New grant opportunities for unincorporated area projects

September 10, 2017 10:30 am
New grant opportunities for unincorporated area projects

The following is a press release from King County Executive.

A total of $90,000 in King County Community Service Area Program grant funding is available for projects costing less than $5,000. Project examples include:

  • Events, such as concerts, festivals and educational and safety projects;
  • Neighborhood improvement projects, such as tree planting, graffiti removal and clean-up;
  • Community-led planning or training; and
  • Signs for a neighborhood or community.

“Community Service Area grants help people share in local art, enhance our forests and green spaces, and connect with neighbors young and old,” said Executive Dow Constantine. “We are proud to support the youth and senior projects, movie and music nights, and neighborhood gatherings that help make King County such a great place to call home.”

Proposals should demonstrate how activities would be accessible to all unincorporated King County residents regardless of race, income or language spoken.

A minimum match of 25 percent of the total project cost is required in the form of volunteer time, cash or in-kind services. Applications are due Friday, Nov. 17.

Priority for funding will be given to local, community-led organizations in unincorporated King County that encourage collaborations and partnerships.

“I encourage everyone to get out to King County’s unincorporated neighborhoods and enjoy the great diversity of events and places available to all,” said Alan Painter, manager of King County’s unincorporated Community Service Area program. “Community Service Area grants support the energy and creativity we see year-round by our local residents.”

In the last six years, more than 200 projects have been funded throughout unincorporated King County, including:

  • Music and movie nights in local parks;
  • National Night Out events;
  • Support for local senior centers and food banks;
  • Investments in neighborhood tool libraries;
  • Community signage; and
  • Youth projects.

Information about the 2018 application process and list of previous awardee is available online or by contacting Marissa Alegria at 206-477-4523