Puyallup-White River Watershed Small Grants

Puyallup-White River Watershed Small Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pierce County Planning and Public Works / Puyallup Watershed Initiative
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Summary

The Puyallup-White River Watershed Small Grants program by Pierce County is designed to enhance environmental literacy and improve habitat and water quality across key watersheds. Open to various applicants including nonprofits and schools, it supports projects like invasive species removal and nature-based education. Successful proposals align with watershed councils' action agendas. The program promotes community involvement and sustainable practices, ensuring that local ecosystems thrive while fostering educational opportunities.

Overview

About the Small Grants Program Pierce County collaborates with local organizations and agencies to offer grants aimed at enhancing environmental literacy and improving habitat and water quality across four watersheds: Nisqually, Puyallup, Chambers-Clover, and KGI. 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. Be aware that we 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.

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. Projects must be located within the Puyallup-White River boundaries (WRIA10). PreK-16 schools, Tribes, local agencies, nonprofit organizations, students, teacher, and businesses may apply.