Clean Lakes Grants

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

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

Required Information

While specific forms not provided, successful proposals should include:

• Project description and goals
• Budget and matching fund commitments
• Timeline and implementation plan
• Expected outcomes and community impact
• Organization capacity and experience

For more specific application details, contact Clean Lakes Alliance directly:

Phone: 608-255-1000

Email: info@cleanlakesalliance.org