diverse partnerships of ideally five organizations that contribute funding, land, technical assistance, workforce support, and/or other in-kind services.

Award amounts range between $5,000 and $20,000, with the average grant amount roughly $10,000.

See the NFWF Web site for program guidelines, application procedures, and an FAQ.

RFP Link: <a href="http://nfwf.org/programs/5star-rfp.htm">http://nfwf.org/programs/5star-rfp.htm</a>

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