Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership

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 […]

November 15, 2023
Community Forests Program

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 […]

July 29, 2020
Washington Coast Restoration and Resiliency Initiative

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 […]

July 18, 2019
Habitat Conservation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program

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 […]

May 6, 2019
Salmon Recovery and Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration

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. […]

May 6, 2019
Land and Water Conservation Fund

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 […]

April 16, 2019
Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program

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. […]

March 15, 2019
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account

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, […]

March 14, 2019