FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Sheila Johnson
Public Information Officer, Nebraska Environmental Trust
Phone: (402) 471-5409
Fax: (402) 471-8233
sheila.johnson@nebraska.gov
Lincoln, NE – January 12, 2009 – The Nebraska Environmental Trust received 14 MiniGrant applications for its 2009 – 1st Quarter Public Information and Education MiniGrant Awards requesting a total of $34,469. Out of these, seven projects amounting to $13,921.00 have been recommended for approval. This will be the first round of awards for 2009.
As part of the grant making process, the Trust is seeking public input on the Preliminary Recommendations for Public Information and Education MiniGrants, which is now available on its website, www.environmentaltrust.org, before announcing final awards on February 5, 2009. Written public comments will be accepted until February 4, 2009 at the Nebraska Environmental Trust, PO Box 94913, Lincoln, NE 68509-4913, or via e-mail at lisa.beethe@nebraska.gov Please include your name, address and organization (if applicable) and be sure to reference the project name and number in your correspondence. Comments can also be presented in person during a public hearing at our 1st Quarter Board Meeting on February 5, 2009, 1:30 p.m. at the Ferguson House, 700 S 16th St, Lincoln NE.
The PIE grants are limited to $2,500 and are awarded quarterly. They were created as a MiniGrant program for public information and education projects. They support the presentation and dissemination of information and perspectives that stimulate enhanced environmental stewardship in any category eligible for Trust funding. This grant program seeks to expand dialogue on important current conservation topics and to provide information on emerging or highly useful conservation methods.
For more information, you may contact Ms Sheila Johnson at 402-471-1714.
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