Puget Sound NEP stormwater strategic initiative grants

Stormwater washes pollutants into aquatic ecosystems degrading water quality, impacting aquatic life, and threatening human health.

In 1987, the U.S. Congress established the National Estuary Program (NEP). The NEP is a non-regulatory program led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that identifies estuaries of significance and provides funding to protect and restore the water quality and ecological integrity of the estuary.

One component of NEP funding in the Puget Sound is the Stormwater Strategic Initiative, led by Ecology. EPA coordinates with the Puget Sound Partnership and Ecology to fund projects that help prevent stormwater pollution and protect the estuary. Ecology leads an advisory team to develop an annual Investment Plan that guides the funding priorities for the year.

Visit the Puget Sound NEP website to learn more about the program, review the Investment Plan, or apply for funding.

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Funding cycle

Amount of funding available: Approximate annual funding up to $8 million
Funding allocated:
Grant award limit: Limits vary depending on the competitive solicitation. See https://pugetsoundestuary.wa.gov/ for more information
Amount of matching funds required: No match requirements

Applications are not being accepted at this time.

RFPs will be announced through the Puget Sound NEP sometime in late September or early October.

Funding is available for the following entities:

Federal agencies
State agencies
Local governments
Non-profits
Tribal entities
Colleges and universities

Eligible projects will be based on the individual competitive grants solicited on https://pugetsoundestuary.wa.gov/rfp/. Each solicitation will include additional details on eligibility. In general, the Stormwater Strategic Initiative funds are targeted at focused priorities identified from Implementation Strategies and actions outline in the Puget Sound Action Agenda.

More information about this funding program

NEP Stormwater Strategic Initiative Grant Program Funding Guidelines. (Document will be available in late September)

Contact information

Justin Donahue
Grant program coordinator
justin.donahue@ecy.wa.gov
360-628-3630

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