Deadline: 31-Dec-21
The City of Tacoma is seeking applications for the Sustainability Small Grant Program.
Projects that help educate residents and/or businesses on the environment and sustainable practices are encouraged to apply. Strong grant applications will demonstrate a benefit to one or more of the three Environmental Services utilities: Surface Water, Solid Waste, and Wastewater.
Projects or events must have an environmental sustainability focus. Strong grant applications will demonstrate benefits that help protect and restore natural resources or keep the city clean, safe, and livable.
Those that also benefit their local economy, support social equity, and address the causes or impacts of climate change with be given extra consideration. Collaboration with other groups, organizations and agencies is not required, but highly encouraged. First time applicants may also be given preference.
Funding Information
- Reimbursable, maximum awards of up to $5,000 are available to eligible projects within Tacoma city limits that help protect and restore their environment.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Applications Must:
- Demonstrate project readiness with a clearly defined scope, schedule, and budget
- Demonstrate a benefit to one or more of Environmental Services’ utilities
- Include a minimum of 10% matching contributions from the applicant or fiscal sponsor organization. Matched contributions may include in-kind services, funds from your organization, or any other grants, sponsors, donations, or volunteer time.
- Meet Green Event certification criteria, as defined by the City’s Green Events program (if applicable; applying for official Green Event certification is encouraged, but not required)
- Meet all permit requirements and public agency permissions (if applicable)
Ineligible
Ineligible activities and elements include:
- Organizations that received Sustainability Small Grant funds in the past 12 months
- For-profit organizations or private companies (although staff and professional services can be hired to support project goals)
- Purchase of computers, digital cameras, video cameras or other portable electronic equipment
- Advocating for a political figure, and/or election related activities
- Purchases that could be construed as a gift to an individual or organization
- Programs that promote or endorse a specific religious affiliation
- Demonstrating discrimination against any group
- Purchase of alcohol or drugs
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