About the Lancaster Clean Water Fund

The Lancaster Clean Water Fund serves as a catalyst for increased collaboration to efficiently achieve clean and clear water in Lancaster County by 2040. It provides a unique opportunity to work with landowners, leaders, and communities across the county on education, restoration, and protection projects to improve water quality. Across Lancaster County, clean water is a priority. With the majority of Lancaster County streams and much of our groundwater unhealthy, our community is a priority area for reducing specific pollutants (nutrient and sediment) by 2025 in accordance with Lancaster’s Countywide Action Plan (CAP).

Grants of $1,000 – $25,000

This grant is created and managed with the Lancaster Clean Water Partners to achieve clean and clear local waterways by 2040. To view past project examples, click here.

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Eligibility Requirements & Resources

Before starting an application for any grant, review our eligibility requirements for funding. You can also access resources to help you meet our requirements.

Information Sheet

Get a snapshot of everything you need to know about the Clean Water Fund, including application questions, evaluation criteria, and more.

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Grant Specifics

Some project categories include, but are not limited to:

Art installations that educate the public about water pollution and opportunities
Water quality monitoring (must include an educational component too)
Community-led implementation of conservation practices
Watershed educational campaigns or student projects that involve the community
Public/private collaboration to encourage students or adults to consider conservation and water-related careers.

A match is not required. Awarded funds will be released to grantees after signing a Grantee Partner Agreement. Grantees will be responsible for submitting one report at the end of the grant period which includes a financial report.

Grant Timeline

Application opens: 03/12/24

Draft applications due for staff feedback (optional): 06/3/24

Final applications due: 07/1/24

Award notifications (yes or no): 09/1 /24

Grant funding period: 9/1/24 – 9/1/25

Completion Report Due: 10/1 /25

Questions?

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Questions about this grant opportunity should be directed to Megan Blackmon, Project and Grants Coordinator

Email

Send Program Officer Alma Felix from the Community Foundation an email.