TIC 2018-04-23 Item 2F - Grant Application - WRIA 9 for Green the Green Project

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2018 Grant Funding Available for Riparian Revegetation Projects The WRIA 9 Forum is eager to assist cities, schools, businesses and non-governmental organizations in funding projects that help improve conditions for salmon and water quality in the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound watershed. Information about other projects and programs underway or planned in the watershed can be found in the WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan. This information will serve as a guide as you develop your proposal, may give you ideas that improve your proposal, and may help suggest opportunities for cooperation. Small Grant Fund for Salmon Habitat and Restoration Projects $250,000 total funding is available for this grant round, with no minimum grant award and a maximum award of $50,000. Riparian revegetation projects must show a direct benefit to salmon habitat. Projects may he for riparian revegetation or a combination of environmental education with an on -the -ground native planting. The following types of projects are encouraged: • Stream or shoreline restoration project planning and site development • Maintenance of restoration sites, including weed control • Removal of invasive weeds and revegetation using native plants along the Green/Duwamish River and tributary stream • Livestock management, such as fencing Grant Applications are due by 5 pm on April 24, 2018. if you have questions, please contact Karen Bergeron at karen.berL,,eron<a)kinacountv.gov or by telephone at 206.477.4641. Criteria for applications: The following criteria will be used to guide the decision about whether to fund your proposal: • Project technical merit (50 pts; 41 pt minimum required): • Your proposal will increase riparian shade within priority salmon habitat areas (0- 50 points). Here is a map of priority areas. • Certainty of Success (30 pts; 25 pt minimum required): • Your proposal is important to do now (0-15 points); and • You demonstrate you are capable of implementing the proposal (0-15 points). • Community Support (20 pts; .17 pt minimum required): • Your proposal improves community participation and support for salmon habitat protection and restoration (0-20 points); • Your proposal has matching funds. Matching funds are not required; however, applications will receive additional points for providing a sponsor match (up to 5 bonus points). Grant Policies Requests should be consistent with the following policies: 39