SKPCF Funding Opportunities

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. Noon PST.

Fund highlights

• A total of $500,000 in funding is available for 2025 application
• Requests can be up to $20,000 for a single year or up to $60,000 over three years
• Projects must take place on public property.  Connect with parks department staff
• Projects must demonstrate a 2:1 match, meaning every dollar awarded by the Port must be matched by two dollars from the grant recipient or project partners
• Proposers must be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 status or community group that works with a 501(c)3 fiscal sponsor
• Organizations must demonstrate experience in serving diverse near-airport communities that experience economic and environmental injustice
• Organizations must submit a written proposal and participate in a discussion with the review panel

How to apply

1. Go to the Port's VendorConnect
2. Click on “Current/Past Solicitations” and search for Procurement # 00322367
3. Download the RFP Package and Exhibits. The files will include details about the program and application forms
4. Submit your application with all required documents by email to [email protected] by 12 p.m. noon PST on October 31, 2025

Tips: 

• To receive email updates to the RFP, go to the Port's VendorConnect. Create a log-in account. Register your organization as a Vendor. Click on “Become a Plan Holder”
• To ask questions about the RFP, follow step in Tip #2 and Click on “Ask a Question”

This webpage is not the Port’s official procurement site.  The official RFP information and most updated requirements are in the Port’s VendorConnect system. Registration in VendorConnect is not required to apply, however, you must register and enroll as a “Plan Holder” to receive automatic updates and submit questions about the RFP. For detailed instructions about registering, read the VendorConnect External User Guide.

Information and Q&A sessions

If you would like more information about the RFP and application process, please join one of the upcoming virtual Information and Q&A Sessions. 

Do you need interpretation? If so, please contact Procurement Officer Mazarine Kyalumba by email at [email protected] or call (206) 787-3059.

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Technical assistance sessions

The Port's Procurement Office will be available to provide help on navigating VendorConnect. Join one of the virtual Technical Assistance Sessions below. 

RFP questions

All questions must be submitted in writing through VendorConnect. To submit questions, your organization must be a registered Vendor and enroll as a Plan Holder.