Environmental Improvements Program
The 2025 RFP application period is now closed. Thank you for your interest in the South King and Port Communities Fund (SKPCF) Environmental Improvements Program (EIP), which supports community-led projects that enhance public spaces and promote environmental stewardship. Have questions or want to stay informed about future opportunities? Sign up to our mailing list by clicking here. Check back here for updates and resources, and feel free to contact us anytime at [email protected].
The Environmental Improvements Program (formerly Environmental Grants Program) is a program of the South King and Port Communities Fund (SKPCF) that supports projects to improve the environment in near-airport communities of Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Normandy Park, SeaTac, and Tukwila, and broader South King County, extending up to Duwamish Valley, Beacon Hill, and Rainier Valley.
Community-led groups are invited to apply for funding for activities such as:
- Park or playground upgrades
- Public art or equipment installations
- Tree planting & forest restoration
- Neighborhood cleanups & stewardship
Read about current and past projects
Through funding and partnerships with community-based organizations, the Environmental Improvements Program (EIP) drives the Port’s investment in projects in cities around the airport to enhance livability, improve green spaces, and restore forests. Communities in South King County disproportionately experience environmental harm due to a long history of inequitable land use practices and economic displacement that have pushed marginalized communities farther and farther south.
The Port offers multi-year awards to applicants for projects spanning one, two, or three years, up to $20,000 per year and up to $60,000 for multi-year funding. Multi-year funding increases the impact of the Port’s community investments and helps to support sustainable project planning and implementation.
Read the latest SKPCF EIP newsletter:
