Apply now: Water Quality Education Committee grants empower communities

Nov 20, 2025
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The Water Quality Education Committee grant program provides funding to nonprofits, schools and community groups. These funds support the development of educational activities, events and projects that help improve local communities.

The program provides $15,000 in total funding for 2026 awards of up to $5,000. Grant funds must be used to support activity and/or event planning, project implementation and associated costs. 

Proposals are due Dec.12, and the awards will be announced Jan. 14, 2026. 

MARC is excited to see the positive impact you can bring to our communities!

Criteria

Selected proposals must address at least one of the following water quality education goals:

  • Provide public education about the adverse impacts of stormwater runoff and water pollution.
  • Promote policies and management practices that reduce stormwater runoff and water pollution.
  • Implement best management practices to reduce stormwater runoff and water pollution in area creeks and streams.

Government entities are not eligible to apply.

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