The Duwamish River Opportunity Fund (DROF) awards grants to enhance existing programs and support new programs focused on challenges faced by Duwamish River communities.
Donor Name: Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
State: Washington
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $250,000
Details:
Funds have been allocated toward quality-of-life enhancements for the Duwamish River area that can be implemented in partnership with King County, the Port of Seattle, and community stakeholders. Known as the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund (DROF), it is intended to enhance existing programs and support new programs focused on challenges faced by Duwamish River communities. DROF is one component of a broader City effort to improve the quality of life and restore the health of Duwamish River communities.
Proposals to the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund should address one or more of the following:
- Safe fishing or fish consumption
- Environmental development or restoration
- Job training or economic development
- Community development
- Pedestrian safety
- Affordable housing strategies
- Healthy lifestyle
- Emerging issues – i.e. COVID-19, Homelessness, West Seattle Bridge closure
The total amount of funding available for the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund this year is $250,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Neighborhood groups, community organizations, informal groups, and business groups who want to do a project or program that is impactful and improves the quality of life for communities living in the Duwamish River Valley.
For more information, visit Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.