info from Seattle Dept. of Neighborhoods

For years, Duwamish River neighborhoods have been impacted by the Superfund clean-up occurring in and along the river. To support them, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking proposals to help fund community-based projects that increase the sustainability of the neighborhoods along the river. Proposals to the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund should address such topics as job training, economic development, access to healthy food, affordable housing strategies, environmental development or restoration, or major community development activities that will have long-term impacts. The total amount of funding is $250,000. 

To view the Request for Proposals and Application, visit seattle.gov/neighborhoods/programs-and-services/duwamish-river-opportunity-fund. If people need assistance with their application or have general questions, call 206-684-0464 or email DROF@seattle.gov. The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, August 31 by 5 p.m.

Call for Grant Reviewers

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is recruiting community members to serve as grant reviewers of DROF applications to select those projects that are impactful and improve the quality of life for communities living within the Duwamish River valley. Grant reviewers should live, work, or receive services in the Duwamish River valley and have a clear understanding of community needs and resources. They will be compensated for their time. Visit our webpage to review the Frequently Asked Questions document and the DROF Grant Reviewer Application. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 30 by 5 p.m.