King County is giving grants for environmental projects

[eridani]

I'm writing to make you aware of two King County grant opportunities with an approaching deadline of Monday, September 22.

"Waterworks" grants of 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.


"Wild Places in City Spaces" grants of up to $10,000 are available to volunteer organizations, community groups and government agencies for projects reforesting urban areas and restoring habitat within the Urban Growth Area of King County and incorporated cities.
There are two types of grants available under both programs: (1) "Small Change for a Big Difference" non-competitive grants can be awarded for amounts less than $2,500, and (2) competitive grants for $2,500 or more. However, the same application deadlines apply.
Pre-applications are due by Monday, September 22, 2008, and will be reviewed for eligibility and for proposal elements needing clarification. Pre-application feedback should be provided by Monday, September 29. Full applications must be submitted by Wednesday, October 15, 2008, and by invitation only. Unsolicited full applications will not be reviewed.


More information is available at http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/grants.htm, or by contacting Ken Pritchard, King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks Grant Exchange Coordinator, at [phone] or ken.pritchard {at} kingcounty. gov.