Announcements Typical Projects Who May Apply? Funding The Legislature provides funding from the sale of state bonds. Grant Limits RCO anticipates awarding grants within a range of $20,000–$250,000 per application. Projects outside this range will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Match Details Applicants are not required to provide matching resources. Eligible Projects All phases […]
Announcements Watch the 2022 Application Webinar recording here! Typical Projects Hands-on, environmental education, nature-based learning experiences Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) education activities Learning about habitat restoration and environmental stewardship activities Integration of professional environmental and land management mentors in learning Immersed learning in field studies, journaling, and group discussions Who May Apply? […]
Announcements The 2022 Application Webinar Recording Is Here! Typical Projects Buying land to conserve working forests (required for all projects) On purchased land, projects also may restore forest and habitat health and develop recreational facilities Who May Apply? Cities, counties, and towns Native American tribes Nonprofit nature conservancy organizations Special purpose districts, public development authorities, […]
Announcements Typical Projects Water and land-based habitat restoration Habitat protection Invasive species treatment Habitat restoration planning and design Educating the public about restoration Who May Apply? Cities Counties Conservation districts Private or public corporations Regional fisheries enhancement groups Native American tribes (must be federally recognized) Nonprofit organizations with authority for the protection or enhancement of […]
Announcements Watch the Videos Making Way for Salmon Fish Passage: A Sense of Urgency It’s Your Community: Listen to a MIXX 96 radio interview with former RCO director Kaleen Cottingham and Tom Jameson, the division manager for the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fish Passage program talking about completion of the first project funded by […]
Announcements The 2022 Application Webinar Recording Is Here! Typical Projects Adding lights to a field to allow evening games Changing an underused tennis court to a high-demand basketball court Changing the field surface, such as installing artificial turf, to allow more games per season or more seasons when the field may be used Expanding a […]
Announcements Project Evaluation Critical Habitat Schedule and Recording Riparian Schedule and Recording Day 1 and Recording Day 2 Urban Wildlife Habitat Schedule and Recording The 2022 Application Webinar Recording Is Here! Typical Projects Buying land to conserve wildlife habitat Restoring state lands Who May Apply? Critical Habitat, Riparian Protection, and Urban Wildlife Habitat Categories Cities, […]
Announcements The 2022 Application Webinar Recording Is Here! Definition of Forestland The following types of forests are eligible: industrial, private, community, tribal, and publicly owned forests. The land must be devoted primarily to timber production and be enrolled in a county’s open space or forestland property tax program. Open Space Property Tax Program designates timberlands […]
Announcements The 2022 Application Webinar Recording Is Here! Typical Projects Buying a conservation easement on farmland threatened with development Who May Apply? Cities Counties Nonprofit nature conservancy corporations or associations State Conservation Commission Funding Funding comes from the sale of state bonds and is awarded every 2 years. Grant Limits No grant limits, except for […]
Announcements Typical Projects Replacing barriers to fish migration Replanting stream banks Removing dikes, levees, and shoreline armoring Installing logjams to slow rivers and create habitat Restoring estuaries Buying pristine habitat Completing designs for future projects Who May Apply? Local agencies Special purpose districts, such as port, park and recreation, conservation, and school districts State agencies […]
Announcements Application Webinar Watch the 2022 Application Webinar here! Typical Projects Building, renovating, and rerouting trails Maintaining trails and associated campgrounds and trailheads Operating off-road vehicle parks Education of trail users Who May Apply? Local agencies Special purpose districts, such as park districts and port districts Native American tribes State agencies Federal agencies Nonprofit off-road vehicle […]
Announcements Application Webinar Watch the 2022 Application Webinar here! Typical Projects Building, renovating, and rerouting trails Maintaining trails and associated campgrounds and trailheads Operating off-road vehicle parks Educating trail users Who May Apply? Local agencies Special purpose districts, such as park districts and port districts Native American tribes State agencies Federal agencies Nonprofit off-road vehicle organizations […]
Announcements Watch the 2022 Application Webinar recording here! Typical Projects Who May Apply? Only organizations that benefit youth in Washington State may apply. Funding Grants are awarded every other year. The Legislature provides funding from general tax dollars. Grant Limits There are three funding categories for this grant program Match Details There is no match […]
Announcements Application Webinar Watch the 2022 Application Webinar here! Typical Projects Who May Apply? Grant applicants must be authorized legally to develop, operate, and maintain recreational facilities. Funding Funding is awarded every 2 years and comes from a portion of each concealed pistol license fee. Grant Limit $150,000 Match Details 50 percent match is required […]
Announcements Check out some videos: A Place at the Table: Benefits of Beach Restoration Northwest Straits Foundation’s Shore Friendly Living Series Coastal Beaches and Bluffs Managing Shoreline Erosion: Bulkheads or Natural Solutions Restoring the Connection between Land and Water Programs Restoration and Protection Grants: This grant program focuses on protecting and restoring the natural processes […]
Announcements Application Webinar Watch the 2022 Application Webinar here! Read the article: “Outstanding State Trail Program” in a national competition. Typical Projects Clearing overgrown brush and fallen trees from trails Repairing trail damage from floods and fires Replacing bridges and drainage structures Who May Apply? Local agencies Special purpose districts, such as park and recreation districts, […]