Pierce County will be accepting applications for the 2025 Pierce County Lodging Tax and 2025 Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area Grant Programs beginning on June 3, 2024. For 2025, the Pierce County Lodging Tax Program will be granting up to $4.98 million and the Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area Program will be granting up to […]
Pierce County Community Navigator Program
In partnership with seven community organizations, the Navigator program is designed to reach underserved small business owners in Pierce County. Meet 1:1 with a Community Navigator and discuss your business needs and learn about tailored resources available, including support for rural businesses. The program is funded by $2.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding. […]
Pierce Transit Receives Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Pierce Transit recently received notification that its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the 2022 fiscal year was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This certificate is the highest level of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, signifying a noteworthy achievement for a government and […]
Transform traffic boxes into community art
The Pierce County Arts Commission (PCAC) invites artists residing within Pierce County to participate in a unique opportunity to beautify their communities once more. Applications are now being accepted online to submit artwork that can be applied to traffic signal boxes throughout unincorporated Pierce County. “We are thrilled to continue this successful program with a […]
Learn how your organization can protect open spaces in Pierce County
Organizations in Pierce County eligible to sponsor or steward an open space conservation project through the Pierce County Conservation Futures program are invited to an upcoming information session in preparation for the 2025 application funding cycle. Conservation Futures strives to ensure a high quality of life for all Pierce County residents now and in the […]
Put your food waste in your yard waste cart
Pierce County’s curbside residential yard waste program now accepts food waste. Residents can put all food and yard waste in their existing yard waste container. In accordance with Washington State House Bill 1799, Pierce County is now accepting residential food waste with yard waste. Accepting food waste is a critical action in Pierce County’s Sustainability […]
Grants available for watershed improvement projects
Pierce County is partnering with watershed councils, regional nonprofits, local governments, and other entities to fund a small grants program supporting community projects that improve habitat and water quality across the county. The 2024 cycle will award more than $70,000 total to projects in four watersheds: Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands, Chambers-Clover Creek, Puyallup-White River, and Nisqually. […]
Pierce County Parks Summer Hiring Expo – Application deadline extended to March 31
The deadline to apply for the Pierce County Parks Summer Hiring Expo has been extended to March 31. Interested candidates must apply online to be scheduled for an interview during the event. The interviewing event is happening April 3 from 3-7 p.m. at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr SW in Lakewood. Job opportunities vary in schedule, location and […]
Pierce County Parks launches new scholarship program
Pierce County Parks now offers scholarships to residents of Pierce County participating in recreational programs. Scholarships are awarded based on income and family size. Eligible individuals or families may receive a credit of up to $300 per household per scholarship type. Financial assistance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available. Three […]