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Puget Sound Riparian System Grants is sponsored by Washington State Department of Ecology. Supports projects that restore and protect riparian areas in streams and rivers flowing to Puget Sound.
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Puget Sound riparian grants - Washington State Department of Ecology > River basins & groundwater > Puget Sound riparian grants Puget Sound riparian grants The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided us funding to develop a grant program designed to restore and improve riparian lands in and along Puget Sound streams and rivers.
The program is a partnership involving Ecology, EPA, Washington State Conservation Commission , Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Puget Sound Institute . It is designed to promote innovative and sustainable approaches for riparian management. Grant funding will be used for activities and programs that increase the amount of riparian acreage protected, restored, or maintained in the 12-county Puget Sound region.
Join our list for news and updates on the Puget Sound Riparian Systems Lead grant program Explore application resources Our riparian systems grant program focuses on protecting and restoring riparian areas in Puget Sound that have been damaged or are struggling to support healthy plants, animals, and waters. We are working with communities and landowners to improve riparian functions at a stream reach or watershed scale.
Grants will be awarded to partner organizations throughout the eligible watersheds shown below, and will expire in 2029. A map of Puget Sound depicting the watersheds, or river basins, eligible for riparian grant funding.
Projects funded by the Puget Sound riparian systems grant program will focus on: A collaborative, reach-scale approach Restoring riparian systems Building local capacity to complete the work Riparian restoration research Incentives for voluntary restoration involving private landowners Protecting riparian systems Maintaining existing projects Projects may include trying a new landowner incentive program, researching the effectiveness of restoration activities, and creative ideas for collaborating with multiple partners.
To restore riparian systems throughout Puget Sound, we are working in partnership with the Washington State Conservation Commission , Bonneville Environmental Foundation , and Puget Sound Institute . We are also collaborating with private and public landowners, and coordinating with local and Tribal governments, and other state and federal agencies.
Working together, we are striving to solve some of the biggest challenges facing the region's waterways. Bonneville Environmental Foundation As a national nonprofit, the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) empowers businesses to be in balance with the environment through a full suite of environmental products, educational and community engagement programs, and custom solutions.
Washington State Conservation Commission The Washington State Conservation Commission works in collaboration with all 45 local conservation districts and other partners in Washington to conserve natural resources on state lands through voluntary and incentive-based programs. The University of Washington's Puget Sound Institute provides analysis, research, and communication to advance ecosystem protection.
The team includes scientists and policy experts who work across numerous disciplines, ranging from chemistry and ecology to computer modeling. In addition to on-the-ground research, the institute prepares summaries of emerging issues, conducts peer-reviews and holds study panels and workshops. Investing in local knowledge To develop our grant program, we consulted with Tribes, salmon recovery groups and watershed forums.
We based our investment plan and funding priorities on their feedback as well as traditional knowledge about improving the resiliency of riparian systems. Follow the link below to read the report.. Summary Report of Input from Puget Sound riparian professionals Please review our Puget Sound riparian systems grants page for more application information.
Applicants should review all solicitation documents posted on the webpage, including funding guidelines and evaluation criteria. This will afford applications the best opportunity for success. Technical assistance via office hours, webinars and video recordings is available to applicants to support the development of their project proposals.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact us with questions. Puget Sound Recovery Lead
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments, Tribes, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $150,000 – $600,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 3, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Puget Sound Riparian System Grants is funded by Washington State Department of Ecology. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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