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Phase IV Watershed Planning Year 3 Round 2 Implementation Funds
RFP Open Until July 25, 2008
WRIA 32 Phase IV Criteria | WRIA 32 Phase IV Application
A previous RFP left funds unallocated, and this RFP seeks to allocate remaining funds.
The Watershed Planning Act under RCW 90.82.040(2)(e) and RCW 90.08.043 defines a watershed implementation grant to be administered by the local WRIA planning unit. The WRIA 32 Planning Unit, as administered by Walla Walla County for a second year is issuing a request for proposals for these funds. The Planning Unit in accordance with state code seeks to efficiently, effectively, and equitably provide grant money for small projects and seed money for large projects within the WRIA 32 Planning Area. This grant seeks to fund proposals identified by the Walla Walla Watershed Plan and DIP.

Timeline:
June 10RFP Open
July 16Sponsor meeting to discuss potential projects
July 25RFP Closes
July 28Proposal IWG Review Period Begins
Aug 18IWG Ranking Returned to PU
Aug 25PU meeting to review, discuss, adjust, and approve IWG ranking
06-10-08
2008 TMDL Implementation Fund
Application Period Open Through 04-07-08
Application
An Ecology Water Quality funding source available for the implementation of TMDLS or early action projects for 303d listed streams.

  • Guidelines and Timeline
    • 03-14-08
    Terry Hussemen Grant - Department of Ecology
    Application Period Closed
    ** Announcement ** Application **
  • This grant requires that you work with an Ecology employee to sponsor the grant application and serve as grant contract manager.
  • The maximum amount for any one project is $50,000 and the funds do not require match by the recipient.
    • 03-14-08
    Phase IV Watershed Planning Year 3 Implementation Funds
    RFP Period Closed
    ** WRIA 32 Phase IV Criteria ** WRIA 32 Phase IV Application **
    The Watershed Planning Act under RCW 90.82.040(2)(e) and RCW 90.08.043 defines a watershed implementation grant to be administered by the local WRIA planning unit. The WRIA 32 Planning Unit, as administered by Walla Walla County for a second year is issuing a request for proposals for these funds. The Planning Unit in accordance with state code seeks to efficiently, effectively, and equitably provide grant money for small projects and seed money for large projects within the WRIA 32 Planning Area. This grant seeks to fund proposals identified by the Walla Walla Watershed Plan and DIP.

    Applications Received:
  • Kromm Riparian Restoration
  • Blalock District #12 Well Meter Replacement
  • West End Irrigation District Piping Project
  • Yellowhawk Streamkeepers
  • Little Walla Walla Integrated Strategies
    • Timeline:
    January 15RFP Open
    February 21Sponsor meeting to discuss potential projects
    February 29RFP Closes
    March 14Applications posted and mailed to IWG
    April 7-11 Proposed week for IWG meeting to rank projects (exact date TBD)
    April 28PU meeting to review, discuss, adjust, and approve IWG ranking
    03-13-08
    Fish America Foundation - Marine and Anadromous Fish Habitat Restoration Grants
    Application Period Closed
    FishAmerica, in partnership with the NOAA Restoration Center, awards grants to local communities and government agencies to restore habitat for marine and anadromous fish species. Successful proposals have community-based restoration efforts with outreach to the local communities.

    More Information:

  • www.fishamerica.org/grants
    Applicants may contact FishAmerica at fishamerica@asafishing.org with questions regarding potential proposals. Applicants may also contact their local NOAA biologists with specific project inquiries.
  • WA - Laurel Jennings ( Laurel.Jennings@noaa.gov ; 206.526.4525)
  • OR & ID - Megan Callahan Grant ( Megan.Callahan-Grant@noaa.gov ; 503.231.2213).
    • 12-20-07
    Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) Volunteer Cooperative Grant Program - Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Application Period Open Through 02-28-08
    The ALEA Volunteer Cooperative Grant Program provides monetary support for qualifying volunteer organizations and individuals who want to undertake projects that are beneficial to the fish and wildlife of Washington State. The outcome of these projects must be available to the public as authorized by Chapter 77.100 RCW.

