The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership (APNEP) is accepting project proposals for environmental projects that increase community stewardship, volunteerism, and environmental literacy within the Albemarle-Pamlico region of North Carolina and Virginia. Up to a total of $80,000 in funds may be awarded, not to exceed $30,000 each, however projects with lesser funding needs are encouraged to apply. Proposals will be accepted through February 15, 2024.

Through engagement, communications, and educational efforts, APNEP and its partners will foster watershed stewardship by encouraging residents to reduce their environmental impacts and provide meaningful opportunities to protect and restore the ecosystem and increase community resiliency. APNEP is committed to supporting community-led projects that educate residents about the rich resources found throughout the Albemarle-Pamlico region, with the purpose of increasing knowledge about the ecosystem and equipping communities in the region with the skills and resources to effectively approach environmental issues. Projects that foster watershed stewardship, increase volunteerism, and promote and provide opportunities for outdoor experiences that connect individuals with the Albemarle-Pamlico ecosystem are encouraged.

The Partnership is committed to addressing environmental inequities by viewing our funding processes through the lens of increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice of underserved, overburdened and marginalized communities throughout the region.

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