Community Action Funds
Funds for wave-makers
Funding for Community Projects to Protect Clean Water
Want to start a clean water education campaign? Plant native flowers? Hold a community clean-up? Get up to $250 and resources to help you make your project a reality.
The catch? You can't do it alone! In order to get Community Action Funds, you have to find at least one other person outside of your household to join your team. Want to install a free seed library? See if your neighbor has seeds to share. Those native plants? Invite friends over to help you plant them.
Deadline
There is no deadline. Apply at any time. Applications accepted while funds last.
(2026 Community Action Fund budget = $5,000)
Questions?
Contact Eleanor at:
emahon@rpbcwd.org
- Who can apply: residents, students*, local businesses, groups and troops
- You need a team to apply (at least one person outside of your household within the watershed district)
- Projects must take place within the watershed district
- Projects must have a water resources component
- You are eligible for one community action fund award per year
Read the full program description here.
*If you are a minor, a project supervisor (parent or teacher) needs to fill out the application.
- Amount: up to $250
- Funds are awarded as a rebate for purchases made
- A project report and receipts must be provided for funds to be issued
Before you apply
- Come up with an idea
- Assemble your team
- Apply online
If your project is approved
- Buy your materials and do your project
- Keep your receipts and take lots of photos
- Have fun!
After your project
- Submit the project reimbursement form online
- Send in copies of all your receipts
- A reimbursement check will come in the mail
Project Ideas
Below are a few project ideas to kick-start your creativity, but you're not limited to these. We're excited to see what you come up with!
