Coon Creek Watershed District Offers Grants to Enhance Water Resources Education

Coon Creek Watershed District Offers Grants to Enhance Water Resources Education

COON RAPIDS, Minn. — The Coon Creek Watershed District (CCWD) is offering Water Education Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to support projects that educate the public about water resources. These grants are reimbursement-based and open to a variety of eligible applicants, including non-profits, K-12 educators, businesses, and civic groups located within CCWD boundaries.

Grant Eligibility and Activities
The grants aim to fund initiatives that raise awareness and promote understanding of water conservation and quality. Applications are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis. Eligible activities include:

• Field trips to nature centers and other outdoor spaces.
• Classroom supplies for water-related lessons.
• Native plants and materials for volunteer planting projects.
• Educational workshops and exhibit rentals.
• Continuing education opportunities, such as Project WET (Water Education for Teachers).

Application and Contact Information
Applicants are encouraged to develop projects that align with CCWD’s mission of fostering a well-informed public that actively engages in protecting local water resources.

For more information or to apply, visit the official CCWD grants page: https://www.cooncreekwd.org/grants-library/. For specific inquiries regarding the Water Education Grants, applicants can contact Jessica Lindemyer at the Coon Creek Watershed District.

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