The Rockfall Foundation invites representatives of non-profit organizations, municipalities, and schools to apply for grants for projects that contribute to the general environmental education of the public, promote environmental planning, contribute to the preservation of the Connecticut River watershed, or fund an internship with a non-profit organization for an environmental project. For the 2015-2016 Grant Cycle, Rockfall will entertain grant applications for amounts ranging from $500 to $15,000. Proposals must have ties to Middlesex County in order to be considered. This includes projects or programs based in Middlesex County as well as applicants based in Middlesex County. Proposals that focus on the Connecticut River corridor or Long Island Sound will also be considered as long as there is a demonstrated impact on Middlesex County. Special consideration will be given to projects that impact youth (preschool through college) or are multi-generational.

The FY2015-16 guidelines and application form, as well as additional information about The Rockfall Foundation, are available on the Rockfall website: www.rockfallfoundation.org. The application deadline is 12:00 noon, Thursday, November 19, 2015; grant awards will be announced and funds distributed early in 2016.

An informal workshop where potential applicants can ask questions and discuss their ideas will be held Wednesday, September 16 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the deKoven House Community Center, 27 Washington Street, Middletown. Anyone with questions or who would like to RSVP for the workshop should contact Tony Marino, Interim Executive Director, at tmarino@rockfallfoundation.org or 860-347-0340.

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