Watersheds Small Grants Program
About the Small Grants Program
Pierce County partners with local organizations and agencies to provide grants to raise environmental literacy and improve habitat and water quality in Pierce County. The small grant programs are available in the four watersheds described below: Nisqually, Puyallup, Chambers-Clover, and KGI. You can find supporting documents and priorities of the councils posted online by viewing the appropriate council page. Each council's priorities are unique, so do not overlook this step if you are applying for more than one grant in different watersheds. Applications are ranked and reviewed separately with slightly different criteria and different priorities based on the watershed.
Successful applications support one or more of the goals outlined in the current Action Agendas (or work plans) of the watershed councils. Examples of successful past projects include volunteer riparian plantings, invasive species removal, stream clean-up events, nature-based education preK-16 such as nature-themed school camps, community science, outreach to shoreline property owners, rain garden installations, rain barrel workshops, development of educational materials or purchase of equipment, signage or supplies for projects that benefit water quality or riparian habitat in public spaces such as parks, schools and libraries. Grant funds may not be used for lobbying activities.
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From funding stream clean-up events to contributing to nature-based education camps, the Watersheds Small Grants Program allows community organizations to focus on environmental education and implement projects that protect our watersheds.
Click the button below to see how the 2021 grant recipients are using the funds to bring environmental benefits to their communities.
