Water-Related News

Tampa Bay Water Announces Seven Water Conservation and Protection Mini-Grant Recipients

Clearwater, Fla. — Tampa Bay Water is proud to announce the recipients of its newly expanded Water Conservation and Protection Mini-grant program. This program supports projects that align with Tampa Bay Water’s goals to protect and conserve water resources by awarding grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000. Seven grants were awarded to the following organizations: Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, Marine Exploration Center, Pasco Education Foundation, Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation, Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education, and Water Warrior Alliance.

“We are excited to present more awards than ever before through the newly expanded mini-grant program,” said Brandon Moore, public communications manager at Tampa Bay Water. “Each of these projects align with our efforts to educate Tampa Bay residents about the importance of water conservation and protection in their own unique ways and we can’t wait to see each of them move from ideas to tangible projects.”

Since 2008, Tampa Bay Water has awarded more than $400,000 through the mini-grant program. The grants aim to empower organizations to educate the community about the importance of water conservation and source water protection, fostering a culture of sustainability throughout the region. The grant money can be used towards a wide array of projects, from signage to water bottle filling stations, to environmental education programs.