2024 Winter Public Education, Participation, and Outreach Grant Program
This program provides funding to support education and outreach initiatives that raise public awareness of water issues in Colorado, targeting local basin coordinators and broader statewide projects.
The Public Education, Participation, and Outreach (PEPO) Grant Program, established in 2022, provides funding for statewide education and outreach initiatives and supports individual coordinators for each of Colorado's basin roundtables. The program aims to enhance public awareness of water issues in line with the Colorado Water Plan and respective Basin Implementation Plans. Grants are available in two categories: funding up to $25,000 for Basin Coordinators to manage education and outreach within their basin, and Statewide Initiatives grants for broader educational projects. Applications require approval from one of the nine basin roundtables and must be submitted through the CWCB Portal. The program supports a wide range of activities, including developing water education campaigns, conducting water awareness surveys, and facilitating statewide or multi-basin outreach efforts. Grant renewed every year. Grant Winter annual deadline: December 1st
Award Range
Not specified - $75,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - Requires a minimum 25% match, which can be in-kind or cash. Matching funds must be secured within one year of application and before contracting. CWCB may waive the match requirement if it imposes significant financial hardship on the applicant.
Additional Details
Award Ceiling: $75,000 (Statewide Initiatives), $25,000 (Basin Coordinator)
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible Applicants include: ● Governmental Entities Governmental entities include municipalities, districts, enterprises, counties, and State of Colorado agencies. Federal agencies are encouraged to work with local entities. Covered Entities as defined in Section 37-60-126, C.R.S., are eligible if the applicant has adopted an approved Water Efficiency Plan. ● Private Entities Private entities include individuals, non-profit organizations, corporations, and partnerships, etc.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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