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Find similar grantsEnvironmental Grants and Incentives (Community Watershed Stewardship Grant Program) is sponsored by City of Portland, Environmental Services. Environmental Services offers several grants and incentives to support actions that benefit watershed health, the community, and the environment.
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gov/Federal About the Community Watershed Stewardship Grant Program of Four teens paint a mural with an orange background and outlines of a great blue heron, child, and Native American symbol The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) supports Portland community groups and residents who want to improve the health of Portland watersheds. Grants up to $12,000 are awarded to eligible projects on an annual basis.
This program is currently on pause. Notice: CWSP is currently on pause as we review and assess how it can best serve our community in the future. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this process and look forward to sharing updates when the program resumes.
Environmental Services manages Portland’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to protect public health and the environment and preserve and restore the health of Portland’s watersheds. CWSP works with community groups to implement projects that benefit watershed health and the community. PDF file Community Watershed Stewardship Program 2024-2025 Annual Report 1.
92 MB CWSP can provide up to $12,000 for projects that protect and enhance Portland’s watersheds and neighborhoods and/or provide environmental education. Please see the list of eligible project categories . Matching funds (donations from private and public groups) are not required but are useful in demonstrating support for your project.
Matching funds may be in-kind or cash. In-kind donations are donations of products and services and include volunteer time and labor. Cash donations are donations of money, generally for a specific budget item.
Grant Application and Timeline Applying for a CWSP grant is a two-step process, starting with a pre-application. The selection committee reviews pre-applications and then invites successful applicants to complete a full application. Learn more about the application process.
Grants are awarded to eligible projects on an annual basis. All project components must be complete, and grant funds must typically be spent between September 1 through June 30 of the respective grant year. Projects start when a contract with Environmental Services is ready on June 30.
Delivery of Awarded Funds CWSP reimburses grantees once or twice per contract. Projects may not start without fully authorized grant agreements. To request payment of the grant expenses, the grantee or their fiscal agent must submit invoices and copies of receipts for approved budget items only.
Grantees need to have the ability to cover costs upfront or partner with a fiscal agent who has that ability. CWSP staff can assist with connecting prospective grantees with fiscal agent organizations upon request. Learn more about fiscal agents and what they do .
More Information, Resources, or Assistance CWSP grants are intended to be accessible to everyone and strive to support grant applicants as much as possible. Contact a CWSP Coordinator for help with developing project proposals, providing resources such as technical assistance, connecting with partner organizations, and other support you may need as you prepare for your application. Find CWSP Coordinator contact information on this page.
Native Plant Certificates The Community Watershed Stewardship Program also provides funding for native plants that provide environmental benefits. Vouchers from nurseries are available to community groups or individuals planning to improve community spaces. Learn more about Native Plant Certificates communitystewardship@portlandoregon.
gov Environmental Program Coordinator Kathy. Dang@portlandoregon. gov Environmental Program Coordinator daryl.
houtman@portlandoregon. gov Additional Resources and Information for Community Watershed Stewardship Program Grantees Apply for a Native Plant Certificate Community education and outreach Water, stormwater, and sewer See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based projects and programs across the greater Portland region. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Environmental Grants and Incentives (Community Watershed Stewardship Grant Program) is funded by City of Portland, Environmental Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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