• 2026 Application Form: Water Quality Education and Outreach Mini-Grants

  • Additional Resources:

    • 2026 Call for Applications - Outlines application deadlines and funding restrictions, (i.e., specific types of projects that will be funded), as well as eligibility and budget requirements.
    • Educational Resources Guide - Collection of existing lesson plans, videos, and activity ideas that applicants are encouraged to use in mini-grant projects (rather than creating duplicative materials). If you have resources to add to this guide, please let us know!
    • MACD Mini-Grants Library - Collection of past projects funded through this program.
    • Match Funding - Guidance on sources of match funds and how to calculate the value of volunteer hours, donations, and other resources to meet match requirements.

    Instructions and Application Requirements:

    • Please fill out all fields in this application and submit it to MACD prior to the application deadline via email or mailed with a postmarked date before the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
    • Please limit responses to the suggested length (1-2 paragraphs) for each question.
    • Each application must be signed by the primary contact for the organization (or their direct supervisor if employment/service term is expected to end prior to the end of the contract term). 

  • Section 1: Applicant Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Has your organization applied for this mini-grant program before?*
  • Was your project awarded funding through this program?

  • Section 2: Project Information

  • Project Type*

  • Please respond to the following (no more than 1-2 paragraphs each is necessary):

  • 7. Will equipment or other reusable materials be purchased, developed, improved, or maintained as part of this project?*
  • 8. Is this project linked to an existing §319 project?*
  • 9. Will mini-grant funds be used to purchase meals/refreshments?*

  • Section 3: Project Budget

    Please fill out the mini-grant budget below. Describe specific budget items, mini-grant funding requested, non-federal match, and other secured funding sources. Please include estimated staff or volunteer rates where necessary.

  • 319 mini-grants require a 40% non-federal  match of the total project cost.  (local, state, non-profit, private, in-kind, or cash match).  

    To calculate a 40% match on a total project cost, simply multiply the total project cost by 0.4 (which represents 40%) to find the amount that constitutes the 40% match. 

    Formula: Match Amount = Total Project Cost x 0.4 

    Example: If your total project cost is $6000, then your 40% match would be $2400, and you would request $3600 in mini-grant funds.

  • Link to download budget template

  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof

  • Section 4: Attachments and Authorization

  • Required Attachment:  Proof of liability insurance 

    Optional Attachments: 

    • Site Photographs 
    • Draft participant evaluation questions 
    • Equipment training plans 
    • Lesson Plans
    • Letters of Support 
    • Other supporting documentation applicable to your project that you feel may give the application reviewers additional insight into your project
  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Upload a File
    Drag and drop files here
    Choose a file
    Cancelof
  • Certification agreement*
  • Date*
     - -
  • Should be Empty: