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  • 2026-01-08 13:05

    The Grant Explainer

    The current Port of Seattle grant programs began in 2016 with a proposal by Commissioner John Creighton–responding to the uproar over the Flight Corridor Safety Program. As the name implies, the Airport Community Ecology (ACE) Fund (2016–2020) was meant as an environmental grants program. In late 2018 the Port created a separate, much broader South
  • 2025-09-22 23:10

    $500,000 in Port Funding Available for Community-led Environmental Improvements

    The Port of Seattle is now accepting applications from community-based organizations for projects that improve the environment in historically underrepresented communities that surround Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and South King County, extending up to Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, and the Duwamish Valley. A total of $500,000 is available in this cycle of the South King
  • 2025-09-09 00:00

    Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting

    Commission meeting agenda for September 9, 2025, including proclamation for Latino Heritage Month, consent agenda items, and various authorizations including superfund agreement with EPA and renaming South King County Fund, South King County Port Fund. Various union memorandums. Meeting to be held virtually and in person at Port headquarters.
  • 2021-07-19 20:54

    Flight Corridor Safety Program On-line Open House

    The Port of Seattle has an ongoing program to remove trees around SEA to improve safety during takeoffs and landings and replant in their place, native, low-growing trees. The first phase of work, completed in 2019, centered around removing and replanting trees on Port property. During this phase, the Port established low-growing native forests onsite
  • 2019-11-19 00:00

    Motion 2019-14 – Miller Creek Culverts and Portable Noise Monitors

    Port of Seattle Commission motion adopted November 19, 2019, directing advancement of the Miller Creek Culvert Replacement, Fish Passage and Stream Restoration Project and installation of up to five portable noise monitors. The motion is part of the South King County Fund priorities to address community environmental concerns near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
  • 2019-07-10 19:49

    Seatac Blog: Port tells Council it will invest $10 million for airport noise and health projects

    “This is not a … mitigation fund, this is not a third runway fund, this is a broadly recognized ‘We’re neighbors fund’ not to be confused with any sort of specific mitigation…” Commissioner Felleman is correct. It’s none of those things. It’s a payoff and a shiny penny trick. It’s another attempt by the Port
  • 2019-06-26 00:00

    South King County Fund

    • Provide context for spending within the Port’s statutory authority. • Present the outreach plan. • Allow some time for Q&A. Origin of the South King County Fund On November 27, 2018, Port Commission passed a motion creating the SKCF as follows: “There shall be an Airport Community Fund, which will designate $750,000 in 2019 to be used to provide airport communities resources and support, as allowed under law. Additional funding shall be designated for the Airport Community Fund over five years not to exceed a gross allocation of $10 million between 2019 and 2023, inclusive.” Commission-Adopted Principles (1 of 2) • The SKCF will be used to fund projects in the South King County area: Defined as near-airport communities, with other locations considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the merits and type of program or project. • The SKCF will prioritize community input to inform Port decision making: Recognizes the importance of community participation and the Port governance role. • The SCKF will support Port equity policies and practices: Gives underrepresented communities access to opportunities, and uses equity policies to evaluate potential initiatives and establish desired outcomes. • The SKCF will provide added benefit: Adds to current Port programs to address airport noise, increased environmental health, and sustainability. Commission-Adopted Principles (2 of 2) • The SKCF will prioritize projects that are ready to proceed: Prioritizes measures that we can implement now or within a short time frame. • The SCKF will build on established programs and commitments to…