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Announcing the 2009 PEP Mini-Grants Program!
The Peconic Estuary Program (PEP) is pleased to announce the availability of $30,000 for the 2009 PEP Mini-Grant Program. Grants of up to and including $5,000 will be awarded for projects that increase public awareness of the estuarine environment and/or encourage active public participation in protecting and restoring the Peconic Estuary.
Application Information
How to Apply : Review the official Request for Bids for detailed information about potential projects, funding eligibility, and application guidelines. Click here to download the full Request for Bids package, which includes an application checklist and print versions of the application forms.
To apply electronically (preferred), download the Electronic Request for Bids, Proposal Cover Page and Budget Form (links found below).
Once you have downloaded the electronic request for bid package forms, fill out the information and email the attachments back to pep.minigrants@gmail.com
Peconic Estuary Program Request for Proposals Information -2009 Mini-GrantsPeconic Estuary Program Proposal Cover Page-2009 Mini-Grants
Peconic Estuary Program Budget Form-2009 Mini-Grants
Applications must be submitted to the Peconic Estuary Program Office by 5 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2010. If you have any questions regarding the application process please, email us at pep.minigrants@gmail.com
History of the PEP Mini-Grant Program
This is the third round of PEP Mini-Grants. In 2004 and 2006 various projects were funded through the PEP-Mini Grant Program. Listed below are the projects that were selected to receive funding.
2006 PEP Mini-Grants Awarded
Southold Town Trustees: “Environmental Education through Articles and Flyers” The Trustees produced a variety of informational articles on topics concerning protection of the marine environment in order to educate the public about what the Trustees do and why.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County: “The Peconic River Now and Then” This educational film, produced by CCE staff, describes the natural history of the Peconic River, starting with formation during the last glaciation and proceeding through modern day. Additionally, the video covers the flora and fauna of the Peconic River, as well as the impacts that man has made of the river.
Cornell University, Center for the Environment: “Peconic Revival” A Cornell graduate student, produced this educational film documenting habitat restoration initiatives within the Peconic watershed to inform the public about the value of such efforts and encourage participation in restoration projects.
2004 PEP Mini-Grants Awarded
North Fork Environmental Council, in support of Earth’s Garden at Oysterponds School in Orient, NY: Over 100 elementary school students joined in planting a garden on their school grounds. Designed by Maureen Cullinane, the butterfly-shaped butterfly garden will continue to serve as a living lab to teach students about the importance of native and xeriscapic plants, wildlife habitat, and chem-free landscape maintenance to the health of the Peconics.
Southampton College: 170 freshmen launched their college careers by learning about water quality in the Peconic Estuary in a core course entitled, Peconic Water Karma. The students’ term project involved developing mini-grant proposals of their own, with the winning project being selected for implementation in the spring semester. Healthy Bodies, Healthy Bays, a 5K race and eco-fair on the shores of the estuary near Sag Harbor was realized on April 24, 2005. Congressman Tim Bishop fired the gun that started nearly 60 runners on their way. Having garnered corporate sponsors and a raffle for race day, the Southampton students raised almost $2,700 for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Marine Program for after-school marine environmental programming in the Peconic watershed.
Town of East Hampton: The Town produced and distributed a brochure to educate homeowners, particularly those residing in the Harbor Protection Overlay District, about what they can do to prevent pollutants from entering the East End harbors and bays. A comprehensive native plant list was developed to complement the project and is available online.
Town of East Hampton: Educational signage was produced for display at Louse Point in Accabonac Harbor and Maidstone Beach in Three Mile Harbor. The signs depict the geological history of the area, as well as information about local habitats, animals, recreation, and environmental management.