Splash Grant
Financial Assistance
Grant Program Overview
Want to make a Splash? Apply for our Splash Grant, which is a small grant program that supports events and projects that benefit the residents within the service area of the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, whether by taking place in the service area or otherwise through targeted engagement. These grants are intended to help groups carry out projects and events that improve the environment or educate about environmental health, including air and water quality, wildlife habitats, and soil health. The focus is on short-term projects or specific funding needed to support your plans. See the grant guide for project examples.
Who Can Apply
- 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.
- Eligibility Notes:
- 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. Current Ripple Grantees are not eligible to apply until that grant is completed.
What Will We Fund?
The Splash Grant program supports objectives that match our goals in our District's Strategic Directions. Here’s a list of our strategic directions, and examples of how they could be represented in Splash Grant projects. See our Grant Guide for a list of example projects.
Projects should address one or more of these Directions:
- Equity & Inclusion
- Sharing Conservation Information
- Water and Soil
- Habitats and Biodiversity
- Working Farms, Forests, and Gardens
- Climate Change
- Relationships with the Land
How to Apply
Need help?
Reach out to our grant manager at the bottom of this page for guidance. We want this process to be accessible; don’t hesitate to ask for support or accommodation.
If submitting the application form is an issue for your group, please get in touch for an alternative format.
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Read the Splash Grant Guide
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Apply for the Splash Grant!
Deadlines
The Splash Program will have application due dates and reviews every 2 months. Please check back as future due dates will be added as old ones are removed. We recommend applying 2-4 months before you need your funding.
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Apply by March 29 for for April funding.
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Apply by May 31 for June funding.
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Future grant deadlines to be announced here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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Can private landowners apply?
No. Landowners are not eligible for this program but may be eligible for other forms of assistance from WMSWCD.
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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.
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Can I apply for more money?
See our Ripple Grant for larger-scale projects for funding $10,000 - $25,000.
Please get in touch if you have questions about eligibility, the application, or other concerns about the Splash Grant program.
Eleanor Greene
Outreach & Communications Coordinator
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