Steve,
You might want to consider contacting your
local community foundation. Many of us provide pass through/special projects opportunities
and you might gain strength in your cause by connecting with your foundation
regardless of whether or not your project is their priority. At the very least
they will gain a better understanding of your work, and you of theirs. Most
Michigan community foundations have been on the receiving end of land use funds,
particularly from 1998-2002 and now many are jumping on the opportunity to
engage their communities via Great Lakes protection. If you’re interested
in some wonderful examples of CF in action see www.cmif.org
and look for SE MI, Grand Traverse, and Muskegon Community Foundations.(as well
as many others)
Best Wishes,
Mary Sue Hyslop, Executive Director
The Keweenaw Community Foundation
Your Community Foundation...For good, For ever.
326 Shelden Ave., P.O. Box 101 Houghton,
MI 49931
906-482-9673 906-482-9679-fax
kcfdirector@charterinternet.com
k-c-f.org
"The cynic says, 'One man can't do anything'. I say, 'Only
one man can do anything'.
All good ideas start with one man. The creative, caring, believing person sends
out waves of influence.
He affects others who in turn affect others."
From: owner-glin-announce@great-lakes.net
[mailto:owner-glin-announce@great-lakes.net] On
Behalf Of Steven Pollack
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006
3:51 PM
To: Martha Waszak; ENVIROMICH;
GLIN; OGLLIST
Subject: Re: GLIN==> REMINDER-
Funding Opportunity Helps Citizens Get Involved in Protectingthe Great Lakes
I just want to comment on my situation in case it is similar to other
environmental groups. There are several nice funding programs for
environmental groups doing work in the great lakes basin. Unfortunately,
in my case, I am not a 501(c)(3) so I pass each time I see these funding
opportunities. It might be nice to be able to get $500 or $1000 to send
out an advocacy mailing to the towns affected by my issue.
I certainly understand that limiting these grants to organizations with
accountable paperwork protects the interest of the donor from having their
money wasted. However, in my case it is not worth the paperwork headache
to set up a charitable organization.
I simply research the issues, contact local politicians, and work my
website. i.e. the cheap stuff. I imagine there are many similarly
situated grassroots organizations doi ng the heavy lifting on various issues
that are too small to form a 501(c)(3) yet are deserving of a little financial
support.
Something to think about.
Citizens for a Cleaner Lake Michigan
*REMINDER*
Funding Opportunity Helps Citizens Get Involved in Protecting the Great Lakes
In response to the increasing threat posed by invasive plants and animals to
Michigan's waterways, the Department of Environmental Quality's Office of the
Great Lakes is continuing to support local efforts to prevent and control
aquatic invasive species (AIS) through the fourth annual Aquatic Invasive
Species Information and Education Small Grants Program .
"This funding opportunity will assist Michigan's citizens who are looking
for ways to get involved in helping to prevent the introduction and spread of
AIS," said OGL Director Ken DeBeaussaert.
An AIS is defined as a species that is not native, and whose introduction
causes, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human
health. A total of $22,000 is available for small grants ranging from $1,500 to
$3,000.
The program, administered by the Michigan Great Lakes Protection Fund, utilizes
proceeds from the sale of the 2005 Great Lakes Protection Fund decal to fund
local information and education initiatives to prevent and control AIS introductions
and spread throughout Michigan waters. Examples of eligible projects include
boater education programs, training and monitoring programs, early detection
and rapid response activities.
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, tribes, and local units of
government are invited to app ly. The application deadline is January 20, 2006
with grant periods beginning April 3, 2006. For more information on this grant
opportunity or to obtain the full request for proposals and grant application,
please visit www.michigan.gov/deqmiglprotectionfund, or contact the OGL at
517-335-4056.
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