Applications can now be submitted for the second fund intake for the Environmental Projects Grant Program in Lake of Bays.
The intake will be open until Dec. 31.
Town officials say they are accepting applications for three key funding streams: Habitat, Biodiversity, and the newly introduced Watershed Fund.
According to officials, the Watershed Fund offers up to $5000 for projects to protect and restore watershed health and improve water quality in the Township.
“During this intake, program administrators will be seeking projects that align with the fund’s goals and demonstrate a clear benefit to the ecosystem and/or watersheds in Lake of Bays,” says the Town.
Officials say they will give priority to initiatives that support, sustain, promote, celebrate, preserve or educate about:
- Erosion control and sustainable watershed management.
- The conservation, restoration, or enhancement of biodiversity or the habitat.
Terry Glover, Mayor of the Township of Lake of Bays, says the environment is changing, and work must be done to preserve the land for future generations.
“I know many dedicated individuals and groups in the area who tirelessly sacrifice their time and energy to sustain what makes our home so special. This program gives us the opportunity to support them by helping overcome the one challenge that often stands in the way: funding,” says Glover.
