Streamflow restoration competitive grants
Forecasted
Streamflow restoration competitive grants support Tribal governments, public entities, and nonprofits in watershed planning and restoration to improve Washington’s streamflows and aquatic resources.
Funder: Washington State Department of Ecology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2028 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $40 million per biennium; no individual award limit; no matching funds required
Summary: Supports local watershed plans and projects that improve streamflows and aquatic resources across Washington.
Key Information: Applicants are limited to qualifying Tribal governments, public entities, and nonprofit organizations.
Description
The Washington State Department of Ecology’s Streamflow Restoration Competitive Grants support local watershed plans and projects that improve streamflows and aquatic resources statewide. The program funds both implementation and work to assess and plan restoration efforts. Eligible activities include water right acquisitions, water storage, changes to water management or infrastructure, watershed function improvements, riparian and fish habitat improvements, environmental monitoring, planning, and feasibility studies.
The program prioritizes streamflow benefits, projects included in adopted plans under the Streamflow Restoration Law, and work in designated metering pilot project areas. Other priorities include benefits to threatened and endangered salmonids or other native species of concern, and projects that emphasize environmental justice.
