Conservation Education Grant (CONE)
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Grants for conservation education within the Tualatin River watershed:
The Conservation Education Grant awards up to $20,000 for projects that promote conservation education within the Tualatin River watershed. This grant program allows us to amplify our mission by supporting other groups in Washington County.
We award grants on a competitive basis until annual funds are depleted. Funding is typically provided on a reimbursement basis. When feasible, direct payment of expenses can be arranged to reduce financial strain on the grantee.
The annual application deadline is August 15th. If funds remain after that deadline, an additional round will be held, with applications due February 15th.
NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15th, 2024.
Eligible applicants:
Conservation Education Grant applicants must be one of the following:
Project criteria:
The proposed project must:
Advance the mission of Tualatin SWCD
Be in Washington County
Provide a clear public benefit
Be completed within 24 months of the grant agreement being signed
Address one or more of the following conservation topics:- Conservation education programming for youth, families, and/or adults
- Conservation workforce development
The applicant must provide a 10% funding match. Match can be provided in the form of cash, labor, and/or donated materials.
How to apply:
Guidelines and application instructions:
Please review the full grant guidelines and application instructions.
- Application Deadline: August 15th
Applications can be submitted at any time during the year. Submissions are reviewed annually following the August 15th deadline.
- Submit Online
You can submit your application through the online portal, Submittable.
Apply with Submittable - Alternatives to online submission
If submitting an application online is a problem for your group, please contact us at 503-334-2288.
Assistance with Submittable
For Submittable-specific technical assistance, view these instructions or contact Submittable at support@submittable.com.
Conservation education projects:
Organizations are using Conservation Education Grants to accomplish big things in Washington County.
Read about the grants we've awarded by clicking the links below.
