Office Location: 650 Hawthorne Ave SE, Ste.#130 Salem, OR 97301-5894 Phone: 503-391-9927

The Marion SWCD Conservation Learning Education and Resources (CLEAR) Grant advances the mission of the District by providing funding to other organizations for the support of conservation education and community events that promote natural resource conservation.  Eligible applicants include: nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, community organizations, government agencies, neighborhood associations and Native American tribes. 

In order to be eligible for funding, projects or events must be located within the Marion SWCD District and/or directly benefit citizens of the District, and must address one or more of the following categories: 

• Water Quality & Conservation
• Soil Quality & Conservation
• Sustainable Land Use

Please view the following map to ensure that you are within the Marion SWCD District: District Zone Map.

If you believe that your project/program is eligible.  Please read the following CLEAR application instructions for details: CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS.  After reviewing the instructions, please fill out the following electronic application: CLEAR APPLICATION and submit it to Ron Crouse, Education and Outreach Coordinator, via email.  Two signed hard copies must also be submitted via mail or dropped off to the Marion SWCD Office. 

If you are unable to electronically fill out an application the following handwritten form is available at our office: HANDWRITTEN APPLICATION.

If you have any questions and/or comments about this program please do not hesitate to contact Ron Crouse, Education and Outreach Coordinator at 503.399.5741 Ext. 121.

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