Have an idea on how to protect or improve watersheds, streams, tidewaters or other portions of our water web? Or maybe your volunteer organization or community group has an on-the-ground project for restoring habitat in urban areas?
In either scenario, King County has a grant program that could provide the funds necessary to get the job done. But don’t delay: The deadline for pre-application is Sept. 22, and final applications are due Oct. 15.
Here are the details on the two types of grants:
“Waterworks” grants for funds up to $60,000 are available for on-the-ground community projects that protect or improve watersheds, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands and tidewater. Projects must have a demonstrable positive impact on the waters of King County or south Snohomish County and must:
• Improve or protect water quality and water dependent habitats; or
• Demonstrate the beneficial use of biosolids, reclaimed water or stormwater.
Projects specifically designed to benefit salmon will no longer be considered for funding with a Waterworks grant this fall, but will be eligible in 2009.
“Wild Places in City Spaces” grants for funds up to $10,000 are available to volunteer organizations, community groups and government agencies for on-the-ground projects reforesting urban areas and restoring habitat within the Urban Growth Area of King County and its incorporated cities.
Two types of grants are available under this program: “Small Change for a Big Difference” non-competitive grants can be awarded for amounts of up to $2,499, while competitive grants for amounts of $2,500 to $10,000 include a ranking process that compares proposed projects for the greatest impact at the best value.
All applicants, no matter the amount of the request, must submit a pre-application by Sept. 22. For more information about these grants and for a pre-application, visit http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/grants.htm. More information is also available by contacting Ken Pritchard, 206-296-8265, or ken.pritchard@kingcounty.gov.
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King County Water and Land Resources