Recreation and Conservation Funding Board
The Recreation and Conservation Funding Board changed the evaluation criteria in four grant programs in
December 2023 for implementation in the 2024 grant cycle. The grant programs affected are the Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program’s Local Parks, Trails, and Water Access Categories, and the Youth Athletic Facilities.
Map for determining score for “Project Need-Statewide Priorities” criterion
In October 2025, the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board permanently waived the local match requirement and allowed increases in the Farm and Forest Account. The changes impact the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program – Farmland Preservation and Forestland Preservation.
The Recreation and Conservation Funding Board changed the evaluation criteria and adjusted policies related to scope changes and impervious surfaces in October 2025 for implementation in the 2026 grant cycle. The grant program affected is the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program – Farmland Preservation.