rants are available in the following watersheds:

• Puyallup-White River
• Chambers-Clover Creek
• Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands

Examples of successful past projects include volunteer riparian plantings, invasive species removal, stream clean-up events, nature-based education preK-16 such as nature-themed school camps, citizen science, outreach to shoreline property owners, rain garden installations, rain barrel workshops, development of educational materials or purchase of equipment, signage or supplies for projects that benefit water quality or riparian habitat. This small grant opportunity is ideal for first time grant-writers and small nonprofits or school teachers with a small project in mind.

Completed grant applications must be received by April 7, 2020. Grant program information, including the 2020 grant announcement, past projects, applications, and other details are available to download at: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/sgp  Maximum grant award is $2,500 per project. Applicants can submit more than one application in each watershed.