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.
• ESRP Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program Beach Restoration Small Grants RFP now live, with pre-proposals due in PRISM on December 2. This program provides grants and technical assistance for projects that restore and conserve near-shore areas in Puget Sound. The goal is to ensure Washington’s estuaries, bays, and shorelines are intact, functioning, and resilient to climate change. This grant program is managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife with RCO administering the grants. For details, or to sign up for the mailing list to get the latest information, visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website. Learn more HERE.
• Department of Ecology – The Water Resources Drought Response Grants is open for public entities affected by the drought emergency declaration that Ecology issued on April 8, 2025. There is up to $4.5 million available, and the application is due on December 5, 2025. 
• Washington Coast Restoration and Resiliency Initiative – The grant program is aimed at proactively addressing the region’s highest priority restoration and resiliency needs and putting people to work restoring coastal lands and waters. Projects must address the region’s highest priority ecological protection and restoration needs while stimulating economic growth and creating jobs in coastal communities. In addition, projects must provide substantial protection and restoration of ecosystem functions, goods, and services through cost-effective methods. Applications are due on December 9. Learn more and apply HERE.
• Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants – EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grants support recycling and solid waste projects in Tribal communities. The deadline to apply is December 12, 2025. Learn more and apply HERE.
• Department of Ecology Freshwater Algae Control & Aquatic Invasive Plant Management Grant Programs – Applications close on December 16, 2025. State agencies, Counties & cities, Tribe, and Special purpose districts are eligible to apply for the following two grants:
  • Freshwater Algae Control – The Freshwater Algae Control Grant Program provides financial and technical assistance to local and state governments, Tribes, and special purpose districts to manage excessive freshwater algae (i.e., cyanobacteria) in state waterbodies. Learn more HERE.
  • Aquatic Invasive Plants Management – The Aquatic Invasive Plant Management Grants Program provides financial and technical assistance to local and state governments, Tribes, and special purpose districts to manage excessive growth of aquatic invasive plants that threaten Washington waters. Learn more HERE.
• MJ. Murdock Charitable Trust Strategic Grant Application – This Trust supports work in conservation, environmental education, natural resource protection, and wildlife preservation and values projects that convene communities, farmers, ranchers, researchers, Tribes, and others in natural resource stewardship efforts. The Trust funds three types of projects: 1. Capital – we prefer if your organization has raised a portion on the needed funds 2. Equipment and technology – 50% or greater match required 3. Program & staff – typically, we fund Program and Staff grants on a declining basis over three years (100/67/33%). The application is due on December 26, 2025. Learn more and apply HERE.
• Floodplains by Design Grant – Projects that support integrating flood hazard reduction with ecosystem protection or restoration. Pre-applications due Jan 23, 2026. The FbD grant program has a soft cap of $10 million per grant application. Local and Tribal governments, along with nonprofit organizations, are using Floodplains by Design grants across Washington to complete multi-benefit projects that reduce flood hazards to communities and restore the natural functions of rivers and their floodplains. Learn more and apply HERE.
• 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 Jan. 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.

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.