How much funding does Clean Lakes Grants provide?

Clean Lakes Grants provides $100,000+ in funding.

When is the deadline for Clean Lakes Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Clean Lakes Grants

CLEAN LAKES ALLIANCE INC

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Funding Amount

$100,000+

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Clean Lakes Grants

Funder: Clean Lakes Alliance Inc (Madison, WI)

Geographic Scope: Yahara Watershed (Dane County, Wisconsin area)

Focus Areas:

Lake improvement and protection projects

Farmland management and phosphorus reduction

Leaf management and municipal erosion control

Lake access and in-lake management

Youth education and lake education programs

Water quality monitoring

Agricultural conservation practices

Community engagement and planning

Shoreline and beach improvements

Prairie and habitat restoration

Eligibility:

Community groups, non-profits, schools, and educational organizations

Municipal governments and county departments

Agricultural organizations and farmer groups

Research institutions (e.g., USGS)

Private landowners and conservation groups

Organizations working within the Yahara Watershed

Grant Amounts:

Individual grants range from $1,000 to $25,000+

2022: $100,000 total awarded

2018: $62,500 awarded across 8 projects

Historical total: Over $1.4 million awarded since 2010

What They Fund:

On-the-ground phosphorus reduction efforts

Agricultural education and best practices promotion

Leaf/debris management projects

Erosion control compliance and monitoring

In-lake ecological projects (carp removal, fish barriers)

Youth lake education and summer camp programs

Community planning and design contests

Water quality studies and monitoring equipment

Habitat restoration and prairie planting

Lake access improvements and beach redesign

What They Don't Fund:

Not explicitly stated in provided materials

Key Requirements:

Recipients must contribute matching funds to projects

Projects leverage significant additional funding from partner investments

Focus on innovative approaches and community involvement

Contact Information:

Address: 150 East Gilman St., Suite 2600, Madison, WI 53703

Phone: 608-255-1000

Email: info@cleanlakesalliance.org

Website: cleanlakesalliance.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures not specified in provided materials. However, based on grant announcements:

Application Submission: Organizations can submit grant proposals
Selection Process: Grants are awarded based on project merit, community impact, and alignment with Clean Lakes Alliance priorities
Award Timeline: Grants typically announced/awarded annually
Matching Funds Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate ability to contribute matching funds to designated projects