Seeking proposals to support Duwamish River neighborhoods
SEATTLE (June 15, 2021) – For years, Duwamish River neighborhoods have been impacted by environmental injustices, including the Superfund clean-up occurring in and along the river. To support them, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is again seeking proposals to the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund (DROF) to help fund community-based projects that improve the quality of life for communities living in the Duwamish River Valley. The total amount of funding is $250,000.
Since 2014, the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund has granted more than $1.5 million to community projects focused on quality-of-life enhancements in the neighborhoods of South Park, Georgetown, and SODO. The fund 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
Access to healthy food
Environmental development or restoration
Job training or economic development
Community development
Pedestrian safety
Affordable housing strategies
Healthy lifestyle
Emerging issues (COVID-19, Homelessness, West Seattle Bridge closure)
To learn more and apply, visit seattle.gov/neighborhoods/programs-and-services/duwamish-river-opportunity-fund.
The deadline to apply is Monday, August 16 by 5pm.
Applicants are encouraged to attend a virtual workshop before applying. These workshops will review the application process and discuss the requirements for a good proposal. The workshops will be held:
Saturday, July 10 – 10:00am - 11:30am
Join by phone:
+1-206-207-1700 United States Toll (Seattle)
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
Access code: 1878 98 5994
Tuesday, July 13 – 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join Online:
Join by phone:
+1-206-207-1700 United States Toll (Seattle)
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
Access code: 1873 00 7617
If you would like to set up a one-on-one consultation or have questions, call 206-733-9916 or email DROF@seattle.gov.
