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Marion Soil & Water Conservation District

CLEAR Grant

The Marion SWCD Conservation Learning Education and Resources (CLEAR) Grant advances the mission of the District by providing funding to other organizations for the support of conservation education and community events that promote natural resource conservation. Eligible applicants include: nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, community organizations, neighborhood associations and Native American tribes.

Program Details

  • The project or event must advance the mission of the Marion SWCD "to protect, conserve and improve the quality of soil, air and water in Marion County",
  • The project or event must address one or more of the following: Water Quality & Conservation, Soil Quality & Conservation, and/or Sustainable Land Use
  • In addition, it must be located within the Marion SWCD District boundary and directly benefit citizens of the District.
    See District Zone Map
  • One signed hard copy of the application must be submitted via mail or dropped off to the Marion SWCD Office. Applications may be signed, scanned and submitted to the District electronically in place of a hard copy.
  • All applications are to be submitted to Ron Crouse, Education and Outreach Coordinator, via e-mail. If you are unable to complete an electronic application, a handwritten form is available at the District's office.