The Washington Department of Ecology is now accepting applications for its Environmental Restoration Grants.
Donor Name: Washington Department of Ecology
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/04/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $50,000
Details:
Oil spills are a threat to human health, our environment, and economy. Washington has suffered many oil spills, large and small, that have had a lasting impact on the state. When oil is spilled, the responsible party is liable for the cleanup and may incur a penalty for spilling to state waters. When paid, the money is deposited into the John Bernhardt account, named for the manager of the Spills Prevention and Policy section in the Department of Ecology in 1994.
A spiller may also need to reimburse the public for the damages the spill caused to state natural resources such as water quality, fish and wildlife, habitat and cultural areas, beaches, and shellfish beds. The money from a Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) goes into the state RDA account.
When either account reaches $100,000 or more, the Department of Ecology solicits grants for those interested in environmental restoration work around the state.
Oil spills can cause a lot of harm to our aquatic environment, but these grants help fund projects that reverse many types of environmental damage. There is a variety of work that can be funded, and I encourage all who are eligible to apply
Funding Information
- Amount of funding available: Variable. Funding awards depend on revenue from damage assessment claims and oil spill penalties. Maximum available funding is usually between $100,000 and $400,000
- Grant award limit: To maximize available funding, the typical grant award ranges from $10,000 to $50,000.
Eligible Projects
Here are a few eligible projects types:
- Riparian restoration
- Aquatic land geographic information systems (GIS)
- Wetland restoration
- Stream bank stabilization
- Fish and wildlife habitat enhancement
- Purchase of land/property for conservation purposes
- Derelict fishing gear removal.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants:
- Washington counties, cities, and towns
- Federally recognized Tribal governments
- State agencies
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Special Purpose Districts:
- Conservation Districts
- Ports
- Public Utility Districts.
Private entities are not eligible to receive Spills CPF funding. However, they may partner with eligible applicants to provide more financial support in addition to the Spills CPF grant.
For more information, visit WDE.
