CRMP HANDBOOK
Appendix E
Funding Your CRMP Projects
There are a variety of ways to find funding to support your Coordinated Resource Management and Planning projects. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Grants
- hire a grant writer
- volunteer to write grants
- ask members of the group for contributions
- develop a strong track record
- find a sponsor
- involve a grant resource representative in the CRMP effort
- highlight your identity as a CRMP
Network in the Community
- hold fund raisers
- ask for contributions
- find in-kind services (labor, equipment, staff time, etc.)
- look for special assessments
The Role of Resource Conservation Districts and/or UC Cooperative Extension
- initial coordination
- in-kind services (use of office, etc.)
- custodian of grant funds
- sponsor of grants
- technical advice
- access to mailing lists and landowner contacts
- outreach/publicity/information/education
California
Coordinated Resource Management & Planning Council
contact:
916-447-7237, staff@carcd.org
site
location: www.crmp.org/download/hb/apend-e.html