The Nevada Division of State Lands is offering grants for projects that will preserve and restore the natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Approximately $350,000 generated from the purchase of Nevada Lake Tahoe license plates will be available to public agencies seeking funding. Proposals which include the implementation of capital improvement projects that further the attainment of the TRPA Environmental Thresholds will be prioritized in this funding cycle.

Applications are due Jan. 31 at 5pm, 901 South Stewart St., Ste. 5003, Carson City.

Those receiving funding will be notified in May.

For more information, call (775) 684.2717.