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.

• The Puget Sound Riparian Systems Lead (PSRSL) grant program is now open for riparian practitioners, watershed managers, and partners in the Puget Sound region! Ecology has received $3 Million in federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support a new round of riparian-focused grants. Grant award limits range from $150,000-$600,000 and no match is required. Applications are due by 5pm on June 3, 2026. Learn more and apply HERE. Funding is available for the following project types:  
  • Priority A: Collaborative, reach-scale planning and outreach  
  • Priority B: Native plant materials  
  • Priority C: Riparian restoration implementation 
  • Priority D: Monitoring, and adaptive management  
  • Priority E: Landowner incentives 
  • Priority F: Permanent protection of riparian habitat   
• Washington State Conservation Commission: Mid-Biennium Riparian Grant Program Funding – This funding opportunity is intended to move available funding quickly so conservation districts can implement high-priority work before June 30, 2027. Funding awarded through this process is tied to the projects submitted in the application. Only conservation districts are eligible to apply. The maximum funding request is $250,000 per district. Approximately $3.2 million is available through this competitive funding round. Eligible project tracks: Track 1 – Project Implementation (District Implemented Projects, cost share, and associated project administration)‍; Track 2 – Project Maintenance; Track 3 – Project Development (technical assistance, planning, and design). Contact Margaret McKeown (mmckeown@scc.wa.gov) for any questions. Learn more and apply HERE by June 5, 2026.
• North American Wetlands Conservation Fund – The NAWCA Small Grants promote public/private partnerships interested in improving, restoring, and managing wetland ecosystems. This program supports the Department of Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s mission of protecting and managing the nation’s natural resources by collaborating with partners and stakeholders to conserve land and water and to expand outdoor recreation and access. The grant program for wetlands conservation and management is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of Bird Habitat Conservation. Thirteen partner organizations make up the North American Wetlands Conservation (NAWC) Council and participate in the review and assessment of proposals. 30 awards are anticipated and can range from $1,000 to $250,000. Applications due June 25, 2026. Learn more and apply HERE.
• The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Tribal Capacity Grant supports Washington State Tribes in engaging with state agencies to implement the HEAL Act and advance environmental justice. This non-competitive funding provides a base award of $45,454 per Tribe to support activities such as community engagement, environmental health assessments, youth education, and Tribal consultation on environmental policy. Eligible applicants are federally recognized Tribes in Washington State. Applications are due June 30, 2026. Apply HERE.
• RCO Planning for Recreation Access Grant – This grant opens on May 13 with an informational webinar at 9am. Register for the webinar HERE. The grant program will fund planning projects in communities that lack adequate access to outdoor recreation opportunities. This program specifically focuses on diverse urban neighborhoods, small rural communities, and those that are less experienced with RCO’s grants. Applications are due July 15, 2026. At the webinar you can expect to learn more about:
  • Eligibility requirements and who can apply
  • Key deadlines and the full 2026 grant cycle schedule
  • Important program updates and changes for this year
  • A live question and answer session where you can get answers directly from staff
• Campbell Foundation – Programs areas include: watershed advocacy, community engagement, agriculture, clean, safe drinking water, water management, capacity building, and unsolicited grant requests. Proposals are due by 5pm on Friday, July 31, 2026. Funding decisions will be made no later than October 16, 2026. For unsolicited grants, awards can be up to $25,000. Learn more and apply HERE.
• Pacific Marine & Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership Grant – The application opens on World Oceans Day on June 8. Proposals will be due in early October, final date to be determined. Funding will be available in spring/summer of 2027. PMEP will award an estimated $250,000-$350,000 in FY2027 for projects that advance its mission. Eligible projects include fish habitat restoration, enhancement, and protection projects in U.S. West Coast estuaries or nearshore/marine areas. All projects will be asked to show 1:1 non-federal matching funds, except projects led by tribes or indigenous organizations. PMEP project funding is provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish Habitat Partnership. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive funding notices. Learn more HERE.
• 2026 Washington State Department of Ecology Drought Emergency Grant – Ecology will screen applications as they are submitted. Eligible projects will be funded in the order received or until funding is exhausted while the Drought Emergency Declaration is in place. Ecology has made up to $3 million available under this funding opportunity to reduce hardship from current drought conditions. As the drought unfolds, Ecology will continue to evaluate the need for funding and adjust as able. Projects eligible for funding must address drought hardships to irrigated agriculture, livestock, public water supplies, fisheries, and/or wildlife. See RFP for example eligible projects. Applications are due August 7, 2026. Learn more and apply HERE.
• 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.
• 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.

• Leiter Family Foundation – Full proposals are due May 15, 2026, with letters of intent due by May 1. The Leiter Family Foundation was established in 1999 to support community based non-profit organizations dedicated to preservation of habitat and environmental education. Grants range from $2,000 to $10,000. Preferences will be given to community based, collaborative, and coalition projects involving a number of organizations working together to share strengths and to maximize effectiveness. Capital funding will usually not be considered. Contact leiterfamily@email.com with any questions and learn more HERE.
• SeaDoc Society Tribes and First Nations Grants (2026) – Proposals are due April 30, 2026, at 5pm. This funding will support Research that: 1. defines the conservation need apriori, 2. collaborates with personnel from government agencies, and 3. researchers build and maintain relationships with natural resource managers and policy makers before, during and after the research. They anticipate funding at least $100,000 for Tribal- and First Nations-led projects. Funding for individual projects will be limited to $50,000. 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.