BAC SP #2 Pos Small Matching Grants Program Flyer Spring 2018 0001

The Airport Community Ecology (ACE) Fund, authorized by the Port of Seattle Commission in November 2016, recognizes that neighboring communities experiencing more impacts from airport operations should also experience more benefits. The ACE Fund’s Small Matching Grants Program improves the environment and the quality of life in SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines. WHAT IS THE IMPACT SO FAR? HOW CAN I APPLY FOR FUNDING? The Small Matching Grants Program awarded over $85,000 to local environmental projects across all three cities. Grantees represent a diversity of issues areas and strategies to improve the environment, such as the following: Educational events about marine wildlife, beach etiquette and coast stewardship Community garden and healthy food access projects Invasive weed removal in Saltwater State Park Plastics and litter reduction awareness Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, youth or athletic associations, chambers of commerce, and community groups located in or providing services in SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines. All successful projects: „ Improve the environment and quality of life „ Accomplish specific, measureable outcomes „ Demonstrate ways to satisfy the state law-required 3:1 match a @ @ ## programs SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT F1)o rHHt //////////rr/1:1 ;H:F : •H ;; / ofSeattle' WHAT IS THE 3:1 MATCH? In accordance with state law, each project must demonstrate a 3 (project) to 1 (Port) match for Port funds awarded. (i.e: For every dollar requested through the grant fund, three dollars of community value must be identi6ed by the applicant.) This match might be a challenge to potential applicants, so…

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