Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund
Supports community-led projects that improve Puget Sound water quality through stewardship, restoration, and environmental justice initiatives.
Funder: Rose Foundation For Communities and The Environment
Due Dates: February 26, 2026 (Spring 2026 cycle) | September 17, 2026 (Fall 2026 cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per grant; typical duration is one year, but shorter or longer periods are allowed.
Summary: Supports community-led projects that improve Puget Sound water quality through stewardship, restoration, and environmental justice initiatives.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by 5PM PT on the due date.
Description
The Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund, administered by the Rose Foundation for Communities and The Environment, aims to mitigate past pollution runoff by supporting community-based projects that protect or improve the water quality of Puget Sound. The fund prioritizes locally-based, community-led initiatives, particularly those involving environmental justice and impacted communities. Supported activities include water stewardship, conservation, outreach, education, restoration, and watershed protection. Projects may involve water quality monitoring, watershed restoration, green stormwater infrastructure, addressing emerging toxic threats, and building community leadership and capacity for stewardship. Strong community involvement and measurable impacts on water quality are key selection factors.
