The Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. is inviting proposals for Water Grants. Through this funding program, the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. seeks to invest in water quality improvement projects that are designed to contribute to measurable benefits to environments and communities across the state of Georgia. Primary consideration will be given to proposals that focus on waters of Georgia that are currently listed as impaired under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. Further, successful projects should undertake specific conservation actions in support of de-listing or down-listing the impaired waters or segments, with a direct and measurable improvement in water quality or reduction in sources of impairment. The Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. expects proposals of $25,000 and up, with a total expected investment in 2020 of $1 million.
The first RFP period has ended and future RFP cycles will be communicated at a later date.
The Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. will consider proposals meeting the following criteria:
The first RFP period has ended and future RFP cycles will be communicated at a later date.
RFP questions:
Robert Warren
Bonneville Environmental Foundation
rwarren@b-e-f.org
360-391-8491
Online form/website questions:
Kecia Haggins
Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.
gpfoundation@southernco.com
404-506-6784
Provide a project title that is descriptive of the location and action being taken.
Provide a narrative of 200 words or less that offers a concise description of the project context, approach, specific actions, outputs, and expected outcomes or long term desired impact.
All proposals should include - at minimum - a basic Project Map (e.g. Google Earth): This should include the physical location of the project (Lat/Long coordinates), and the extent or targeted stream-reach expected to benefit . Please include names of streams or watersheds and nearest town and/or county place names.
Define the project implementation timeframe. Include the proposed project start-date, key intermediate milestones, and anticipated date of completion.
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