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.
- 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 anticipated to open in January 2024.
| Date | Program Milestones |
|---|---|
| Jan. 2, 2024 | EAGL application opens |
| Feb. 6, 2024 | EAGL application closes** |
| Feb. 8 - Feb. 9, 2024 | Application screening |
| Feb. 12 - March 12, 2024 | Application evaluation period |
| April 2024 | Funding decision email notices are sent to applicants |
| April 2024 | Award letters are sent to recipients |
| April - May 2024 | Agreements are negotiated and written |
| May 2024 | Agreements start date |
| Varies depending on project (12 to 18 months after start date) |
Agreements end date |
** Applications for an Environmental Emergency or Statewide Significance may be submitted at any time. Before applying, please reach out to the Grant Program Administrators for project eligibility. To be considered, projects must provide primary benefits to public resources (land or water stewardship) and affiliated infrastructure.
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
- Read additional information about this funding opportunity
- 2024 Funding Guidelines (publication no. 23-06-017)
- 2024 Application Prep Tool
- 2022 version (publication no. 21-06-031)
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 2024 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.
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Contact information
Amy Krause
THA Grant Program Administrator, Lead/Fund Coordinator
amy.krause@ecy.wa.gov
360-742-7789
Layne Slone
THA Grant Program Administrator/Fund Coordinator
Layne.slone@ecy.wa.gov
360-867-8171
Julie Conley
Regional Fund Coordinator, Central Region
julie.conley@ecy.wa.gov
509-907-3937
Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, and Yakima counties
Tess Cooper
Regional Fund Coordinator, Eastern Region
tess.cooper@ecy.wa.gov
509-934-7013
Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties
Julie Morse
Regional Fund Coordinator, Northwest Region
julie.morse@ecy.wa.gov
206-402-1438
Island, King, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties
Chanele Holbrook
Regional Fund Coordinator, Southwest Region
chanele.holbrook@ecy.wa.gov
360-522-3801
Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties