Opportunity Fund
Small Grants for Aquatic Habitat Landowners in the Snoqualmie Watershed
The King Conservation District in partnership with the Snoqualmie Watershed Forum is providing small grants to private and public landowners of up to $30,000 for projects that improve habitat conditions in the tributaries and headwaters of the Snoqualmie Watershed.
2011 Application Deadlines
- Pre-applications due May 23, 2011 (individual landowners only)
- Final applications due July 18, 2011 (landowners and other organizations)
What types of projects are eligible?
- Livestock exclusion fencing or nutrient management to protect aquatic habitat and water quality
- Replacing culverts and removing other fish passage barriers
- Planting native trees and shrubs along streams, lakes and wetlands
- Removing invasive weeds along streams, lakes and wetlands
- Other restoration, conservation and education activities on
private and public property to protect water quality and improve fish and wildlife habitat - Alluvial fan stream restoration
Who should apply?
- Landowners with streams, lakes or wetlands on their property
- Community groups, non profits and other organizations
- Government agencies and local jurisdictions
Mail applications to:
King Conservation District
Attn: Brandy Reed
1107 SW Grady Way, Suite 130
Renton, WA 98057
Or email to:
Application documents:
- Opportunity Fund Pre-Application [MS Word]
- Opportunity Fund Final Application [MS Word]
- 2011 Opportunity Fund Timeline [pdf]
- 2011 Opportunity Fund Grant Ranking Criteria [pdf]
Contact
For more information visit the KCD website: http://www.kingcd.org/pro_opp.htm
For an application or for more information, contact King Conservation District contact: Brandy Reed, 425-282-1924 or Snoqualmie Watershed Forum Project Coordinator, Perry Falcone, 206-296-1940.
The Opportunity Fund is sponsored in partnership by the King Conservation District and Snoqualmie Watershed Forum.