$1.5 million in grant funding is available for water quality and land protection projects in the Anderson County, SC area
What is the Anderson County Watershed Protection Council?
The Anderson County Watershed Protection Council — also referred to as the Anderson Water Council — is a volunteer advisory committee working to assist nonprofit organizations Savannah Riverkeeper and Upstate Forever in identifying, prioritizing, and funding projects that empower citizens to take action on existing and emerging threats to water resources and to restore water quality in areas of the Savannah River watershed impacted by Kinder Morgan’s 2014 petroleum pipeline spill.
How do I apply for grant funding?
Eligible entities may apply for individual grant awards ranging between $10,000 to $50,000 for education and outreach and up to $100,000 for site remediation and land protection grants in the impacted area. To be considered for the next funding cycle, applications and related documents must be submitted through this form no later than 5:00 pm on April 1, 2024.
Ready to apply?
If you are an eligible entity seeking grant funding for water quality projects in the Anderson area, please review grant details then submit your application using the link below.