After submitting a pre-application, you'll receive notification within 2-3 weeks to whether your project is invited to submit a full application. Full applications are due Monday, March 11, 2024.
Applying for a CWSP grant is a two-stage process:
- Step 1: Submit a pre-application. A grant review committee reviews the pre-applications and selects applicants to complete full applications.
- Step 2: If selected, CWSP coordinators then invite selected applicants to submit a full application.
Step 1: Pre-Application
Download and complete the pre-application form (available in both PDF and Word formats).
We're Here to Help
CWSP is committed to supporting applicants throughout the process, so don’t let limited grant-writing or environmental experience stop you from applying. Call or email us for assistance with the application process. Find contact information for the CWSP coordinators on this page.
Submit Pre-Application
Pre-application forms are due Monday, January 22, 2024.
- By mail:
Community Watershed Stewardship Program
City of Portland Environmental Services
Attn: CWSP Coordinator
1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 613
Portland, OR 97204 - By email to the CWSP coordinator.
Notice: your submitted application becomes part of the public record. This means that any member of the public may request to see your application and would include any contact information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, or email.
CWSP coordinators will notify applicants from the pre-application phase of their eligibility to participate in the full application process in January.
Step 2: Full Application
Download and complete the full application form (available in both PDF and Word formats).
Additional Forms
The CWSP Full Application Checklist will help you make sure you have prepared and submitted all the needed grant application materials.
Use the CWSP Grant Budget Form (MS Excel required) to help prepare your budget.
Budget Guidance
Use these average costs to help you in your budgeting.
Estimated Dollar Value of Donations
The purpose of these numbers is to value the estimated amount of in-kind work or donations.
- Youth Volunteers – $12.50/hour
- Adult Volunteers – $25/hour
- Professional Volunteers – Customary and dependent on the type of service
- Project Coordinator – Customary
Reference the sample application for help in preparing your own application.
Submit Full Application
Full applications are due Monday, March 11, 2024.
- By mail:
Community Watershed Stewardship Program
City of Portland Environmental Services
Attn: CWSP Coordinator
1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 613
Portland, OR 97204 - By email to the CWSP coordinator.