Community Notes 02-02-2011

1. EcoStar Grants. The EcoStar Grant program supports environmental projects in five stewardship categories: pollution prevention, education and outreach, energy efficiency, conservation and community activism. The grants range up to $5,000 each. The deadline for applications is March 10th. To find more details, visit http://www.constellation.com/portal/site/constellation/menuitem.
2. The Governor’s Community Achievement Awards. The Governor’s Community Achievement Awards are presented each year to an array of Texas communities with the best grassroots environmental programs in the state. Communities are judged based on their population size, which is derived from population estimates from the Texas State Data Center. The deadline to apply for an award is February 8th at 5pm. To learn more, visit http://www.ktb.org/programs/awards/governors-community-achievement-awards.aspx.