Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund

Muskegon River Watershed

Deadline: August 1

In 2002, through the generosity of Great Spring Waters of America, Inc., the Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund (IMESF) was established at the Foundation to provide up to $50,000 per year for ten years for grantmaking.

Grants from the IMESF will be made for the following purpose: To support the waters and water-dependent natural resources of the Muskegon River Watershed by supporting conservation, enhancement, and restoration projects that will result in improvements to the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of the watershed.

Projects or programs that are primarily educational or recreational in nature or designed to increase or improve river access will NOT be considered. Proposals \will be accepted for projects located in any county within the Muskegon River Watershed.

Proposal Review Criteria:

Competitive projects will clearly and strongly meet the following criteria:

• focus on enhancing the biological, chemical or physical integrity of the Muskegon River Watershed
• demonstrate collaboration among organizations
• have clearly defined outcomes for the project
• leverage other sources for funding if possible

Funding available:

Up to $50,000 is available annually for projects that best meet the Proposal Review Criteria. Typical grants are in the $5,000 to $20,000 range.

Grant Application Cover Sheet (Word)

Project Proposal Budget (Excel)

Grant Evaluation Form (Word)

Fremont Area Community Foundation . P.O. Box B . Fremont, Michigan 49412 . Telephone 231.924.5350 . Fax 231.924.5391