In April, groups of pool supporters in both NE and SE Seattle submitted applications for neighborhood matching fund (NMF) grants.  These matching grants would have made it possible to begin the long planning process necessary for adding to and/or upgrading Seattle’s public pool facilities.

The reason given for both rejections was generic.  Both NE and SE teams received the standard rejection letter sent to all rejected applicants.  We are fairly confident that our grant was not rejected based on the merits of the argument or the quality of the proposals, but rather due to the political and economic climate. Thank you for your support of these proposals and your interest in accessible swimming for all. 

There is an opportunity to resubmit grant application every year, so pool supporters are welcome to use the materials we have prepared to submit future grants independently or in conjunction with Project Seattle Pools.  The materials submitted are available here.