Community Grants Online Application Form

Background: The Community Grants program is made possible by the generous contributions of business partners, foundations and individual donors. Forever Our Rivers will offer community Grants up to $10,000 this cycle, with an average of $7,000.

Our current strategic priorities include:

Connecting communities to their rivers
Conservation strengthened by the people it serves, regardless of identity
Protecting rivers, lakes and streams
Restoring the dynamic and natural geomorphic processes of freshwater ecosystems
Safeguarding our way of life
Collaborative and forward-thinking solutions that protect quality of life for generations to come

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First and Last Name

Email

Organization Name

Project Description (500 words)

Describe why this project is important to the community it seeks to support. (300 words)

List project partners and their roles. (500 words)

Describe intended qualitative and quantitative outcomes. (500 words)

Describe where the activity is physically located. List the watershed and nearest town/city. (100 words)

Has permission from the landowner and required permits been achieved?

Yes

No

Are the ecological benefits anticipated from the completed project part of or tied to other conservation efforts in the watershed or nearby? (300 words)

Funding Request ($10,000 max)

When do you need the funds?

Budget summary: Describe the total project cost, anticipated matching funds and their sources and gaps in funding. (300 words)

Risk evaluation. Identify risks that could hinder the project’s success. If you are planning revegetation work, please note how you expect to succeed in the face of drought and aridification. A bulleted list is acceptable. (300 words)

Diversity, equity & inclusion is integral to Forever Our Rivers’s mission and its grant-making activities. Briefly describe how your organization strives to uphold and expand these values. (300 words)

Did your organization have an audit or financial review in 2025?

Yes

No

If yes, were there any concerns in the management letter?. Briefly describe the concerns: (300 words)

Project budget (submitted as an Excel worksheet)

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