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EPA OFFERS FINANCIAL HELP FOR EARTH DAY 2005

Release Date: 02/14/2005
Contact Information:

Environmental News
Denise Morrison
(913) 551-7402
morrison.denise@epa.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 14, 2005

EPA OFFERS FINANCIAL HELP FOR EARTH DAY 2005

Financial assistance to help communities celebrate Earth Day 2005 and throughout the year in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska is available from EPA Region 7. Earth Day 2005 is April 22.

Region 7 is accepting proposals from local agencies, state agencies, environmental groups and not-for-profit organizations. Proposals should range from $500 to $2,500. Instructions and criteria can be obtained by email from Denise Morrison at morrison.denise@epa.gov. Ms. Morrison can also be contacted toll-free at (800) 223-0425.

Proposals are due by Friday, March 18. Recipients will be notified by late spring.