Grants and Funding Opportunities

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office jointly administer the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board, which funds projects to remove barriers to migrating fish. The board coordinates the removal of fish passage barriers on state, local, Tribal, and private land that block salmon and steelhead access to prime spawning and rearing habitat.

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The second round of the Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program is now open to fund the installation of electric vehicle charging stations across Washington. At least 10% of the funding will be awarded to Tribal applicants. Applicants will be eligible for up to:

• Standard projects:
  • Low-power L2: $5,000 per port
  • Standard L2: $12,500 per port
  • L3: $150,000 per port
• Innovation projects: variable, no more than $1.5 million per project
• Site design projects: $25,000 per applicant
  
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The Washington Department of Commerce will hold a Tribal Applicants’ Conference on Oct. 14 to discuss this funding opportunity. 

• Join the Zoom meeting at 10:00 Pacific

The State of Washington’s Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program is seeking nearshore restoration and protection project proposals in Puget Sound. The most competitive proposals will employ management measures that can restore and protect beach systems. Successful projects will seek to restore one or more of the following primary nearshore ecosystem processes that support healthy beach systems:

• Beach erosion and accretion
• Sediment supply and transport

Additional nearshore ecosystem processes supported by projects may include detritus recruitment and retention, freshwater input, and wind and waves. 

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The Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program will host a webinar to discuss this funding opportunity on Nov. 19.

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This grant focuses on restoration of urban and suburban areas through native plant diversity and community engagement. Eligible projects include:

• Ongoing, current urban/suburban restoration projects.
• Environmental job training programs focused in urban/suburban areas.
• Individual projects supporting an overall effort at an urban/suburban site.
• New urban/suburban restoration project—provided a maintenance or continuation plan exists.

Target proposals range from $10,000 – $25,000, but in some circumstances can be under $10,000. Grant funds may be used on public land or land open to public access, land being used for public education, and Tribal lands accessible by Tribal members. Projects must use at least 75% native plants. 

Note there will be three funding rounds:

• October 15 -November 16, 2025
• January 12-February 16, 2026
• March 2-31, 2026
  
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The Washington Department of Commerce seeks applications for clean energy projects led by Tribes that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate meeting state clean energy and climate goals, enhance Tribal sovereignty and resiliency, and demonstrate innovative approaches to decarbonization through Tribe-led and controlled clean energy resources. Awards will range from $50,000 to $2,500,000. 

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The Department of Ecology’s Streamflow Restoration Competitive Grants help Tribal governments, public entities, and non-profit organizations implement local watershed plans and projects improve streamflow and aquatic resources. Applications will be accepted between Jan. 15 and March 17, 2026.

Ecology will host online workshops to discuss this grant opportunity on Nov. 4, 2025 and Jan. 22, 2026.

• Register for the Nov. 4 workshop.
• Register for the Jan. 22 workshop.

The Community Development Block Grants program is an annual competitive grant open to all municipalities within the State of Alaska. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED) will award approximately $2.5 million toward community development, planning, or special economic development projects that benefit the low to moderate income population. Each eligible applicant may apply for up to $850,000 for projects that meet these criteria. Please note that only municipalities may apply for this grant; nonprofits, tribal organizations, and corporations are invited to apply as co-applicants, however the city or municipality will be the primary applicant.

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DCCED will host a workshop in late October to assist applicants in completing their application.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Fish Passage provides technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity, improve community safety, and support local economies. Fish passage projects benefit communities by reducing flood risk, improving recreational opportunities, and improving roads while supporting native fish populations and aquatic ecosystems.  

Eligible projects will provide meaningful benefits for aquatic habitats and infrastructure resiliency. NFPP project examples include dam removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and the installation of fishways. The maximum award is 1,000,000. Coordination with USFWS regional and local staff is required before submitting an application.

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EPA has announced a notice of funding opportunity for Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. This opportunity seeks to fund projects focused on improving solid waste management and recycling infrastructure. Funding will range from $100,000 to $1.5 million per award. 

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EPA will host an informational webinar about this funding opportunity on October 7. 

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The Alaska Department of Environmental (DEC) provides site-specific brownfields technical support through its Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup (DBAC) program. DEC can provide services that support all phases of a project, from site assessment to cleanup. DBAC services can include:

• Phase I/Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
• Hazardous Building Materials Surveys
• Cleanup Planning
• Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives
• Community Engagement and Facilitation
• Asbestos Abatement
• Soil/Groundwater Cleanup
• Reuse Planning
• Community-wide efforts

Applications can be submitted online via JotForm, or by emailing a completed PDF application.

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Americorps Washington Climate Corps Network includes organizations, young adults, veterans, and professionals working together to build a climate-resilient Washington. Serve Washington coordinates this network to conduct service projects building climate-resilient communities, economies, and ecosystems.  Projects with overburdened communities facing disproportionate environmental harms from climate change are prioritized.

Serve Washington is administering a grant program with funds from the Climate Commitment Act to implement service projects building low-carbon and climate-resilient communities, ecosystems, and economies. There is a rolling monthly deadline on the 21st of each month until June 2027. 

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The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals to the Arctic Sciences Section in the Office of Polar Programs within the Geosciences Directorate to conduct research about the Arctic region. The Arctic Sciences Section supports research focused on the Arctic region and its connectivity with lower latitudes. The scientific scope is aligned with, but not limited to, research priorities outlined in the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee 5-year plan.

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The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) was awarded EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant funds to collaborate, convene, assess, and build capacity to aid its 57 member Tribes in meeting their climate pollution reduction goals. ATNI Tribes are invited to work with ATNI staff and a technical specialist to complete their own Comprehensive Climate Action Plan guided by their unique greenhouse gas emission goals. Learn more by contacting ATNI’s CPRG team at CPRG@atnitribes.org or visit ATNI’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant page.

With grants up to $20,000, the Community Action Fund (CAF) supports Indigenous-led direct actions and organizing efforts. CAF prioritizes frontline, grassroots, and community-based efforts that defend Indigenous Peoples’ rights, communities and Nations, including responses to climate disasters.  

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Woohoo, Alaskans for Littler Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) Mini Grants have returned! Applications will be accepted for (1) recycling outreach and (2) recycling education until all funds are disbursed. (In other words, it’s first come, first served until all funds are expended.) Grant requests can be for any amount, although those between $500 and $2,500 are standard. Preference will be given to rural communities; larger communities with limited recycling may also qualify.

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