The City of Tacoma is seeking applications for the Sustainability Small Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Tacoma
State: Washington
City: Tacoma
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/31/2022
Grant Size: up to $5,000
Details:
Projects that help educate residents and/or businesses on the environment and sustainable practices are encouraged to apply. Strong grant applications will demonstrate a benefit to one or more of the three Environmental Services utilities: Surface Water, Solid Waste, and Wastewater.
Projects or events must have an environmental sustainability focus. Strong grant applications will demonstrate benefits that help protect and restore natural resources or keep the city clean, safe, and livable. Those that also benefit their local economy, support social equity, and address the causes or impacts of climate change with be given extra consideration. Collaboration with other groups, organizations and agencies is not required, but highly encouraged. First time applicants may also be given preference.
Funding Information
Reimbursable, maximum awards of up to $5,000 are available to eligible projects within Tacoma city limits that help protect and restore their environment.
Eligible Projects and/or Applicants Must:
- Be located in and/or take place within Tacoma city limits.
- Cover all up-front project costs and accept reimbursement for approved costs after project completion and approval of Final Report, or partner with a fiscal sponsor to support up-front costs
- If not affiliated with a registered 501 (c)(3), accept tax reporting impacts associated with receiving grant funding, or partner with a registered non-profit who will accept funding on behalf of the applicant
- Not charge the public for services, materials, or goods funded by the Sustainability Small Grant
- Provide recognition for the City of Tacoma Environmental Services in printed or promotional material, recognition at the event (if applicable), media coverage, and/or other branding opportunities where available
- Submit a Final Report and invoice within 60 calendar days of project completion date
Ineligible activities and elements include:
- Organizations that received Sustainability Small Grant funds in the past 12 months
- For-profit organizations or private companies (although staff and professional services can be hired to support project goals)
- Purchase of computers, digital cameras, video cameras or other portable electronic equipment
- Advocating for a political figure, and/or election related activities
- Purchases that could be construed as a gift to an individual or organization
- Programs that promote or endorse a specific religious affiliation
- Demonstrating discrimination against any group
- Purchase of alcohol or drugs
For more information, visit City of Tacoma.
