Island County Shore Friendly Mini-Grant Program

How it works

The Shore Friendly Mini-Grant Program is run by Island County’s Shore Friendly Program for shoreline property owners in Island County. It is described as a small-grants program aimed at protecting property while preserving marine habitats and coastal processes.

What the money covers

The program description says grants are part of a broader effort to reduce impacts of or prevent the need for hard shoreline armor such as bulkheads, groins, and seawalls. Examples of actions the official material lists include:

• adding native trees and shrubs as a buffer
• improving upland water management
• removing shoreline armor
• installing soft shore protection
• relocating upland structures, including septic systems and homes

Amounts and matching

The official source says the program offers "small grants" and that eligible project costs up to the maximum approved amount are reimbursed after completion. The exact dollar limits and any matching requirement are not stated on the program page excerpt available here.

How to apply

The county says applicants should contact Island County to discuss site needs and schedule a site visit if needed, then submit an application. The county evaluates projects based on Shore Friendly goals to remove or prevent hard armor and improve nearshore habitat.

Timing and deadlines

The source says funds are limited and that projects are approved on a first-come, first-served basis. It also says project elements approved for reimbursement must be completed by April 30, 2021, so the posted mini-grant document is historical and the county page should be checked for current-round status before applying.