Core Viewpoint - The "Clean and Beautiful China" small grant project for 2025 has announced its shortlisted projects, with two projects from Shaanxi province selected [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment launched the small grant project to enhance public awareness of ecological civilization and promote a green, low-carbon lifestyle [1] - A total of 108 project proposals were submitted from 103 environmental clubs across 24 provinces in China [1] - After preliminary and expert reviews, 20 projects were ultimately selected for funding [1] Group 2: Selected Projects - The selected projects from Shaanxi include: - "Public Participation in Waste Management, Collaborating to Build Beautiful Villages - Research on the Cost and Charging Mechanism of Domestic Waste Management" by the Ecological Environment Volunteer Service Association of Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology [1] - "Central Water Tower, Lifeline of Qinling - Ecological Culture Promotion and Protection" by the Source Dream Public Welfare Association of Shaanxi University of Science and Technology [1]