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<strong>Connoquenessing</strong> <strong>Creek</strong> <strong>Watershed</strong> <strong>Conservation</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>Sponsoring Organization Description / Restrictions Contact<strong>Plan</strong>tingsNational 4-H CouncilNational Gardening Association<strong>Plan</strong>t Material CentersGrants are used to stimulate community tree planting and/or reforestationprojects. Awarded to communities in support of on-going communityplanting/reforestation project or to stimulate new and creative youth-ledprojects. Organization must secure matching funds or in-kind contributionsfrom other sources equal to the amount requested.One hundred grants to be awarded to start-up programs involving children, and300 will be awarded to established programs. Covers tools, seeds, plantmaterials, products, and educational resources. Grant restricted to programsinvolving children. There is a $10.00 administrative fee.American Indian Liaison Resource <strong>Conservation</strong> and Community AssistanceDivision of USDA/NRCS. PMC select and grow plants that grow naturally andprovide them to those people who wish to grow native plants.www.fourhcouncil.eduwww.kidsgardening.com(202) 720-8576Remediation/RestorationAbandoned Mine Land ReclamationProgram - Office of Surface MiningAMD <strong>Watershed</strong> Assessment - Bureau ofMining and ReclamationAmerican Canoe Association CFS GrantsPA DEP - BAMR Abandoned MineReclamation GrantsBring Back the Natives - National Fish andWildlife FoundationApplications accepted anytime. Provides for the restoration of eligible landsand waters that have been mined, abandoned, or left inadequately restored.Two different grants are available. Protects land and corrects environmentaldamage caused by coal mining.Must be a municipality, municipal authority or incorporated non-profit. AMDprojects only.For grassroots organizations to improve waterways. Cleanups, ripariancorridor, and water quality monitoring projects. Very flexible as long as it isimproving waterways and fish habitat. Can not be used to pay staff. However,it can be used to pay a contractor. Must use volunteer help.Funds must be used for project development, design, construction, and directlyrelated expenses. Site chosen must be located in a watershed or area with anapproved rehabilitation plan . No administrative cost. Must be a municipality,municipal authority, or incorporated 501(c)3.Supports on-the-ground habitat restoration projects that benefit native aquaticspecies in their historic range.www.osmre.gov(717) 787-7007www.acnet.org(814) 472-1800www.nfwf.orgAppendix L. Funding Sources Page 12 of 15

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