Nebraska
Academy of Sciences Administers Nebraska Environmental Trust Public Information and Education Mini-Grant Awards
In the spring of 2009 The Nebraska Academy of Sciences was awarded a grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust to administer the Trust's Public Information and Education Mini-Grants (PIE Grants).
The PIE Grants support the presentation and dissemination of information and perspectives that will stimulate inhanced environmental stewardship in any category eligible for Trust funding. The grant program seeks to expand dialogue on important conservation topics and to provide information on emerging or highly useful conservation methods.
PIE Grant funding has an application process including two forms, and a written project narrative. PIE Grant reporting process includes three forms, and a written project summary narrative. Funding is limited to $3000. Applications will be accepted by the Academy each quarter and awards will be given each quarter.
2nd Quarter 2010 PIE Grant Press Release
1st Quarter 2010 PIE Grant Press Release
Calendar for PIE Grant Applications
PIE Grant Instructions and Standards of Evaluation
PIE GRANT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
PIE Grant Application Cover Sheet Word
PIE Grant Application Narrative Word
PIE Grant Application Budget Word
PIE GRANT FINAL REPORT DOCUMENTS
PIE Grant Final Report Cover Sheet Word
PIE Grant Summary of Invoices Word
PIE Grant Match and InKind Summary Word
PIE Grant Summary Narration Word
Forms are also
available at the Nebraska Academy of Sciences office, 302
Morrill Hall, 14th and U Streets, Lincoln, NE 68588-0339.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call the
Academy office at: 402/472-2644.
PIE Grant applications and awards are being administered by the Nebraska Academy of Sciences and are funded by the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET).
The Nebraska Legislature created the Nebraska Environmental Trust in 1992. Using revenue from the Nebraska Lottery, the Trust has provided grants in excell of $157 million in grants to over 1,231 projects across the state. Anyone - citizens, organizations, communities, farmers and businesses- can apply for projects involving habitat, surface and ground water, waste management, air quality and soil management in Nebraska. The Nebraska Environmental Trust works to preserve, protect, and restore our natural resources for future generations.

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