Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Small Grants

Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Small Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pierce County Planning & Public Works / City of Lakewood
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Summary

The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Small Grants Program encourages local nonprofits, schools, and individuals to enhance environmental literacy and improve water quality. By supporting projects like riparian plantings, invasive species removal, and educational initiatives, it aims to foster community involvement in watershed stewardship. Grant funding is available for various collaborative activities, ensuring that projects benefit the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed and its surrounding environment.

Overview

About the Small Grants Program Pierce County partners with local organizations and agencies to provide grants to raise environmental literacy and improve habitat and water quality in Pierce County. Successful applications support one or more of the goals outlined in the current Action Agendas (or work plans) of the watershed councils. Examples of successful past projects include volunteer riparian plantings, invasive species removal, stream clean-up events, nature-based education preK-16 such as nature-themed school camps, community science, outreach to shoreline property owners, rain garden installations, rain barrel workshops, development of educational materials or purchase of equipment, signage or supplies for projects that benefit water quality or riparian habitat in public spaces such as parks, schools and libraries. Grant Overview Grants are available for nonprofit organizations, schools, other groups, and individuals to work collaboratively in or with the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council (CCWC) on drainage, water quality, and habitat issues within the WRIA12 watershed. Projects may include watershed education and outreach activities, enhancement and restoration activities, volunteer or student projects, and purchase of signage, equipment, or supplies.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Projects must be located within the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed (WRIA12). PreK-16 schools, nonprofit organizations, students, teachers and religious organizations may apply.

Ineligibility

Grant funds may not be used for lobbying activities.