Environment Funds
King Conservation District - Seattle Community Partnerships Grants
| Description | Supports projects that achieve the King Conservation District and city priorities for natural resource improvement. The KCD manages the application, awards, and grants. As part of the process, the City of Seattle, through Seattle Public Utilities, makes a recommendation to the KCD about which projects should be funded within Seattle. KCD encourages projects with private landowners. Matching funds are desirable. KCD grant focus:
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| Deadline | Application forms are due to the SPU Director’s Office via email: June 28, 2013. SPU will transmit recommendations to the King Conservation District by August 19, 2013. KCD will make awards in late 2013 or early 2014. |
| Eligibility | Government agencies, tribes and non-profit organizations |
| Funded By | Per parcel rates and changes paid by Seattle property owners for the King Conservation District |
| Project Examples | Creek, wetland, lake, river and shoreline restoration Site stewardship Site and project monitoring Educational and behavior change activities that encourage stewardship and conservation efforts |
Neighborhood Matching Fund Large Projects Fund
| Description | Provides funds of up to $100,000 to support groups in building community relationships around a project. Projects must demonstrate a capacity to build a stronger and healthier community and:
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| Deadline | The deadline for applications is May 6, 2013. Attendance at one of three mandatory workshops* is required in order for an application to be considered. Once a workshop has been attended, you can apply for the Large Projects Fund online. *Mandatory Workshops:
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| Eligibility | Open to neighborhood-based groups, community-based organizations, ad-hoc groups and business groups. |
| Funded By | Seattle Department of Neighborhoods |
| Project Examples | Wetlands restoration P-Patch community garden Community orchard |
Neighborhood Matching Fund Small and Simple Projects Fund
| Description | Provides funds of up to $25,000 to support groups in building community relationships around a project. Projects must demonstrate a capacity to build a stronger and healthier community and:
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| Deadline | 5pm, Monday, March 4, 2013 |
| Eligibility | Open to neighborhood-based groups, community-based organizations, ad-hoc groups and business groups; or community groups that do not have a geographic base, such as an ethnic group, GLBT groups, disability community, etc. |
| Funded By | Seattle Department of Neighborhoods |
| Project Examples | Farmers markets Habitat restoration Green jobs training |
Neighborhood Matching Fund Small Sparks Fund
| Deadline | None – applications accepted year-round |
| Description | Provides funds of up to $1000 to support community members in becoming civically engaged. Projects must demonstrate a capacity to build a stronger and healthier community and:
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| Eligibility | Open to neighborhood and grassroots community groups with annual organizational budgets of less than $25,000. |
| Funded By | Seattle Department of Neighborhoods |
| Project Examples | Tree planting Recycling workshops |
Trees for Neighborhoods
| Description | Provides free trees, watering bags, planting workshops, and ongoing care support to Seattle residents wishing to plant trees around their homes, both in yards and as street trees. Limit 4 trees per household. This effort is to increase tree cover in the city from 23% to 30% by 2037. |
| Deadline | Applications open in early August; deadline will be mid-October |
| Eligibility | Seattle residents planting on residential property |
| Funded By | Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light |
| Project Examples | Neighborhood street tree plantings and private backyard plantings |
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