The Sierra Club - Lancaster Group announced a request for proposals for its next round of green project grants. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 31. Any Lancaster County organization with a project that promotes sustainability, expands environmental awareness, and improves green infrastructure is eligible to apply for a grant. The local club also will offer its expertise and labor to support those projects that are awarded grants.

The program annually awards grants of up to $500 to charitable, educational, or business associations that demonstrate a commitment to the Sierra Club's mission of exploring, enjoying, and protecting the planet in Lancaster County. When applying for a grant, organizations should consider how their projects relate to an ecological preservation or educational effort that focuses on a topic such as storm water management, rain gardens, and rain barrels; native plantings; pollinator plants; organic gardens; composting programs; or hands-on learning.

For more details and to apply for a grant, readers may visit http://www.lancastersierraclub.org and click on Grant Program. After submission, an email will be sent to confirm that the proposal was received. Winners will be notified on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22. A list of the awardees will be posted at the aforementioned website.

For additional information about the program, readers may contact Jim Meenan at 717-475-0586 or jimsmeenan@gmail.com.