Grassroots Grants Program Makes Big Changes for 2011

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Grassroots Grants Program Makes Big Changes for 2011 - Do you work with a boating group or nonprofit that has an innovative or new way to reach boaters on safety or environmental topics of concern in your area? Apply for funding!

Safe Kids Greater Toledo of Toledo, OH used grant funds to produce an ad campaign containing boating safety messages and boating safety course availability that were shown on local movie theater screens.

The BoatUS Foundation Grassroots Grants Program, which provides funding for local projects that educate boaters on boating safety and clean boating topics, is now accepting applications for the 2011 cycle. Traditional boating organizations as well as local groups, clubs, school and college nonprofit organizations are eligible for grants for up to $4,000.

The application deadline is April 1.

Interested groups may apply at www.BoatUS.com/Foundation/Grants and a total of $50,000 is available for the 2011 Grassroots Grant cycle. This year, applicants are encouraged to upload photos and videos showcasing their proposed project ideas or anything else that will convey their vision.

Don't have a project idea? We still need your help! In the Spring, the best grant proposals will be posted online for the boating public to vote on. You decide who receives funding. Follow us on Facebook -www.Facebook.com/BoatUSFoundation to be the first to know when voting begins.

January 29 at 5:11