There are four grant programs available through the Grant Exchange, which are summarized below. For full guidelines for each program, click on links.
Most programs have different types of grants, determined by the amount of the request. Smaller grants, up to $2,500, are not competitive, have no deadlines, and have a simpler application process.
| Primary focus | Award amounts | Grant types | Geographic eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Salmon Fund (External Link) | |||
| Salmon habitat on private property | up to $75,000 | Competitive | King County; South Snohomish basins that drain into the Sammamish River or Lake Washington |
| Natural Resource Stewardship Network | |||
| Urban reforestation, youth forestry | up to $2,500 | Short-term, |
King County, priority to urban areas |
| $2,500 to $20,000 | Competitive | ||
| WaterWorks | |||
| Water quality, water-dependent habitat | Up to $75,000 | Competitive | Within King County's Wastewater Division Treatment Service Area (includes portions of S. Snohomish County) that drain into the Sammamish River or Lake Washington click here for map (811 Kb pdf file) |
| Wild Places in City Spaces (formerly Urban Reforestation and Habitat Restoration) | |||
| Urban wildlife habitat, reforestation | up to $10,000 | Competitive | Inside Urban Growth Area of King County and incorporated cities |
If you don't know which grant to apply for, or if your project could fit more than one fund, just fill in the universal application form (Word format) and mark the box "Don't Know" and on your application, it will be assigned to the most appropriate grant fund. Please note that each program has different requirements and eligibility restrictions regarding location and activities.
Please contact:
Ken Pritchard, Grant Exchange coordinator
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
201 Jackson Street, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98104-3855
206-296-8265
800-325-6165 ext. 68265
ken.pritchard@kingcounty.gov
Linda Vane, Urban Forestry Program coordinator
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
201 Jackson Street, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98104-3855
206-296-8042
800-325-6165 ext. 68042
linda.vane@kingcounty.gov
Information presented here is available in alternate formats upon request.
TTY: 800-833-6388 or 711.