[SustainableTompkins] Entergy grants for environmental projects (March 10 deadline)

[Maura Stephens]

Entergy Offers Grants for Environmental Projects 
  
 Deadline: March 10, 2008
 
 Entergy Corporation ( http://www.entergy.com ), an integrated
 energy company, has announced it is accepting applications
 online for the company's ninth annual Environmental Stewardship
 Grant program.
 
 The Environmental Stewardship Grant program provides support to
 community-based projects that address energy efficiency and
 provide sustainable solutions to preserve the environment. In
 considering requests for grants, priority is placed on programs
 in locations where Entergy has customers and/or employees: areas
 of Arkansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi,
 New Hampshire, New York, Texas, and Vermont. (See the Entergy
 Web site for specific geographic information.)
 
 Applicants must be an established organization with a mission or
 charter consistent with improving the environment, and must also
 have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Project should improve or
 address a significant environmental need in the region.
 
 This year, Entergy has increased the total amount of grant money
 available by 40 percent to $350,000, up from $250,000 in 2007.
 While grants typically range between $5,000 and $25,000 each,
 more may be awarded for worthy projects.
 
 Organizations may find further information and submit
 applications online by visiting the Entergy Web site.
 
 RFP Link: 
 http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10011203/entergy
 
 For additional RFPs in Environment, visit:
 http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_environment.jhtml