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Grant Programs
PRIDE operates grant programs for local governments, teachers, nonprofit organizations and individual homeowners who want to pursue the PRIDE goals in their communities.
The PRIDE grant programs are summarized below. Click on a program name to learn more.
Program
Description
Next Application Period
PRIDE Community Grant Program
For environmental improvement projects
Worth up to $50,000, 10% match required
Available to counties, cities, other public entities and nonprofit organizations in PRIDE service area
March 2 - May 18, 2007
PRIDE SuperGrant Program
For removal of massive illegal dumps
Worth between $50,000 and $1 million, no match required
Available to counties, cities, other public entities and nonprofit organizations in PRIDE service area
Nov. 9, 2007 - Jan. 10, 2008
PRIDE Environmental Education Grant
Program
For hands-on environmental education projects
Worth up to $5,000, 25% match required
Available to schools, nonformal educators, local governments, other public entities and nonprofit organizations in PRIDE service area
March 2 - May 1, 2007
PRIDE Homeowner Septic System
Grant Program
For installation of a septic system or connection to a sewer line (if available)
Pays 100% of project cost, no match required
Available to qualifying low-income homeowners in the PRIDE service area
Year-round
PRIDE Wastewater Construction Program
For extension of sewer collection lines from existing wastewater treatment plants
Worth 100% of project cost, no match required
Available to counties, cities and wastewater utilities in PRIDE service area
July 20 - Aug. 31, 2007
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 531 Program
For innovative, rural or nearly-funded wastewater treatment projects
Worth 75% of the project cost, recipient must provide remaining 25%
Available to counties, cities, wastewater utilities and nonprofit organizations in the 5th Congressional District
Nov. 21, 2007 - Jan. 25, 2008