$10 Million in Puget Sound Watershed Funding - EPA Accepting Proposals Until 1/5/2010

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency yesterday announced that it is now accepting proposals for $10 million in grant dollars targeted specifically to protect and restore Puget Sound watersheds.

Tribes, local governments and special purpose districts are eligible to apply directly for funding. Proposals must be submitted by January 5, 2010. EPA is holding a workshop to answer questions about the solicitation and grant program criteria on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 1:00 pm.

For a copy of the request for proposals, information about the public meeting, and other information about how to apply, please go to EPA's web page at the following link:

http://yosemite.epa.gov/r10/water.nsf/Office+of+Water/WEI09RFP

For questions about the RFP, please contact Dan Steinborn at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).