Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands (KGI) Watershed: Lu Winsor Environmental Grants

Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands (KGI) Watershed: Lu Winsor Environmental Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pierce County Planning and Public Works / Puyallup Watershed Initiative
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Summary

The Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands (KGI) Watershed Lu Winsor Environmental Grants support community-driven projects to enhance habitat and water quality. Managed by Pierce County in collaboration with local organizations, grants of up to $3,000 are available for initiatives such as invasive species removal and educational programs. Applications are open from March 3 to April 30, 2025, welcoming all eligible applicants including nonprofits, schools, and individuals.

Overview

Watersheds Small Grants Program Pierce County is partnering with watershed councils, local nonprofits, and agencies to fund a small grants program supporting community projects that improve habitat and water quality across the County. The small grant programs are available in the three watersheds described below - Puyallup, Chambers-Clover, and KGI. Applications for individual grants up to $2,500 ($3,000 for the KGI Watershed) are open from March 3 - April 30, 2025. Successful projects align with the current Action Agendas (or workplans) of the watershed councils and may include activities such as riparian plantings, invasive species removal, community clean-up events, nature-based education programs, and rain garden installations. There are no restrictions on who may apply. We encourage nonprofit organizations, schools, teachers, tribes, local governments, and individuals to apply. All applicants (individuals or organizations) are responsible for reporting grant income on their federal income taxes. Only complete applications will be accepted.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This grant is for nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses and individuals working to enhance water quality and habitats in the Nisqually River Watershed.

Ineligibility

We do not fund profit making, fundraising, lobbying or other advocacy projects.