WaterWorks Grant Informational Workshops set for January 17, 30 and February 12

January 9, 2019

Summary

King County is hosting three free public workshops for prospective applicants to learn about the WaterWorks Grant Program, eligibility criteria and the application process. The workshops will take place in Kent on January 17, in Bellevue on January 30, and in Seattle on February 12.

Story

If you have a great project idea that will help protect water quality, control pollution, and build healthy communities in King County, King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division is offering $2 million in funding for community-driven projects through its Waterworks Grant Program.

 WaterWorks is now accepting letters of intent, the first step in the application process, through March 6, 2019.

Upcoming workshops:

Thursday, January 17, 6:30-8 p.m., Kent Regional Library - RSVP

212 2^nd Ave N, Kent, WA 98032

Wednesday, January 30, 4-5:30 p.m., Bellevue Library - RSVP

1111 110^th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 

Tuesday, February 12, 12-1 p.m., King Street Center - RSVP

201 S. Jackson St, 8th floor, Seattle, WA 98104

Projects must provide an improvement to water quality in the Wastewater Treatment Division service area, and are also evaluated based on certainty of success, community involvement, and equity and social justice.

 Use the links below to learn more about the following:

• Important dates, steps in the application process, and deadlines.
• What types of activities are eligible?, who can apply?, and where projects can take place?
• Funded projects grants that were awarded from previous cycles.
• Application to get started or view application materials.
• WaterWorks Background for information on the history and purpose of the grant program.
• Frequently Asked Questions.

For more information about WTD’s WaterWorks Grants, please feel free send email to: water.grants@kingcounty.gov or call: Elizabeth Loudon at 206-477-4297.