• Combined administrative and labor expenses are limited to 20% (up to $400) of the total MWD sponsorship award.
• Applications submitted over the $2,000 maximum will be rejected.
• Applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the start date of the event or program.
• Programs will NOT be funded retroactively. If the event date precedes the application, the funding request will be denied.
• Sponsorships may NOT include endorsements or implied endorsements of brand name products or companies.
• Provide a comprehensive description of the program benefits and budget in detail and in a readable, organized context.
• Provide a complete application. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Repeat applicants seeking sponsorship of the same program/project will be evaluated on the previous year's Recipient Fulfillment Report and results of that sponsorship.  Metropolitan does not guarantee consecutive-year sponsorships.

Matching Tax ID: If a program or project is approved, funds will be distributed ONLY to the organization that applied. The organization's name, street address (no P.O. #s) and federal tax ID on the application must match the IRS W-9 federal tax form, otherwise the sponsorship award will be denied.

Upon Completion: A CPP Recipient Fulfillment Report is provided to the applicant when the funds are awarded. At the completion of the program, project, event or activity, a signed CPP Recipient Fulfillment Report must be mailed in. Failure to complete and return this form may affect future sponsorships. Funded activities are tracked to ensure compliance. A new application will not be considered if a previously funded program has not been completed.

No Substitutions: Awarded funds may ONLY be used for the event/activity described in the application. If the program is cancelled or substantially modified, funds MUST be returned to MWD. The manager of Conservation and Customer Services, Yvette Martinez at (213)217-7707 must be contacted.