Tualatin Watershed Improvement Grant (TWIG)
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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 typically provided on a reimbursement basis. When feasible, direct payment of expenses can be arranged to reduce financial strain on the grantee.
Eligible applicants:
TWIG 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 twelve months of the grant agreement being signed
Address one or more of the following conservation topics:- Pollinators or beneficial insects
- Native, water-wise landscaping
- School and community gardens
- Rainwater management
How to apply:
Guidelines and Application Instructions:
Please review the full grant guidelines and application instructions.
- Deadline
Applications are accepted and reviewed quarterly. Submissions are due on January 15th, April 15th, July 15th, and October 15th.
- 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.
Award decision notification:
Applicants will be notified of the award decision within 6 weeks of the grant deadline.
TWIG projects:
Organizations are using TWIG grants to accomplish great things in Washington County.
Read about the grants we've awarded by clicking the links below.
