Environmental Improvements Program
2025 RFP application is open from September 22- October 31. The Port is accepting applications for the 2025 South King and Port Communities Fund (SKPCF) Environmental Improvements Program (EIP), which supports community-led projects that support public space improvements and environmental stewardship. The RFP is Procurement # 00322367. Apply by October 31, 12 p.m. PST. Learn how to apply→
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 SKPCF EIP newsletter:
Register for a session to learn more about the application process
