Important dates
Update
June 2021
The Council allocated funding track is accepting applications from July 1 through July 31, 2021, visit this page for more information.
The competitive track WaterWorks is not accepting new applications at this time, the next grant cycle will be in 2023. For those who have submitted full proposals through the competitive cycle, go to Important Dates for the timeline.
This is the timeline for the current competitive grant cycle, WaterWorks Round 5. The timeframes for review, authorization, and project start are approximate.
Please check back or add your name to our email alert list to keep up to date. The timeline for WaterWorks council-allocated funding for 2021-22 has not been announced yet; contact your councilmember’s office directly for details.
Timeline
| January 4, 2021 | Application materials posted |
| January & February 2021 | Online information sessions for applicants |
| February 17, 2021, 11:59 pm* | Deadline for Letters of Intent (1st stage of application process) * Note the time has changed from 5 pm to 11:59 pm. Staff will not be available to assist with any technical questions after 5 pm. |
| Spring 2021 | Letters of Intent reviewed |
| April 28, 2021 | Applicants notified of status & finalists invited to submit full proposals |
| May 26, 2021, 11:59 pm | Deadline for full applications. Staff will not be available to assist with any technical questions after 5 pm. |
| Summer 2021 | Applications reviewed |
| Fall 2021 | Authorization process |
| Late fall 2021 | Applicants notified of funding recommendations |
| Winter-spring 2022 | Projects begin |
This grant cycle is biennial (every other year).
Online Grant Portal
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Contact
- The WaterWorks Grant Program is funded by King County Wastewater Treatment Division