Land & Waters Preservation Trust Endowment will be awarding up to $15,000 in grants to worthy projects in April 2025. Land & Waters, administered by the Initiative Foundation, is a joint endowment of Whitefish Area Property Owners Association (WAPOA) and the Pine River Watershed Alliance (PRWA).
The Grant Application submission period is open now through March 1, 2025. Additional information may be requested with a deadline of March 15, 2025. Grants will be made on April 1, 2025; and projects should be completed in 2025.
Project grants will be made for proposals that fit one or more of the following priorities:
Enhance and protect surface and aquifer water quality in the Pine River Watershed
Support sustainable riparian land management practices
Protect habitat for native plants and animals
Applicants can be lake associations, environmental groups, or local units of government. Projects proposed by the two parent organizations, WAPOA and PRWA, will also be considered. Considering the annual budget amount, grant applications requesting up to $5,000 are encouraged, with larger project amounts considered.
To apply, go to the Pine River Watershed Alliance website (www.prwa.us), click “Resources & Links” to get grant guidelines and application. If there are questions regarding the grant process or application, contact Ron Meyer at rnsmeyer@tds.net.
Land & Waters Preservation Trust was created by Whitefish Area Property Owners Association (WAPOA) and the Pine River Watershed Alliance (PRWA) and is a Turn- Key Fund of the Initiative Foundation. Land & Waters Preservation Trust is a grant making endowment fund directed to preserving and protecting the water quality in the Pine River Watershed. More information is available from WAPOA, PRWA, or the Initiative Foundation.
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