King County, Washington Offers Supplemental Grant

As part of the King County Flood Control District 2020 Budget, the Board of Supervisors has approved $2.6 million for projects that target flood-risk reduction along rivers, streams, lakes, and other areas.

The deadline to apply for a grant is Feb. 4, 2020.

To qualify for funding, projects must include:

• • Addressing surface water overflows and flooding from creeks and lakes due to outflow blockage or undersized/failing culverts or pipes.
  • Clearing clogged agricultural drainage systems.
  • Improving inadequate or failing stormwater systems that are causing flooding or slope instability.
  • Addressing flooding of roads due to increased stormwater runoff.
  • Assessing existing conditions as part of the creation of a lake management district.

Homeowner associations, non-profit organizations, schools, special purpose districts, tribes, cities, towns, and agencies in King County are encouraged to apply.

There is no cap on the grant amount. In the past they have issued from $11,000 to $400,000.

More information about criteria, eligibility and application assistance can be found at kingcountyfloodcontrol.org.