Green Shoreline Grant Opportunities
This table provides information on ongoing federal, state, and local grant opportunities that may be appropriate to fund Green Shorelines approaches in Lakes Washington and Sammamish. Grant programs are listed in the approximate order in which applications are due. In most cases, landowners will want to partner with nonprofits or agencies in order to qualify for these grants.
WRIA 8-Specific Grants
| Awarder | Grant Name | Eligible Projects | Funding Available | Eligible Applicants | Key Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Conservation District (KCD) Grants through WRIA 8 | KCD WRIA Forum Grant Program** | Habitat restoration and protection, monitoring, land use innovations and public outreach in WRIA 8. All KCD grant projects must be on the WRIA 8 10-year Start List. |
~$1.1M available in WRIA 8 in 2010. | Local agencies, non-profits, and tribes in the King County part of WRIA 8. | RFP opens: February 10. Application deadline: March 31, 2010. Award announced: August-October. |
Mary Jorgensen |
Other Grants
| Awarder | Grant Name | Eligible Projects | Funding Available | Eligible Applicants | Key Dates | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation-SRFB, King County, and US Fish & Wildlife Service | NWFW Community Salmon Fund** | Small-scale salmon habitat protection and restoration projects with community involvement and watershed health benefits that are consistent with salmon recovery plans. | $179K for six WRIAs. 50% match. | Non-profits, tribes, special districts or local agencies. Landowners and community groups with an eligible sponsor. | TBD. Round will occur between July and October. Award announced: Late 2010 to Early 2011.
|
Brian Ferrasci-O'Malley |
| National Assn. of Counties (NACo) and NOAA | Coastal Counties Restoration Initiative (CCRI)** | County-led or supported projects that remove fish passage barriers, improve riparian or coastal habitats, or benefit marine and anadromous species. |
~$500K available in 2010. $50K-$100K per project. 100% match suggested. | NACo member counties. Non-profits and local agencies may apply with support from county. |
March 29, 2010. | Carrie Clingan WA applicants: |
FishAmerica Foundation/ NOAA Restoration Center |
Marine and Anadromous Fish Habitat Restoration Grants** | Restoration projects for marine and anadromous fish species that have outreach or education component. Must be completed in one year. Applicants should consult with NOAA staff. |
$5K-$50K per project. | State and local agencies and community non-profits. | Summer. (Last cycle: occurred in June.) |
FishAmerica WA projects: |
| King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks | Wild Places in City Spaces** | Reforestation projects within the Urban Growth Area of King County. Projects on private land must have a compelling public benefit and may not request more than 50% of total cost. |
Up to $10K per project. | Community groups and government agencies. | Summer. (Last cycle: occurred in June.) | Ken Pritchard |
| City of Seattle | Seattle Neighborhood Matching Funds** | Physical or educational projects with capacity to build a stronger, healthier community. Awards matched by community's volunteer labor, donated materials, professional services or cash. | $1K-$100K per project. 100% match. | Neighborhood, ad-hoc, and business groups in Seattle. | Throughout the year. For large projects, Notice of intent due February. |
Neighborhood Matching Fund (206) 233-0093 |