Community stewardship and restoration grants support and create partnerships in local communities that improve water quality, fish and wildlife habitat and connect people with nature.
Donor Name: Metro
State: Oregon
County: Clackamas County (OR), Multnomah County (OR), Washington County (OR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funded through the 2022 Parks and Nature Levy and codified in Resolution No. 22-5279, the Nature in Neighborhoods Community grants program will support “community-led partnerships, education and stewardship programs to offer hands-on experiences that allow people to strengthen their relationship to the natural world while also fostering the next generation of leaders.”
Goals
- Goal 1: Improve water quality, fish and wildlife habitat
- Goal 2: Community partnerships, collaboration and accountability
- Goal 3: Economic and environmental equity
Funding Information
The final slate of proposals recommended for funding will include a mix of small, medium, and large grants. Small grants have a maximum award of $50,000, medium grants have a maximum award of $75,000, and large grants have a maximum award of $100,000.
Location
- Projects may occur at Metro sites; however, Metro may not receive grant funding.
- All projects must benefit Metro region residents.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community groups, watershed councils, collectives, neighborhood associations, nonprofits, faith groups and service groups with nonprofit or other tax exempt status, or with a fiscal sponsor who has that status may apply. Metro is not eligible to apply for or receive grant funds.
- Community stewardship and restoration grants are intended to support community-driven initiatives and programs. Partnerships are key to a competitive proposal because this is a requirement stated in the 2013 local option levy, and because partnerships can facilitate innovation, collaboration, solidarity, accountability and communal or collective approaches to climate justice and racial equity. These grants are intended to benefit people of all ages and abilities from all backgrounds. Organizations are encouraged to submit applications for projects benefitting, designed by, and led by the local community, including historically marginalized communities such as, people with low incomes, Indigenous communities, communities of color. For example, a project designed by members from the local community would demonstrate that they are involved in decision-making, project planning, implementation, outreach activities and evaluation. Applicants may seek funding for “shovel ready” projects or for projects that are in earlier planning phases.
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