Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from rco.wa.gov · estuary and salmon restoration program unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Each grant program issues its own Request for Proposal with a specific grant application and review process.

Amount

Up to $3,000,000 USD

Limit for Restoration and Protection grants; other tracks have lower limits.

Restoration and Protection - $3 million

Where

Puget Sound, Washington: United States

All projects must be in Puget Sound, east of Cape Flattery.

Who can apply

NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions

Who May Apply? Federal agencies Local agencies Native American Tribes Nonprofit organizations Private institutions State agencies Universities and colleges

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program funding is awarded every two years.

Co-funding required

No

Match is not required for any ESRP grant program in the 2026 grant round.

Run by

Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)

This grant program is managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife with RCO administering the grants.

Restoration approach

Coasts and oceans, Wetlands, Species conservation and Rivers and lakes

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

Calls (2)

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read