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Grant Programs
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Grant application criteria:

TWIG
TREE Grant
Conservation Education Grant
Farmers Market Grant
Financial Assistance
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Financial assistance for conservation projects within Washington County

Protecting natural resources is a team effort. We can advance our conservation goals by supporting the great work of other organizations, community groups, and individuals.

We provide financial assistance for conservation projects within Washington County. Because every project is unique, we offer multiple funding options. Our financial assistance takes the form of either a grant or cost share.

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Grant programs:

Our grants are available to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, Native American tribes, government agencies, and private businesses.

We offer four types of grants:

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    Tualatin Watershed Improvement Grant (TWIG)

    Suitable for small projects that can be completed within twelve months. TWIG grants provide up to $5,000.

TWIG projects must demonstrate a public benefit in at least one of the following areas:

  • Pollinators or beneficial insects
  • Native plants or water-wise landscaping
  • School or community gardens
  • Rainwater management
Learn More About TWIG
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    Tualatin River Environmental Enhancement Grant (TREE)

    Suitable for medium to large projects that can be completed within 36 months. TREE grants provide up to $100,000 and require a 25% match.

TREE projects must demonstrate a public benefit in at least one of the following areas:

  • Water quality or water conservation
  • Soil health or erosion control
  • Invasive species management
  • Fish and wildlife habitat
  • Forest health
Learn More About TREE
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    Conservation Education Grant

    Suitable for projects related to environmental or conservation education that can be completed within 24 months. Conservation Education grants provide up to $20,000 and require a 10% match.

Example projects include:

  • Curriculum development
  • Educational workshops
  • Field-based learning opportunities
  • Conservation workforce development or mentorship programs
Learn More About the Education Grant
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    Farmers Market Grant

    Suitable for Washington County Farmers Market projects that can be completed within one market season. Farmers Market grants provide up to $7,500 per market location.

Projects must address at least one of the following criteria:

  • Increase community participation in market events
  • Increase the number of vendors over previous years
  • Make local agricultural products available to all demographics of the county (e.g. matching SNAP or other assistance programs)
  • Educate the public on conservation or agricultural topics (e.g. food production, gardening, water conservation, soil health, food quality, etc.)
Learn More About the Farmers Market Grant
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Financial assistance program:

Our financial assistance program assists individuals interested in implementing conservation practices on their private property. If you are enrolled in a financial assistance program, Tualatin SWCD can provide both financial and planning assistance.

Projects must address at least one of the following resource concerns:

  • Water quality or water conservation
  • Soil health or erosion control
  • Invasive species management
  • Fish and wildlife habitat
  • Forest health
Learn More About financial assistance
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Grants & Funding Projects:

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Program Contacts:

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Jen Shih

Grants & Enrollment Specialist
Email

503-501-7738

CHARLOTTE TROWBRIDGE – Conservation Education Program Manager

Charlotte Trowbridge

Education & Grants Program Manager
Email

(503) 277-3709

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