Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund (IMESF)

Typical application deadline: 
August
Page last updated: 
03/21/2011
Contact Phone: 
231-924-5350
Application Deadline: 
August 1, 2011
weblinks: 
Fellowship Information
Funding source home page: 
Fremont Area Community Foundation
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Master's Project
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Applications must be from a non-profit tax-exempt organization (501c3), school, or governmental body.
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.

Keywords: 
Conservation Biology
Ecosystem
Forest/Forestry/Trees
International students
Michigan
Pollution
Research/field research
Restoration
River
Water/Aquatic
Watershed
Amount: 
up to $50,000; typically $5,000 - $20,000
Funding Abstract: 

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.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Funding Comments: 

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.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Please use the following requirements as you complete your grant proposal--

Narrative:

Organization Information

  • Mission
  • Organizational history
  • Description of current programs, activities, and accomplishments
  1. Purpose of the Grant
  • Statement of need (please describe in detail and include supporting evidence)
  • Project description

Proposal Budget

  1. Grant proposal budget form
  2. Grant proposal budget narrative (include line items for which additional explanation is needed)

Attachments 

1. A copy of the current IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter

2. Roster of current governing board, including addresses and affiliations

3. Finances

  • Organization’s current annual operating budget, including all expenses and revenues
  • Audited financial statement (most recently completed)
  • IRS Form 990 (most recently filed)
  • Annual report, if available

4. Resumes and job descriptions of the key project personnel

5. Organizational chart

6. Letters of support (up to five)

Fund Usage: 
Restoration projects that will result in improvements to the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of the Muskegon River watershed.
Funding Restrictions: 

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.

Fields of Study: 
Environmental Informatics
Landscape Architecture