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Forest

Conservation Learning Education and Resource (C.L.E.A.R.) Grant Program

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Program level:

Local

Provider:

Marion SWCD

Benefits provided: 

Financial

Land use:

Agriculture

Water-focused program: 

Yes

Funding to protect, conserve and improve the quality of soil, air and water in Marion County.

Overview

Description:

Project must be located within the Marion SWCD District boundary and directly benefit residents of the District.
Project/event/educational work should address one or more of these topics: Water Quality & Conservation, Soil Quality (Health) & Conservation, &/or Sustainable Land Use.

Eligibility:

Project must be located within the Marion SWCD District boundary and directly benefit residents of the District.
Project/event/educational work should address one or more of these topics: Water Quality & Conservation, Soil Quality (Health) & Conservation, &/or Sustainable Land Use.
The maximum dollar limit for requests is $2,000 per application.

Financial benefit: 

There is a maximum of $7,500 per applicant per fiscal year and a maximum of $22,500 per entity per every 5 consecutive rolling fiscal years.

Contact information

Information last updated on July 15, 2025.

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