Student Funding Source

Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund (IMESF)

Funding Status:
Current
Funding Source:
Fremont Area Community Foundation (FACF)
Application Deadline:
August 1, 2010
Amount:
up to $50,000; typically $5,000 - $20,000
Contact Phone:
231-924-5350
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
File Title and Sub Heading:
Fremont Area Community Funding
Applicant Eligibility:
Master's Project
Fund Usage:
restoration projects that will result in improvements to the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of the Muskegon River watershed.
Contact Address:

Fremont Area Community Foundation, PO Box B, Fremont MI 49412

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.

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.

Application Process and Required Materials:

Application form, budget, proposal
See website for details.
Proposal Review Criteria:

* focus on enhancing the biological, chemical, or physical integrity of the Muskegon River Watershed

* demonstrate collaboration among organizations

* have clearly defined outcomes for the project

* leverage other sources for funding if possible

Funding source home page:
Fremont Area Community Foundation
weblinks:
http://www.tfaf.org
Fellowship information
Keywords:
Conservation Biology
Keywords:
Ecosystem
Keywords:
Forest/Forestry/Trees
Keywords:
Pollution
Keywords:
Research/field research
Keywords:
Restoration
Keywords:
River
Keywords:
Water/Aquatic
Keywords:
Watershed