The following list of resources will be updated regularly. Contact Haley Morris at hmorris@rossstrategic.com if you have any questions.

Funding Portals and Resources

• PSP’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Tracker: This tool tracks funding in the BIL related to Puget Sound recovery priorities, to view the BIL funding tracker please click HERE (updated regularly). PSP also produced an End-of-Session Review for the 117th Congress, to read up on it click HERE.
• Federal Funding for Nature Based Solutions: The National Wildlife Federation has developed a new searchable database of federal funding sources for nature-based infrastructure solutions. To view the list and see if your project would qualify for over 88 programs, please visit HERE.
• PS RAFT (Recovery Acceleration Funding Tool) – Developed by Puget Sound Partnership, this tool collects information about national, state, and regional funding opportunities. Explore the tool HERE.
• Coastal Funding Database – Updated weekly, Coastal Quest provides current funding opportunities that support coastal resilience programs and projects. Explore the database HERE.
• FundHubWA – A portal for state and federal climate and clean energy funding opportunities for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. FundHubWA is sponsored and administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce and is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. Explore the tool HERE.

• King County Septic System Maintenance Rebate Programs – Do you own a septic system and live in King County? King County’s septic system rebate program is offering up to $500 for income-eligible residents in WIRA 10 to have their septic system inspected, pumped, or have riser(s) installed. The rebate is available throughout all of King County (not just unincorporated areas), however there is an income eligibility requirement for properties outside of Vashon-Maury Island and the Poverty Bay Shellfish Protection District in South King County. Businesses are eligible if they are a small business (the simple definition is in the application). The rebate program website has an eligibility map where you can add an address to and find out what rebates are available for your property.
• Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant Program – The Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board is accepting proposals for projects to remove barriers that prevent salmon and steelhead from swimming upstream. The board will accept applications through January 26, 2026. Project proposals go through a robust review process, including administrative review by RCO, technical review by WDFW, and final approval by the board. Following the board’s review, the board will submit a ranked list of projects to the Legislature for funding in the 2027-29 biennium. Funding comes from the sale of state bonds and the Natural Climate Solutions Account. Learn more about the grant application process and requirements HERE.
• Muckleshoot Charity Fund – The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe has long understood the importance of being proactive in meeting the needs of its community. The Muckleshoot Charity Fund has placed high priority in awarding grants to organizations throughout the region that address the unique local and regional issues facing the population. Non-profits, government agencies, and state recognized public schools are eligible. Proposals must address one of the following priority areas: arts, culture, education, health and human services, communities of colors, Native American Programs, Environmental, civic/community advocacy AND they must show how they address the needs of the community, organization, or region. Most Muckleshoot Charity Fund awards range from $1,500 to $5,000, allowing many agencies to benefit from the funds available. Profits from the Muckleshoot Casino are the sole source of funding for the Muckleshoot Charity Fund grants. Learn more and apply HERE.
• Department of Commerce Climate Planning Grants – Applications are due by Feb 3, 2026, at 11:59pm. The Department of Commerce will reopen the climate planning grant application period to distribute the remaining $7.5 million of grant funding to support communities conducting comprehensive planning for climate change. Award amounts are determined via formula depending on city/county population & planning topic. Eligible activities include climate element development and implementation activities. Studies, reports, assessments and outreach to inform the Climate Element; Implementation of those adopted goals or policies such as development of plans/strategies. Learn more and apply HERE.
• Puyallup and Chambers Watersheds Grant Opportunities: A notice of Intent for each of the below grant opportunities is due to lisa.spurrier@piercecountywa.gov by February 9. View the RFP for the grants HERE. View the Grant Round Process Guide HERE. Eligible applicants for funding include cities, counties, conservation districts, Indian Tribes, non-profit organizations, special purpose districts, and private landowners.  Private landowners are eligible applicants for proposals only when the project takes place on their own land. New applicants are required to view the recording of the current years, or most recent Salmon Grant Application Workshop (scroll down to the heading Salmon Resources).
  • Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) Grant – $565,000 available for WRIA 10/12. The SRFB funding will be available for contracting after the September 2026 SRFB Meeting.
  • 2027-2029 Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR)- $1,890,000 available for WRIA 10/12.
