The Puyallup Watershed Small Grants Program is a partnership between the Pierce County Planning & Public Works Department and the Puyallup River Watershed Council to raise environmental awareness and improve habitat and water quality in the Puyallup Watershed.
Donor Name: Pierce County
State: Washington
City: Puyallup
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The grant program provides resources to help make projects happen on the ground and assists those not familiar with grant writing obtain experience and funds. Common awardees include K-12 teachers, small nonprofits, college students, and individuals. The types of projects supported are environmental education, habitat restoration, monitoring, and protection and projects that foster community engagement in all the above categories.
Benefits
Each project has unique contributions towards positive impacts in the watershed. Overall, thousands of people – from school children to senior citizens, families, homeowners and pet owners – are reached with messages and education about how to be better stewards of the natural environment and actions they can take to protect water quality and Salmon habitat.
Funding Information
A total of $22,375 will be available for 2025 grants up to a maximum award of $2,500 per project.
Eligibility Criteria
There are no restrictions on who may apply. Pierce County encourages nonprofit organizations, schools, teachers, tribes, local governments, and individuals to apply. Be aware that they do not fund profit making, fundraising, lobbying or other advocacy projects. All applicants (individuals or organizations) are responsible for reporting grant income on their federal income taxes. Only complete applications will be accepted.
For more information, visit Pierce County.
