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Forest

Small Grants Program

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Program level:

Local

Provider:

Whatcom Conservation District

Benefits provided: 

Financial

Land use:

Agriculture

Water-focused program: 

Yes

Small grants for Best Management Practices projects in priority watershed regions in Whatcom County.

Overview

Description:

The Whatcom CD and Whatcom County Public Works have partnered together to bring a funding opportunity to manure producers in priority water quality watersheds of Whatcom County. Small grants up to $3000 are available for eligible Best Management Practices on farms who have completed a site assessment and have developed a Farm Plan with Whatcom CD farm planning staff. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us.

Eligible Best Management Practices Include:
- Heavy Use Area Protection
- Manure Storage
- Roof Runoff Structures
- Fencing
- Underground Outlets
- Access Lanes

Eligibility:

Land must be located in a priority water quality watershed of Whatcom County.

Must have a site assessment and Farm Plan with Whatcom Conservation District farm planning staff.

Financial benefit: 

Up to $3000

Contact information

Information last updated on July 15, 2025.

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