Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies Grant

Overview

Purpose

Mark Schwiebert established the Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies in 2016 to fund programs that educate the public on environmental challenges posed by climate change and natural resource depletion. It also funds environmental research projects aimed at counteracting these challenges through sustainable and/or synergistic products or applications.

Evaluation Criteria

* Projects should have a clear purpose and benefit in either educating the public or conducting research aimed at reducing or minimizing the effects of climate change and/or environmental depletion.

* Projects should be financially feasible, giving consideration to all sources of support funding the project.

* Projects should be technically feasible within the parameters of resources available for the project.

* Prior experience of the applicant organization in educating the public or conducting research will be considered.

* Projects should create an excellent return on investment in realizing goals relevant to the purpose of the fund relative to dollars awarded.

Examples of possible projects or programs:

* Funding speaker’s fee of recognized experts in conservation or sustainable practices.

* Funding research project for the Upper Mississippi watershed.

* Funding research in utilizing sustainable energy sources.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Eligibility
* Nonprofit organizations, universities, colleges and governmental organizations are eligible to apply for this grant. 
* Organizations must comply with our Diversity and Non-Discrimination Policy found here.     
* Qualified organizations include those recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, government entities, or charitable programs. Organizations working in the field(s) of health and human services, education, the arts, the environment, youth services, social services and any other charitable field are eligible to receive grants from our granting programs. 
* Unless otherwise stated, organizations must be located in or significantly serve residents of Rock Island County, Illinois and/or Scott County, Iowa.

Ineligibility

* Funding may not be used for the following:
* Advertising or marketing campaigns
* Deficit funding or debt retirement
* Direct financial support to individuals
* Endowments (unless otherwise state by grant criteria)
* Fundraising activities or events
* Political or lobbying activities
* Projects that are not for a charitable purpose
* Projects or events that have already been completed
* Religious or sectarian activities that attempt to convert a person to a particular faith or perspective, or social service activities that require participation in such
* Organizations or activities which do not comply with our Diversity and Non-Discrimination Policy.