• Forterra Community Restoration Grants – Round 2 is open now through February 16, 2026. This is Forterra’s new community restoration grant program for urban and suburban cities in Washington State that is supported by the One Square Fund. The program focuses on restoring land in urban and suburban areas, promoting native plant diversity and engaging the community in environmental issues at the local level. Nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, neighborhood associations, other community-interest groups, Tribal governments, schools, and school associations are eligible recipients. Learn more and apply HERE.
• The Rose Foundation Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund – This fund aims to mitigate past pollution runoff by supporting community-based efforts to protect or improve the water quality of Puget Sound. It is open for applications until 2/26/2026 and accepting applications for projects up to $40,000. This funding can support the following projects (but are not limited to) water quality monitoring and testing, watershed restoration, green stormwater infrastructure, emerging toxic and chemical threats. Learn more and apply HERE.
• Clif Family Foundation – The Clif Family Foundation is accepting applications from grassroots, U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations (or those with a fiscal sponsor) advancing climate justice, regenerative agriculture, worker health and safety, healthy food access, and inclusive outdoor access. Grants support general operating costs, typically range from $5k–$50k for one year, and prioritize organizations with budgets under $3 million. Deadlines: March 1 and August 1. Learn more and apply HERE.
• Keta Legacy Foundation Community Conservation Education Grants – Applications are due on March 12, 2026. $5,000 is available for Community Conservation Education Grants which are meant to support modest, short-term projects related to conservation education and consistent with our vision and mission. Projects may include: Direct educational programs and materials related to environmental conservation Lectures, conferences, seminars Written or audiovisual awareness materials Curriculum or other instructional materials. Learn more and apply HERE.
• WDFW: Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program Grants:
  • Regional Pre-Design (Learning) Program – Proposals are due by February 9, 2026. Regional Pre-Design Projects (Learning) are necessary to support restoration of large and complex ecosystems or to improve effectiveness or efficiency of a class of restoration or acquisition projects where there is uncertainty about ecological outcomes. Learn more and apply HERE.
  • Restoration and Protection – Proposals are due by February 9, 2026. Restoration and Protection projects are of regional importance and will provide substantial and cost-effective nearshore ecosystem restoration or protection of ecosystem functions, goods, and services. A ranked project list, along with funding recommendations, will be the basis for ESRP’s 2027-29 Investment Plan, presented to the State Legislature in consideration for funding in 2027-29 state appropriations. There is an award cap of $3,000,000 and the types of projects can include acquisition, feasibility studies, design, and restoration implementation. Learn more and apply HERE.
• Terry Husseman Account (THA) Funding Opportunity! THA grants support locally sponsored projects that restore or enhance natural habitat that is in or adjacent to streams, lakes, wetlands, or the ocean. To be considered, projects must provide primary benefits to public resources (land or water stewardship) and affiliated infrastructure. Typical projects can: address water quality issues, enhance or protect fish and wildlife habitat, develop or implement aquatic land geographic information systems (GIS) that support restoration or enhancement, address an environmental emergency (a natural or man-made disaster that puts the natural environment at risk), use innovative approaches or technologies that could be applied in multiple watersheds and result in statewide significance. The application opens on January 6 and closes on February 10 at 5pm. Cities, towns, counties, federally recognized Tribes, State agencies, special purpose districts (such as Conservation Districts, Ports, and Public Utility Districts), and Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups (RFEG) are eligible to apply. Read the funding guidelines HERE and organize your application answers HERE.
• 2027-2029 Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) Large Capital Project RFP – The Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) program is administered by the Puget Sound Partnership; the state agency leading the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound and its salmon. Pre-applications are due at noon on April 8, 2026. The proposals will be reviewed and evaluated to develop a ranked list of the region’s most significant, high priority capital projects. This final ranked PSAR list will be a part of a regional package of habitat acquisition and restoration projects submitted for funding in the 2027-2029 biennium state budget. Learn more and apply HERE.
• The Washington Opportunity Fund – The Washington Opportunity Fund (WOF) is built around the needs of conservation practitioners to help support the protection of Washington State’s wildlife and their habitats. Specifically, WOF is structured as a rapid-response revolving loan fund to help bridge the gap between high-priority habitat conservation opportunities and longer-term permanent funding sources. Land trusts and other nonprofits operating in Washington State are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply HERE.

Financial Resources

Funding Barriers Request Form – Share funding barriers that you have experienced with PSPs Strategic Funding Team

Grant Writer Technical Assistance Request Form – PSP can assist with grant writing, identifying funding opportunities, and monitor grant progression.

WA State Department of Commerce Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program (FFGWAP) – This program provides grants writing assistance for communities across Washington applying for federal funding.