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The King County Water Quality Block Grant Fund
Grants up to $60,000 are available for community projects that protect or improve watersheds, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands and tidewater. Projects must have a demonstrable positive impact on the waters of King County and must:
- Improve or protect water quality and water dependent habitats; or
- Demonstrate the beneficial use of biosolids or reclaimed water.
Examples of Fundable Projects
- Preservation, such as a conservation or access easement to a body of water
- Water quality protection measures, such as non-polluting landscaping or livestock management
- Water re-use or biosolids demonstration project
- Stream, lake, wetland and shoreline restoration
- Long-term stewardship of a body of water
- Water quality monitoring
Grant Types:
There are two types of WaterWorks grants, depending on level of funding, with corresponding application processes:
| Grant Amount |
Grant Type |
Pre-Application |
Deadline |
| Up to $2,499 |
Small Change for a Big Difference |
Pre-Application |
Sept. 22, 2008 |
| Over $2,500 |
Competitive |
Pre-Application |
Sept 22, 2008 |
Eligibility
Proposals must meet the following criteria:
- Protect or improve water quality or water dependent habitat.
- Foster community stewardship by engaging community volunteers.
- Leverage resources; a minimum of 10 percent cash match is required for awards more than $2,500.
- Develop long-term partnerships.
- Provide a long-term benefit or assure continuity.
Click here for eligible costs.
Salmon Habitat
Salmon related projects are no longer eligible for a Waterworks grants. Please consult the Community Salmon Fund Grant web page for information on salmon related projects.
Project Location
Projects must take place inside the Wastewater Treatment Division Service Area. Projects that are located outside the Service area in the Green and Cedar River Watersheds only may be eligible under certain conditions, and should inquire with the WaterWorks grant program before applying.
Conditions
- Awards typically do not exceed an 18-month period.
- Recipients can only receive one Small Change Grant and one Competitive grant per year.
- A compelling public benefit is required for those projects located on private land.
For more information, contact:
Ken Pritchard, Grant Exchange Coordinator
206- 296-8265
800-325-6165 ext. 68265
ken.pritchard@kingcounty.gov
Information presented here is available in alternate formats upon request. TTY: 800-833-6388 or 711.
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