Federal Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants

The National Association of Counties, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the Wildlife Habitat Council, in cooperation with other sponsors, are pleased to solicit applications for the Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants Program. The Program provides modest financial assistance to support community-based wetland, riparian, and coastal habitat restoration projects that build diverse partnerships and foster local natural resource stewardship through education, outreach and training activities. The stars in "Five-Star" are the partners, funders, and/or participants necessary to complete the project. Awards are between $5,000 and $20,000; the average grant is $10,000. Applications must be postmarked by March 1. http://nfwf.org/programs/5star-rfp.htm