FINANCIALS & GOALS

Pure Oakland Water (POW) funds are predominately used for student educational programs in the area of water conservation, water resource preservation, and related environmental and sustainable practices.
POW also will fund a limited number of student scholarships and internships when financially possible. Such scholarships and internships may be provided to universities and non-profits or governmental organizations with which we organize programs or projects.
Our funding is available to organizations and projects in the Southeast Michigan region and its watersheds, with an emphasis in Oakland County.
Top priorities for our funding currently include water festivals in the region, as well as town hall meetings, summits and educational conferences.
Our annual grants budget and funding is always based on our financial resources, income and fundraising.
POW does not seek unsolicited proposals nor will it fund projects outside our priorities listed above. Organizations that wish to have proposals considered should first speak with a member of the POW Board of Directors or an Officer of the organization with the concept and estimated cost. They may then be invited to provide a simple proposal for future board consideration and other information as requested

LOOKING FORWARD

In 2018 we are creating a mini grants program to begin funding physical green infrastructure projects, education and outreach
In 2019 we will identify and finance initiatives that support environmental education for high school students
By 2020 we will have doubled the number of nonprofits and events we support and sponsor