Small Grants and Scholarship Program

About the Program

 The North Bay Watershed Association (NBWA) has worked diligently for more than twenty years on water resource issues that go beyond traditional boundaries to promote stewardship of the North Bay watersheds. The NBWA is proud to sponsor and support local organizations and individuals in our regional community through providing selective local small grants and scholarships.

The NBWA is always interested to learn about projects and initiatives that inform, engage, and enhance our north bay watershed communities. Importantly, our projects are encouraged to be developed, piloted, or implemented by a local proponent with a design plan to distribute derivative benefits to the entire region.

Small Grant Categories

Project and Educational Program Development Grants:

• For projects focused on achieving goals within a set timeframe
• For developing/implementing educational programs
• Application required

Board Initiated Grants:

The Board may make grants to deserving recipients on its own initiative and timeline.

• Application optional
• Eligible Recipients:
  • Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations
  • Municipalities
  • Tribes
  • Public/Private Educational Institutions
  • Projects/Programs benefiting NBWA residents

Scholarship Categories

Conference Access Scholarship (Carl Morrison Conference Scholarship):

• Up to $500 per scholarship
• Scholarships announced annually and awarded as applicable 
• For NBWA-sponsored events, such as registration for a full day at NBWA’s biennial conference and closing reception

Watershed Education Scholarship:

• Up to $1,000 per scholarship
• Scholarships announced annually and awarded as applicable 
• Open to any age
• Applicants must reside or work within the NBWA boundary (lands draining to the San Pablo Bay)
• For any educational institution or purpose