Habitat, Stormwater and Shellfish Strategic Initiative Lead (SIL) funding

EPA National Estuary Funding (NEP) for Puget Sound Recovery

Department of Ecology 6PPD Funding

Funding available for 6PPD Stormwater Research: Ecology's 6PPD Team anticipates receiving $2.9 million for new 6PPD stormwater management research. This funding will support 2 years of research from July 2025 - June 2027. Qualifying funding recipients include Tribal Nations and public organizations as defined by RCW 39.34.020. If you have a project idea, reach out to Madison at madison.bristol@ecy.wa.gov to set up an initial meeting. To learn more about this funding, please visit 6PPD stormwater research website.

Though there is no deadline for proposals, pitches received between April - June 2025 and projects led by or in collaboration with Tribal Nations will be prioritized for funding.

Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program Grants - RFPs RELEASED NOV 19th

This grant program, administered by the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) provides grants and technical assistance for projects that restore and conserve near-shore areas in Puget Sound. Match requirements have been eliminated for 2026 grants! There are multiple grant areas and application dates vary. Learn more and see RFPs as they are released HERE.

Pacific Marine and Estuarine Fish Habitat Partnership Grants

The RFP for the FY27 grants will be released on June 8th, with an expected application date in October. Learn more HERE.

Ready, Set, Grant!

Rural Development Initiatives is offering a five-week grant-writing and fund preparedness training for rural nonprofits in the PNW. Learn more and register HERE. Held virtually from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, register for link.

October 8th to November 5th

Coastal Funders in Conversation

Coastal Quest is hosting a virtual conversation with coastal funders! Register HERE.

Date: October 28th

Time: 12:30 to 1:30 pm

Place: Virtual; register for link

Behavior Change for Climate Action Challenge 2026

The Center for Behavior and Climate offers small grants coupled with technical assistance to encourage behavioral change as climate action. Learn more HERE.

Applications due November 1st

HEAL Capacity Grant Program

The Front and Centered collaborative will award 18 grants for $20,000 to community organizations that advance the goals of the Healthy Environment for All Act. Learn more HERE.

Applications for Round 2 due on November 13th

Forterra Community Restoration Grants

These Forterra grants focus on restoring land in developed areas where people live and work, while promoting native plant diversity. Grant round opening October 15th. Learn more HERE.

Applications due November 15th

Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI)

The Climate Smart Communities Initiative has a new application process that starts with a Letter of Intent. Successful LOIs will be invited to submit a full application in February, 2027. These grants require three partners. Learn more HERE.

LOIs due November 20th

Richard King Mellon Foundation

While largely focused on Pennsylvania for most of their funding programs, RKMF funds habitat conservation and stewardship across the country. Learn more HERE.

Stork Impact Partners

Stork Impact Partners support project-based, research, and capacity building for organizations working in nature conservation, environmental restoration, and sustainability in resource management. Learn more HERE.

Applications due November 30th

Leiter Family Foundation

The Leiter Family Foundation supports community-based non-profits dedicated to preservation of habitat and environmental education. Learn more about these small grants HERE.

Applications due December 1st

Freshwater Algae Control Grant Program

The Dept. of Ecology's Freshwater Algae Control Program grant cycle opens October 15th. Grants focus on controlling toxic algae blooms. Learn more HERE.

Applications due December 17th

Aquatic Invasive Plant Management Grant Program

The Dept. of Ecology's Aquatic Invasive Plant Management grants provide financial and technical support to tackle aquatic invasive plants. Grant cycle opens October 15th. Learn more HERE.

Applications due December 17th

National Fish Passage Program

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has released the NOFO for the National Fish Passage Program that provides technical and financial assistance to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity. Learn more HERE.

Applications due April 30th, 2027

EPA Grants Management Training

This six-module online training from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is targeted to EPA applicants and grantees, but will help understand the grant cycle for any federal grant. It is asynchronous and permanently available. Learn more HERE.

Take the training at your convenience!

Private Funding Opportunities

Change Happens‍ ‍(Change Happens Foundation) Proposal due: Rolling