FY24 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition (Link)

• Description: The purpose of this notice is to solicit grant proposals from eligible state and territory Coastal Zone Management Programs (CZM Programs) for coastal habitat restoration; coastal habitat restoration planning, engineering, and design; and coastal land conservation projects that support the goals and intent of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP), and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law).

• See who can apply here

• Deadline: January 9, 2025

FY24 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law National Estuarine Research Reserve System Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition (Link)

• Description: The purpose of this notice is to solicit grant proposals from eligible National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRs or Reserves) for coastal habitat restoration; coastal habitat restoration planning, engineering, and design; and coastal land conservation projects that support the goals and intent of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP), and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law).

• See who can apply here

• Deadline: January 9, 2025

WA Department of Fish and Wildlife

Accepting applications for 2025-2027 wildlife diversity grant funding. WDFW is now accepting grant applications for projects designed to benefit some of Washington’s more imperiled wildlife. Grant proposals are due January 19th, 2025. More information about the grant opportunity, project eligibility requirements, and steps to apply can be found on the WDFW website.  

US DOT and Office of the Secretary -Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program

This provides grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact. Applications must be submitted by January 30, 2025. Learn more and apply HERE.

Marine Debris Removal (Link)

• Description: The NOAA Marine Debris Program will award up to $47 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the removal of large marine debris throughout the coastal United States, Great Lakes, territories, and Freely Associated States. These removal projects should focus on large marine debris, including abandoned and derelict vessels, derelict fishing gear, and other debris that is generally unable to be collected by hand.

• See who can apply here

• Deadline: January 31, 2025

Waste Management Public Participation Grant (PPG)

This program through Department of Ecology will begin accepting applications on January 7th, 2025. This program supports people and eligible nonprofits who are working to improve Washington’s waste management system. Applications for the 2025 grant cycle will be accepted through Feb. 4, 2025. More information can be found HERE.

NOAA Restoring Fish Passage Through Barrier Removal.

Up to $75 million in funding is available through the Restoring Fish Passage through Barrier Removal funding opportunity. This funding will support the locally led removal of dams and other in-stream barriers. NOAA will accept proposals between $750,000 and $8 million for the entire award, with typical funding anticipated to range from $3 million to $5 million. Applications are due by February 10, 2025. Learn more and apply HERE.

Restoring Priority Tribal Fish Passage Through Barrier Removal.

Up to $20 million in funding is available for fish passage and tribal capacity building.  This funding will support U.S. federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and tribal organizations in implementing on-the-ground fish passage work and in building tribal organizational capacity. NOAA will accept proposals between $300,000 and $6 million for the entire award, with typical funding anticipated to range from $500,000 to $4 million. Applications are due by February 27, 2025. Learn more and apply HERE.

US Department of Transportation - Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) program.

The PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program is a competitive grant program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plan for and strengthen surface transportation to be more resilient to natural hazards, including climate change, sea level rise, flooding, extreme weather events, and other natural disasters. Applications close on February 24, 2025. Learn more and apply HERE.  

Community Wildfire Defense Grant

USDA Forest Service announced the Community Wildfire Defense Grant to assist at-risk local communities and Tribal Nations with planning and mitigating against the risk created by wildfire. There are two primary project types for which the grant provides funding: 1) The development and revising of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP), and 2) The implementation of projects described in a CWPP that is less than ten years old. Example project activities may include developing CWPPs, planning projects, hazardous fuels reduction and restoration projects, and wildfire prevention, education, and outreach. There is a $250,000 maximum cap for the creation or updating of a CWPP and a $10 million maximum cap for implementing a project described within a CWPP less than 10 years old. Projects must be completed within 5 years. Communities meeting the definition of underserved, Tribal Nation, ANCs, and Pacific Islands may request a waiver of match. Deadline: February 28, 2025.

The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI)

Now accepting applications for grants to advance community-based climate resilience efforts. The grants offer funding (up to $100,000 per award) along with training and technical support. These funds can be used over 12 months for activities such as risk assessments, community engagement, project prioritization, and initial implementation. Eligible communities must be in the U.S. and face significant climate-related challenges, considering environmental and socioeconomic factors. The application requires collaboration with a community-based organization, a government partner (local, regional, or Tribal),and a climate adaptation professional. Applications will be due in March 2025. Learn more and apply HERE.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program for Tribal Nations;

The U.S. Department of Energy’s EECBG Program provides $8.8 million of available non-competitive funding to 774 eligible Tribal Nations, including Alaska Native Regional and Village corporations. EECBG Program funding can be used as seed funding that can grow into bigger projects, assisting communities to meet energy efficiency goals. Tribal Nations can use EECBG Program funds to upgrade buildings, install renewable energy equipment, or develop climate and clean energy plans. Deadline: May 31, 2025.

Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP)

Ecology will begin accepting applications for the Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP) 2025-2027 planning grants on Jan. 1,2025. Funded grants will have a two-year performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Funding and applications for emergency flood response projects will also be available from Jul. 1, 2025, to Jun. 30, 2027. Visit Ecology’s FCAAP webpage to learn more and to find the grant funding guidelines. Submitting a Notice of Intent to Apply is highly encouraged. Ecology will be funding planning grants that fall into three categories:

• Category 1: Developing a new comprehensive flood hazard management plan (CFHMP), including studies and activities leading to a new CFHMP.

• Category 2: Updating an existing CFHMP, including studies and activities leading to an updated CFHMP.

• Category 3: Completing activities from an existing CFHMP, as described in the funding guidelines.