Coastal Protection Fund – Terry Husseman Account Grants

Terry Husseman Account (THA) grants support locally-sponsored projects that restore or enhance the environment. Typical projects address:

Water quality issues.
Fish and wildlife protection or enhancement in or adjacent to waters of the state, such as streams, lakes, wetlands, or the ocean.

To be considered, projects must provide primary benefits to public resources (land or water stewardship) and affiliated infrastructure.

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Funding cycle

Amount of funding available: Variable. Funding awards depend on revenue from water quality penalties and available regional sub-account levels.
Funding allocated:
Grant award limit: Grant awards are up to a maximum of $50,000. The typical grant award ranges from $10,000 to $25,000.
Amount of matching funds required: There are no recipient match or cost-share requirements, since THA grants provide 100% of project Total Eligible Cost. THA grants also can help meet match requirements for other state grants.

Applications are not being accepted at this time.

The application period for restoration or enhancement projects is closed. Due to low revenue levels, we are unable to offer a robust statewide 2023 funding cycle. We anticipate the funding cycle will not open again until January 2024.

Environmental Emergency and Statewide Significance project type applications are accepted through Dec. 31, 2023.

Applicants who want to apply for these project type grants must first request approval from Ecology. Please contact Amy Krause, THA grant program coordinator, with your project proposal. If funding is available, we can initiate a new grant application in Ecology's Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) online system.

For more information, see our 2022 THA Funding Guidelines and application guidance documents linked below.

Funding is available for the following entities:

Eligible applicants:

Washington counties, cities, and towns
Federally recognized Tribal governments
State agencies
Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups (RFEG)*
Special Purpose Districts:
- Conservation Districts
- Ports
- Public Utility Districts

Private entities and non-profit organizations are not eligible to receive THA funding* (with the exception of RFEGs). However, they may partner with eligible applicants to provide more financial support in addition to the THA grant.

Projects that restore or enhance the natural environment.

Eligible project types:

Riparian restoration
Aquatic land geographic information systems (GIS)
Wetland restoration
Stream bank stabilization
Fish and wildlife habitat enhancement
Livestock exclusion fencing

Ineligible project types:

Watershed planning
Research and data gathering
Species Management (not habitat management)
Land use/stormwater management planning
Environmental monitoring

More information about this funding program

Funding program guidelines and application prep tool

2022 version (publication no. 21-06-031)
2022 EAGL Application Prep Tool

Project proposal evaluations and grant award decisions

Project proposals are evaluated and considered for funding by each region. Grant award decisions are based on the following evaluation criteria with a total of 60 possible points:

Project Outcomes (10 points)
Deliverables (5 points)
Budget (5 points)
Project schedule (5 points)
Leveraged funds and resources (5 points)
Broad, local support (10 points)
Readiness to proceed (5 points)
Implementation of planning efforts (5 points)
Environmental Justice (5 points)
Climate Change (5 points)

For more information regarding the evaluation and scoring, see "Table 3, Project scoring criteria" in the THA 2022 Funding Guidelines. Before you begin filling out the application form, we recommend you contact the appropriate Regional Fund Coordinator listed below by email or telephone.

Contact information

Amy Krause
THA Grant Program Coordinator/Financial Manager
amy.krause@ecy.wa.gov
360-742-7789

Amy Krause (temporary)
Fund Coordinator, Southwest Region
amy.krause@ecy.wa.gov
360-742-7789
Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties

Amy Krause (temporary)
Fund Coordinator, Central Region
amy.krause@ecy.wa.gov
360-742-7789
Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, and Yakima counties

Jeremy Sikes
Fund Coordinator, Eastern Region
jeremy.sikes@ecy.wa.gov
509-481-1913
Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties

Amy Krause (temporary)
Fund Coordinator, Northwest Region
amy.krause@ecy.wa.gov
360-742-7789
Island, King, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties

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