Tampa Bay Estuary Program is seeking applications for the Bay Mini-Grant program. These competitively-awarded grants (up to $5,000 each) are available to community organizations within the Tampa Bay watershed for projects that address restoration and education priorities.

Applications are due September 15, 2023.

Funded by revenues from the Tampa Bay Estuary Specialty License Plate, Bay Mini-Grants are competitive awards (up to $5,000) provided to community organizations for projects in the Tampa Bay Watershed that address education and restoration priorities outlined in the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Tampa Bay. Application materials and additional information can be found at tbep.org/bayminigrant.

Funded by revenues from the Tampa Bay Estuary Specialty License Plate, Bay Mini-Grants are competitive awards (up to $5,000) provided to community organizations for projects in the Tampa Bay Watershed that address education and restoration priorities outlined in the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for Tampa Bay.

The Tampa Bay Estuary Program is now accepting Bay Mini-Grant applications through September 15. Application materials and additional information can be found at tbep.org/bayminigrant.

Projects supporting the following actions will be prioritized for funding:

• Encourage habitat enhancement along altered waterfront properties (BH-6); specifically focused on:
  • Development of educational products or programs that encourage Best Management Practices for mangrove planting and/or trimming (i.e. windowing);
  • Incorporating mangrove and/or salt marsh plantings into neighborhood-scale projects that enhance or restore native habitats; and
  • Community-led science projects that build awareness of local mangrove health (e.g., Mangrove Detectives)
• Promote public involvement in bay restoration and protection (PE-1)
• Promote public education about key issues affecting Tampa Bay (PE-2)

THE DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS 5:00PM ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2023.

Want to learn more about the Bay Mini-Grant program, how to develop a competitive proposal, and how to apply? Join us for the Bay Mini-Grant Webinar on August 23, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 pm! Register below:

Register for Bay Mini-Grant Webinar

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CONTACT SHEILA SCOLARO SSCOLARO@TBEP.ORG  |  (727) 893-2765