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Find similar grantsRipple Grant is sponsored by West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. The Ripple Grant funds community-based projects aligning with WMSWCD's mission to improve air and water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and soil health. Projects can include sustainable agriculture and soil health, habitat restoration, water quality, and education.
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Ripple Grant - West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District Partnering with local organizations creates a ripple effect that extends far beyond what we could do on our own. Grant applications are now closed Applications are now closed for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Please check back in January 2027 for the next round of applications.
Grants will be between $10,000 and $25,000, out of total available funding of $100,000 this year. Awardees will be notified by email in late June, 2026. The Ripple Grant provides funding to community-based projects that align with the mission of WMSWCD to inspire people to actively improve air and water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and soil health.
The program prioritizes projects that address District-identified priority invasive species and/or priority habitats while advancing equitable outcomes by engaging historically underserved communities through culturally inclusive conservation approaches.
Eligible Organizations: Non-profit organizations, community groups (with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor), schools and educational institutions, Tribal governments or Indigenous community groups, and local government agencies. Private landowners and for-profit businesses are not eligible and should explore other District programs. Past grant recipients must have completed all reporting and be in good standing to reapply.
We fund community-led conservation and education projects within WMSWCD's service area . See previous recipients of funds in our current annual report. Priority consideration will be given to projects that: Address District-identified priority invasive species (e.g., Emerald Ash Borer impacts on riparian Riparian areas The land alongside a stream, creek, river, or floodplain shade).
Enhance priority habitats (e.g., lower Columbia estuarine, wetland, Oregon white oak, and native pollinator habitats). Demonstrate measurable benefits to historically underserved communities, including Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other environmentally impacted or low-income communities. Eligible project categories include, but are not limited to: 1.
Community Engagement & Equity 2. Habitat Restoration & Water Quality 3. Sustainable Agriculture & Soil Health 4.
Education & Workforce Development 5. Planning, Stewardship & Maintenance Watch our virtual information session we held to outline the grant and answer questions. You can also reach out to our grant manager for guidance.
We want this process to be accessible; don’t hesitate to ask for support or accommodation. Grant applications are now closed Please check back in January 2027 for the 2027-2028 application process. At this time we are leaving up the application guide and form to give you an idea of what the process is like.
Both the guide and the form are subject to change. Please do not fill out or send in these forms. 1.
Read the application guide. Download the application guide. 2.
Complete the application form. Download the application form . Download the budget template (if needed) .
Alternatives to online submission If submitting an application through a PDF form, or via email, is an issue for your group, please contact us at 971-265-9872 for an alternative format. Frequently Asked Questions What if the project needs a permit? It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the project is compliant with all local, state, and federal permitting requirements.
Can private landowners apply? No. Landowners are not eligible for this program but may be eligible for other forms of assistance from WMSWCD. Are community or school garden projects eligible?
Yes. Community and school gardens that improve soil health, water management, or habitat for historically underserved communities are eligible to apply. Can I apply to get funding for an event, or does it have to be an ongoing project?
Our Splash Grant program is more suitable for one-time projects and events. Check out that page for details and upcoming deadlines. If I receive a grant, when do I need to spend it by?
Projects may begin on or after July 1st, 2026; the project must be complete and all funds must be spent by June 30, 2027. Please get in touch if you have questions about eligibility, the application, or other concerns about the Ripple Grant program.
Ripple grant, urban heat islands, community gardens, increasing habitat connectivity Connectivity the degree to which patches of landscape are connected, either helping or impeding animal movement and other ecological processes like the flow of water or dispersal of seeds , beaver, Northern Red-legged Frogs, Northwestern Pond Turtle, invasive reptiles and mammals.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations, community groups (with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor), schools and educational institutions, Tribal governments or Indigenous community groups, and local government agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Ripple Grant is funded by West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Ripple Grants is sponsored by West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. The Ripple Grant program invests in community-led projects that nurture healthy soil and clean air and water, respond to climate challenges, support sustainable agriculture and community gardens, inspire learning outdoors, or restore habitat for fish and wildlife in the District.
Splash Grants is sponsored by West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. This grant program supports events and small projects that benefit the residents of the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. Projects can include those related to healthy soil, clean air and water, climate challenges, sustainable agriculture, and community gardens.
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