From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Grants for Environmental Projects --- Prince George's County MD

County Offers Green Grants for Environmental Projects

For immediate release:
9/11/2014 12:00:00 AM

For more information, contact:
Linda Lowe, Public Information Officer, Department of the Environment/301-836-2115

Grant awards range from $2,000 up to$200,000 for urban watershed restoration projects

LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Department of the Environment (DoE) and the Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT) recently announced that applications are being accepted for two funding programs under the County’s Rain Check Program. The funding programs provide grants for environmental projects that improve, restore or protect local waterways. Both are open to the general public, but are restricted to funding in the County.

“When it comes to keeping our County clean, green and healthy, we are all in it together. These grants support our efforts to partner with the community and we will give you the money to do so,” says DoE Director Adam Ortiz. “I encourage municipalities, schools, nonprofits, community, faith-based and civic groups to apply to support their local water infrastructure.”

The Prince George’s County Rain Check Program includes a Stormwater Stewardship Grant designed to reduce runoff pollution to the County’s waterways, while engaging residents in stormwater issues. The grant is open to nonprofit, community, faith-based organizations and other groups. Awards range from $20,000 to $200,000 for water quality projects and $5,000 to $50,000 for citizen engagement and behavior change projects. All projects must be conducted in the County, excluding the City of Bowie. The deadline to apply is September 18, 2014 at 5 p.m.

The second part of the program is the County’s Rain Check Rebate Program, which is now administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust. The program offers incentives to homeowners, businesses and others to install practices that will improve stormwater runoff quality, reduce runoff quantity and improve local streams and rivers. Eligible applicants have the opportunity to receive rebates for installing approved stormwater management practices covered by the program. Grant awards range from $2,000 for residential property owners; $20,000 for commercial properties, multi-family dwellings, nonprofit, and not-for-profit groups. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

For more information on the Rain Check Stormwater Stewardship Grant Program, contact Grant Manager Sadie Drescher at 410-974-2941, ext. 103 or click here.

For more information on the Rain Check Rebate Program, contact Grant Manager Natalia Sanchez at 410-974-2941, ext. 114 or click here.

For more information on the County’s Clean Water Programs, click here.

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Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.