Open Space - River Corridors Grant
About This Grant Program
The Open Space – River Corridors grant program supports projects that help restore the natural functions of rivers, create or restore public access, and/or increase public awareness of river corridors as valuable natural resources. This grant program incentivizes multi-benefit projects that integrate recreation and habitat restoration with larger floodplain management efforts.
- $22 million in total funding 2020-2025
- $9.9 million in available funding in 2023
- Awards up to $1 million
- Biennial application (Next Request for Applications in 2025)
All projects must be located within King County and be associated with one or more of the following rivers: Cedar; Duwamish; Green; Raging; Sammamish; Snoqualmie; South Fork Skykomish; Tolt; White.
Eligible Applicants
- City or town
- King County agency
- Port, Flood, Conservation, or Diking and Drainage Districts
- Salmon recovery forums
- Nonprofit organization
- Tribal organization
Eligible Project Types
- Acquisition
- Feasibility Study
- Planning and Design
- Construction
- Project-specific outreach and education
Examples of Funded Projects
- Planning for Gateway North Park, a new park along the Duwamish River in Georgetown that will feature upland restoration, passive recreational opportunities, and access to the river
- Acquiring a 17-acre parcel of undeveloped floodplain adjacent to Three Forks Park between North Bend and Snoqualmie
- Restoring critical riparian habitat along the Lower Green River in Auburn and connecting diverse youth to green jobs training and the engaging community with salmon recovery efforts
- View the full lists of funded projects (Select the Open Space - River Corridors tabs)
Learn More
The following resources were created for the 2023 grant cycle and are for reference only.