Grants
Water and Land Resources Grants:
Grant Exchange
A clearinghouse of grant and technical assistance programs for projects that protect or improve natural resources; such as water quality, salmon and wildlife habitat, reforestation, water conservation, and related educational efforts. Includes:
Parks and Recreation Grants:
Youth
Sport Facility Grant Fund
Provides matching grant funding to rehabilitate, expand, or develop
sports fields and facilities serving youth in King County.
Solid and Hazardous Waste Grants:
Voucher Incentive Program (VIP)
Up to 50% matching funds for small businesses that reduce the amount of chemicals going down the drain, into landfills, on the ground and into the air. King County supports businesses that support the environment.
Hazards on the Homefront Mini-Grants
Teachers who have taken the "Hazards on the Homefront" workshop can apply for a mini-grant to complete a project with their students.
Resources
Funding Sources for Watershed Stewardship Projects
Refer to a long list of funding sources including King County, State, and Federal governments, businesses, and foundations.
Get Your Feet Wet
How-tos and available resources to initiate stewardship projects.
Car
Wash Kits
Grant Announcements
August 22, 2008
King County offers grants protecting water, restoring habitat in urban areas
March 18, 2008
Your idea for on-site spill ‘first aid’ response could result in a $10,000 grant from King County
March 18, 2008
Natural resources projects grants available through King County
Grants of up to $60,000 are available; Application deadline April 15 |
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Awards and Recognition
Green globe award
honors businesses and individuals for their outstanding achievements in environmental stewardship.
Earth Legacy Initiative
Recognizing Earth Heroes, Earth Cities, and Earth-Friendly Businesses.
Construction Works publicizes construction companies that recycle, reduce waste and use recycled products on the construction job site.
Award Announcements
Alpr. 13, 2007
Sims honors Rep. Norm Dicks, 13 others with Green Globe Awards
Mar. 27, 2007
King County honors its employees with Building Green Awards
King County wins "Best of Web" award
Citation is one of five for online excellence, including two for the Natural Resources and Parks' Web site. |