Announcements New for 2026: Here’s a sneak peek at program changes: Eligibility Resources The objective of this program is to improve parks, recreational opportunities, and conservation areas in urban areas, consistent with the requirements of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and manual. Projects must be in a qualifying area, which is defined any one […]
Announcements Typical Projects Eligible community outdoor athletic facilities should attract and accommodate practice, training, or competition using a participant’s physical skills or capabilities. Such athletic activities should be the primary focus of the facility rather than leisure activities. Examples of typical projects include the following outdoor facilities: Who May Apply? Eligible applicants are not required […]
Announcements Training Videos Application Support—Virtual Office Hours If you need help with your application or have some questions for us, log into our virtual office during open office hours. RCO staff will be available to assist. If you need additional accommodations, please let us know. Staff will be available Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m.–10 a.m. and […]
Announcements The Everyone Outdoors Program provides groups with the opportunity to apply to receive free annual Discover Passes. The program is available to Washington-based groups supporting underserved communities, youth programs, nonprofit organizations, veteran organizations, volunteer groups, and other groups that face barriers to outdoor access. Visit the Everyone Outdoors Program website for more details. Outdoor Schools […]
Announcements RCO’s Application Webinar recording is now available! New for 2026: The manual for this year’s grant round will be published in February. But until then, here’s a sneak peek at upcoming changes: Typical Projects Who May Apply? Funding Funding comes from the sale of state bonds. Grant Limits $3 million Match Details A 15 percent […]
Announcements See a list of projects proposed for funding through the Climate Commitment Act. Typical Projects Who May Apply? Where May Projects be Located? OR Funding Funding comes from the sale of bonds and is awarded every two years. This grant program also is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The Act supports […]
Announcements Adopt a fish passage to help increase the pace and scale that barriers to fish passage on Washington’s waterways are removed See a list of projects proposed for funding through the Climate Commitment Act. Watch the Videos Making Way for Salmon Fish Passage: A Sense of Urgency It’s Your Community: Listen to a MIXX […]
Announcements RCO’s Application Webinar recording is now available! New for 2026: The manual for this year’s grant round will be published in February. But until then, here’s a sneak peek at upcoming changes: Typical Projects Who May Apply? Small Grants Category Large Grants Category Funding Source Funding comes from the sale of state bonds and is […]
Announcements RCO’s Application Webinar recording is now available! New for 2026: The manual for this year’s grant round will be published in February. But until then, here’s a sneak peek at upcoming changes: Resources Outdoor Recreation Inventory: The 2023 Outdoor Recreation Inventory map and dashboard includes information on more than twenty-three thousand outdoor recreation areas, facilities, […]
Announcements RCO’s Application Webinar recording is now available! New for 2026: The manual for this year’s grant round will be published in February. But until then, here’s a sneak peek at upcoming changes: Typical Projects Who May Apply? Critical Habitat, Riparian Protection, and Urban Wildlife Habitat Categories Natural Areas Category State Lands Restoration and Enhancement Category […]
Announcements Watch the recorded 2026 webinar here. 2026 Application Workshop Slides. See a list of projects proposed for funding through the Climate Commitment Act. Typical Projects Who May Apply? Funding Funding is awarded annually. Funding comes from the sale of state general obligation bonds and the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. […]
Announcements New for 2026: Typical Projects Who May Apply? Special purpose districts means port, public utility, or park and recreation districts or other political subdivisions of the state that provide services to less than the entire state. The special purpose district must be legally authorized to acquire and develop public open space, habitat, farmlands, riparian […]
Announcements New for 2026: The manual for this year’s grant round will be published in August. But until then, here’s a sneak peek at upcoming changes: Typical Projects Who May Apply? Special purpose districts are port, public utility, or park and recreation districts or other political subdivisions of the state that provide services to less than […]
Announcements We have a new process this year – NCLI Letters of Intent RCO hosted a workshop explaining this new process on July 1, view the Letter of Intent Recorded Workshop RCO is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) from organizations between June 16th and July 30th, 2026. Data from the LOIs will be used to […]
Announcements RCO’s Application Webinar recording is now available! National publication BoatUs gives BIG high praise Typical Projects Who May Apply? Funding Funding generally is awarded every two years. Funding comes through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from federal gas taxes deposited in the federal Aquatic Resources Trust Fund. Grant Limits Project Category Grant Limit […]
Announcements None at this time. Resources Outdoor Recreation Inventory: The 2023 Outdoor Recreation Inventory map and dashboard includes information on more than twenty-three thousand outdoor recreation areas, facilities, trails, and water access sites. It is used to understand the quantity and distribution of key outdoor recreation opportunities across the state. The dashboard also includes a service area analysis […]
Announcements Programs Typical Projects Who May Apply? Funding Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program funding is awarded every two years. The Washington State Legislature provides the majority of the funding through the sale of bonds. Additional funding has come from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuary Program, and the U.S. […]
Announcements New for 2026: The manual for this year’s grant round will be published in August. But until then, here’s a sneak peek at upcoming changes: Typical Projects Who May Apply? Local Agency Category State Agency Category The above entities must be authorized legally to develop, operate, and maintain recreational facilities. Planning Requirement To apply for […]
Announcements RCO’s Application Webinar recording is now available! New for 2026: The manual for this year’s grant round will be published in February. But until then, here’s a sneak peek at upcoming changes: Resources Outdoor Recreation Inventory: The 2023 Outdoor Recreation Inventory map and dashboard includes information on more than 23,000 outdoor recreation areas, facilities, trails, […]
Announcements Typical Projects Who May Apply? Funding Every six years, Congress passes the nation’s surface transportation bill. Since 1991, this massive funding authorization law has included provisions for these cooperative, state-administered grants. Funding comes from federal gasoline taxes and is awarded every other year. Grant Limits General projects: $150,000 Education projects: $10,000 each year Match […]