Cumberland County Improvement Authority

Community Environmental Enhancement Grant

Scope:
The Cumberland County Improvement Authority (Authority) has appropriated $300,000 dollars towards the 2009 Community Environmental Enhancement Grant. This grant assists organizations in preserving and improving the environment in Cumberland County. Recipients will be provided with funding to conduct activities related to the environment. Activities could include such projects as, but not limited to, anti-litter programs, recycling, air quality, water quality, solid waste management, watershed management, preservation efforts, environmental cleanup efforts to encourage preservation, soil conservation, establishment of outdoor recreation facilities by way of the reclamation of public lands by a non-profit organization, improving storm water management practices, and the purchasing of recycled material for community enhancement and recreational projects.

Target Audience:
The program is focused on organizations, in Cumberland County, that do not receive a majority of their funding from public sources. The Authority will target community groups, environmental groups, non-profit groups, faith based organizations, service clubs, sportsman groups, and organizations that do not have taxing powers.

Grant Procedures and Funding Criteria:
All interested parties must schedule a pre-application meeting with an Authority representative to review the application process and the scope of their project or program. Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 depending on the number and quality of applications received. The application and grant fact sheet are listed below.

Authority Contact Information:
Dennis DeMatte, Jr., Program Manager
Cumberland County Improvement Authority
2 North High Street
Millville, NJ 08332
Phone: 856-825-3700
Fax: 856-825-8121
E-mail: ddematte@ccia-net.com

Archive: 2008 Community Environmental Enhancement Grant Recipients
Archive: 2007 Community Environmental Enhancement Grant Recipients
Archive: 2005-2006 Community Environmental Enhancement Grant Recipients
Archive: 2004 Community Environmental Enhancement Grant Recipients
Archive: 2003 Community Environmental Enhancement Grant Recipients
Archive: 2002 Community Environmental Enhancement Grant Recipients

File Downloads:
- Grant Application [pdf]
- Grant Fact Sheet [pdf]
- CCIA Enhancement Grant Reimbursement Form (sample)
- CCIA Enhancement Grant Reimbursement Form (.xls)
- CCIA Enhancement Grant Reimbursement Form (.pdf)
- CCIA Enhancement Grant Logo (eps)