Tread Lightly! Stewardship Grant Program
Tread Lightly! recognizes that one of the best ways to promote responsible outdoor recreation is to get recreationists involved in the stewardship of their favorite recreational areas. Tread Lightly!’s Stewardship Grants are designed to help individuals and clubs organize clean-ups, trail maintenance work days and other small stewardship projects. The maximum grant amount is $500, and those funds can be used to rent equipment or purchase supplies like garbage bags, water or snacks for volunteers, etc.
Who is eligible?
You must be a Tread Lightly! member club or Three-Year Individual Member to apply. All other membership categories are not eligible.
How much grant money can an applicant receive?
The maximum grant award is $500.
When are grant applications due?
Grant applications and all supporting material are due by 8:00 A.M. mountain time June 1, 2012.
What do I need for my application?
Applicants must submit an online grant application, a letter of support from a representative of the land management agency or land owner and, if applicable, any additional documentation including photos of the area.
Where should I send supplemental documentation for this grant?
Your letter of support and additional documentation can be emailed to grants@treadlightly.org or mailed to 353 E. 400 S. Suite 100, SLC, UT 84111.
When should my project or event be completed?
For this grant cycle, all projects or events must be completed and final reports submitted by December 1, 2012.
If I am awarded a grant, when should I expect funding to be released?
Tread Lightly! will provide fifty percent of the grant award up front. The final payment will be issued upon receipt of a complete project report and other requested documentation.
Reporting Criteria (After the Project is Completed)
- Post-Project Description
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List of all volunteers including contact information. Tread Lightly! will provide the form.
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List of media efforts including: outlets (publications, website and/or broadcast stations), estimated number of impressions, date of coverage, copies of print or web based coverage.
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Digital pictures of event with release for Tread Lightly!’s use. Video coverage is not required but can be used.
- Financial documentation including copies of all receipts.
Stewardship Grant Applicants
Several groups have applied for the Stewardship Grants. Check out some of the applicants and their ideas below!
Stewardship Grants Awards
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