Freshwater algae control grant program

Toxic algae blooms can make people, pets and livestock sick. We offer a funding program to address problem blooms. The Freshwater Algae Program (FAP) has an annual funding cycle for projects to manage toxic algae blooms (cyanobacteria).

We distribute a public announcement about the funding cycle and the amount of money available approximately 30 days prior to the start of the application period.

I want to...

Funding cycle

Amount of funding available: Ranges from $100,000 to $200,000
Funding allocated:
Grant award limit: The maximum grant amount for freshwater algae program grants is $50,000 ($66,667 total eligible project cost).
Amount of matching funds required: 25 percent local match

Applications are not being accepted at this time.

Applications are started, completed, and submitted via Ecology's Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) system. Applications will be accepted until 5pm on the closing date.

Funding is available for the following entities:

Eligible public bodies:

State agencies
Counties, cities
Special purpose districts
Tribes

Eligible activities include, but may not be limited to the following:

Education and outreach.
Freshwater algae control and management.
Freshwater algae management plans.
Freshwater algae monitoring programs.
Freshwater algae pilot projects.
Freshwater algae research.
Freshwater algae sampling equipment.
Nutrient reduction activities.

Priority is given to lakes in which harmful freshwater algae have occurred within the past three years.

More information about this funding program

Grant applications will be accepted starting October 17 2022, until December 1 2022.

Contact information

Lizbeth Seebacher
Funding Program Coordinator
lizbeth.seebacher@ecy.wa.gov
360-628-7516

Were you able to find what you were looking for today?*:	Yes No Not sure
What were you trying to find?*:
Please describe your experience. What was challenging? What was helpful? *:	Please include details that will help us address any issues you're reporting. NOTE: There is a 1,500 character limit (including spaces) on this form field.
Was the search tool helpful to you? *:	Yes No I didn't use Search.
How can we improve our website?:	Optional. If you have suggestions, we'd like to hear them! NOTE: There is a 1,500 character limit (including spaces) on this form field.
Your name:	Please include contact information if you'd like a reply.
Email:	If you’d like a reply, please provide an email address.
Phone number:	( ) - Second three digits Last four digits If you’d like us to call you, please provide a phone number.
Which best describes your role in visiting our site today?*:	Business / Consultant / Contractor Government - Local Government - State Government - Federal Government - Tribal Scientist / Researcher Non-profit Washington resident / Public Educator Student Job seeker Ecology employee
PleaseLeaveBlank:	Are you a robot? If not, please do not enter anything in this field.
	ignore
	ignore

Freshwater algae control grant program

I want to...

Funding cycle

Applications are not being accepted at this time.

Funding is available for the following entities:

More information about this funding program

For the Fiscal Year 2023 funding cycle:

For the Fiscal Year 2021 funding cycle:

For the Fiscal Year 2019 funding cycle:

Related links

Contact information