The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) created the Mini-Grant Program in January 2005 to support community-based restoration, outreach and education projects. Through the Mini-Grant Program, citizens will gain a greater awareness and understanding of the issues facing the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary System (BTES) and will join with BTNEP in creating effective solutions. The Mini-Grant Program will also help BTNEP foster creative partnerships among community groups and broaden our ability to connect with as many people as possible in preserving our homeland. Available Funding BTNEP has $20,000 available in 2008 for eligible Mini-Grant Program projects, with a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $5,000 for any one proposal. Who Can Apply? / Important Dates / How to Apply Who Can Apply All schools, organizations, individuals, non-profits, government agencies, churches, businesses, or other community groups may apply for Mini-Grant funding, provided that the project takes place within the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary System (BTES). Important Dates The request for proposals for the 2008 Mini-Grant Program will take place from March 3, 2008 to April 3, 2008. The deadline for proposals has passed for 2008.
Thank you to all of our 2008 entries. How to Apply
Click on either of the links below to download the 2008 RFPs. If you plan to apply in 2009, you can use the 2008 RFP as an example.
The 2008 RFP packet in Adobe Format The 2008 Mini Grant RFP and Application in Word | 
