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Tualatin Watershed Improvement Grant (TWIG)

Tualatin Watershed Improvement Grant (TWIG)

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Overview
Eligible Applicants
Project Criteria
How to Apply
Questions?

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Grants for watershed conservation in Washington County:

The Tualatin Watershed Improvement Grant (TWIG) awards up to $5,000 for projects that promote conservation 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 provided on a reimbursement basis.

This grant program is currently paused. If you have questions about this funding pause, please contact Kelly Dawes.

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Eligible applicants:

TWIG applicants must be ONE of the following:

  • Nonprofit organization
  • Native American tribe
  • For-profit organization
  • Educational institution
  • Government agency
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Project criteria:

The proposed project MUST:

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    Advance the mission of Tualatin SWCD
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    Be in Washington County
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    Provide a clear public benefit
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    Be completed within twelve months of the grant agreement being signed
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    Address one or more of the following conservation topics:
    • Pollinators or beneficial insects
    • Native and/or water-wise landscaping
    • School and community gardens
    • Rainwater management
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How to apply:

Guidelines and Application Instructions:

Please review the full grant guidelines and application instructions.

Application instructions (PDF)
  • Deadline

    Applications are due on the 10th of each month.

  • 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.

APPLY with Submittable

Assistance with Submittable:

For Submittable-specific technical assistance, view these instructions or contact Submittable at support@submittable.com.

Award decision notification:

Applicants will be notified of the award decision by the 20th of the month following the month in which the application was received.

Questions?

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Questions about new applications?
For information about applying for the TWIG Program, contact Charlotte Trowbridge.

Questions about awarded grant status?
For information about a grant that has already been awarded, contact Kelly Dawes.

Program Contacts:

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CHARLOTTE TROWBRIDGE – Conservation Education Program Manager

Charlotte Trowbridge

Conservation Education Program Manager
Email

(503) 277-3709

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Kelly Dawes

Director of Finance and Operations
Email

(503) 858-8119

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