Ozarka Environmental Stewardship Fund Application

Will you be using a fiscal sponsor?

Organization Name (Fiscal Sponsor)

EIN/Tax ID Number (Fiscal Sponsor)

Address (Fiscal Sponsor)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Upload a Letter of Fiscal Sponsorship

Upload IRS Determination Letter (Fiscal Sponsor)

Organization Name (Applicant)

EIN/Tax ID Number (Applicant)

Upload IRS Determination Letter (Applicant)

Address (Applicant)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Website (Applicant)

Grant Contact - Name

First NameLast Name

Grant Contact - Email

example@example.com

Grant Contact - Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

If awarded a grant, who will be the signatory on the grant agreement?

First NameLast Name

Signatory - Title

Signatory - Email

example@example.com

There are no required character or word limits. To support an efficient review process, please avoid lengthy responses and focus on providing clear, concise answers that directly address each question.

1. Application Year

2. What is your organization's mission?

3. What is the name of your project?

4. Select the area(s) in which your project will serve the San Jacinto River Watershed.

5. Give a brief description of the project's purpose and activities.

6. Project Start Date

Grant funds typically will not support project activities that take place prior to award date.

7. Project End Date

8. Requested Grant Amount

How much are you requesting from the Ozarka Environmental Stewardship Fund?

9. Total Project Cost

What is the total cost of this project (this amount may exceed your request amount).

10. Budget Section

You may fill out the below project budget template or upload a copy of your existing project budget.

If you choose to complete the project budget template, please fill in only the sections that apply to your project. We understand that projects vary, and not all line items will be applicable.

Organizations may apply for a grant of up to $50,000 for a one-year funding period. Organizations may reapply in future grant cycles; however, renewal funding is not guaranteed.

Project Budget Template

Rows	Expense Description	Amount Requested
Personnel (Salaries and wages for staff)
Fringe Benefits (Payroll taxes, insurance, retirement)
Contracted Services & Consultants (external vendors)
Program Supplies & Materials
Travel
Marketing, Outreach & Communications
Facility & Space Costs
Technology/Software (software, licenses, minor tech tools)
Participant Support Costs (stipends, incentives, participant expenses)
Administrative/Indirect Costs (not to exceed 20% of total request)
Other Direct Costs
Other Direct Costs
Other Direct Costs

This field is the sum of the above template's "Amount Requested" column and it should equal the amount you listed on Question 8 "Requested Grant Amount".

Upload Project Budget. Note: this is not required if you completed the above template. Administrative/Indirect Costs are allowable up to 20% of the total request and should be listed separately.

11. Describe any items listed in the budget that may need further clarification.

12. If this project has been funded previously, either by the Ozarka Environmental Stewardship Fund or other funders, provide a brief status of the project. This may include the startup work on a pilot project.

13. How is your project connected to the San Jacinto River Watershed?

14. Is this project focused exclusively within the San Jacinto River Watershed, or do project activities and benefits extend beyond it? Please briefly explain.

15. Describe in detail the local need, challenge, and/or opportunity being addressed through the project. Include any specific or relevant data or evidence.

16. If applicable, describe the target population(s) and target geographic area(s).

17. List up to three goals or outcomes you hope to achieve with this grant and include any associated metrics or indicators of success. Where appropriate, goals or outcomes may follow SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound). Qualitative or longer-term outcomes are acceptable if clearly described and aligned with the project.

18. How will your project contribute to quality of life and/or broader community and environmental benefits within the San Jacinto River Watershed? This may include direct or indirect impacts such as community well-being, ecosystem health, long-term resilience, community engagement, or capacity building.

19. Describe your strategy or theory of change for this project, including the key activities you will implement and how they are expected to lead to your stated goals or outcomes.

20. Provide a project implementation timeline outlining key activities, phases, milestones, and estimated dates. A table or phased breakdown is encouraged. *Note: you may provide details here or upload the timeline below*

Upload Project Implementation Timeline. Note: not required if provided above.

21. How do you plan to monitor, track, or assess your progress towards your stated goals or outcomes?

22. Is this project anticipated to generate a volumetric water benefit?

What is the estimated annual volumetric water benefit expected as a result of this grant?

23. Are you collaborating with others? If yes, describe the partners, their roles, and how collaboration strengthens the project.

24. Has this project received funding from other sources, or are additional funds being sought? If yes, please describe the source(s), amount(s), and status (secured or pending).

25. Briefly describe the experience and qualifications of the individuals responsible for implementing the project.

26. What changes, if any, will be made to the project if the grant award is less than the requested amount?

27. Upload Most Recent IRS Form 990

28. Upload Most Recent Audited Financials

29. Describe whether and how this project will continue beyond the grant period. If the project is intended to be time-limited, explain how the project will conclude or what outcomes will remain after completion.

30. Optional: Upload Supporting Documents

Attach any relevant documents (e.g. photos, bids/estimates, project information)

Ozarka Environmental Stewardship Fund

Organizational Contact Information

Application Details

Project Opportunity and Description

Collaboration

Personnel

Funding Changes

Financials

Project Sustainability

Supporting Information