Green Infrastructure Projects
Overview
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Water, is now accepting proposals for funding Innovative Green Infrastructure Projects.
This ARRA funding for these projects is being provided through the Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Funding for selected projects will be in the form of loans with principal forgiveness. Eligible projects include a variety of water quality related projects that manage urban and rural stormwater through green infrastructure practices that restore or maintain natural hydrology and new or innovative practices that promote more sustainable water resource management. Eligible applicants include state and local government agencies, public universities and 501(c)3 organizations.
Proposals must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on May 15, 2009.
For additional details about this funding opportunity and proposal submission, refer to the call for proposals.
Funding
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Special factors
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Status
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How to access funding
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MARC's role
MARC is working with local governments to identify appropriate funding agencies and mechanisms. In addition, MARC is helping to coordinate a green infrastructure project that would plant 10,000 trees in public spaces.
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