  • No funds may be used for direct wages, benefits or stipends. Other restrictions on the use of funds can be found in the 2008 Cost Reimbursement Manual.
  • Grant funds are available on a cost reimbursement basis only.
  • Participants must register as volunteers and will submit volunteer registration forms and timesheets. Volunteers who work with minors (persons under the age of 18 years) may be required to complete a Criminal Background Investigation Authorization Form.
  • Inventoriable equipment purchased with grant funds will be returned to the department at the conclusion of the project.
  • All grantees must follow the State of Washington’s purchasing rules.

  • WDFW Cooperative Grant Program Page
    • 11-27-07
    Salmon Recovery Funding - Eighth Round
    Application Period is Closed
    Final Grant Awards Announced!

    This program was created by the Washington State Legislature in 1999, and the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) has been tasked to provide grant funds to protect or restore salmon habitat and assist related activities. Funds for this seventh round are being accepted on a regional basis, WRIA 32 is within the Snake River Region. The conservation districts are lead entities in this process and it is being coordinated regionally by Juli Post. For statewide information on the SRFB see their website at: http://www.iac.wa.gov/srfb/default.asp for further regional information, attend the May 23, 2007 workshop.

    The Lead Entity has developed a new document entitled Riparian Easement Considerations. This document is provided in response to the increasing number of easements submitted for funding, however it is not prescriptive rather it is intended to provide project sponsors with a general idea on the types of easements “preferred” by the committee.

    Timeline: Official 8th Round Calendar

    April 23 Application Workshop - Snake River Salmon Recvovery Office - Dayton, WA
    May 23 PRISM Training and SRFB policies/procedures update - WWCC, Walla Walla, WA
    May 24 Lead Entity(LE)and Regional Technical Team(RTT) committee meets with potential sponsors to discuss potential projects.
    August 03 Draft Applications due to Conservation Districts(CD's).
    August 11 Sponsors recieve comments, and revise applications (fix it loop).
    August 21 Final applications due to CD's.
    Sept. 06 LE committee reviews, scores and ranks projects
    Dec. 13-14 SRFB makes funding decisions
    12-20-07
    Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account - Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Application Period is Closed
  • The Volunteer Cooperative Projects Grant Program is a competitive grant process intended to provide monetary support for qualifying volunteer organizations and individuals who want to undertake projects that are beneficial to fish and wildlife across the state of Washington.
  • WDFW Cooperative Grant Program Page
    • 01-10-07
    Terry Hussemen Grant - Department of Ecology
    Application Period is Closed
    ** Announcement ** Application **
  • This grant requires that you work with an Ecology employee to sponsor the grant application and serve as grant contract manager.
  • The maximum amount for any one project is $50,000 and the funds do not require match by the recipient.
    • 01-18-07
    FY 2007 Section 6 HCP Grant
    Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund
    Posted for Information Only
  • Walla Walla County submitted an application on 01/11/07 for the FY 2007 Section 6 Grant Process ran by the USFWS and WDFW.
  • Final Application
    • 01-11-07
    Snake River Community Salmon Fund
    Application Period Closed
    ** Scoresheet ** Application **
    The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) have established the Snake River Community Salmon Fund to stimulate small-scale, voluntary action by landowners, community groups, and businesses to support salmon recovery on private property* in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Asotin counties. Grants will be jointly selected by NFWF and the Snake River Lead Entity and administered by NFWF.
       *Also includes projects on public property that serve as a pilot for similar projects on private property.

  • The Fund will award grants of up to $50,000. The program's primary focus is smaller, community-based restoration projects, so requests for funds for large-scale restoration projects (such as SRFB proposals) will not be considered.
  • Website Link: http://www.nfwf.org/programs/csf/snakeriver.cfm
    • 12-14-06
    Phase IV Watershed Planning Year 2 Implementation Funds
    RFP Period Closed
    ** WRIA 32 Phase IV Criteria ** WRIA 32 Phase IV Application **
    The Watershed Planning Act under RCW 90.82.040(2)(e) and RCW 90.08.043 defines a watershed implementation grant to be administered by the local WRIA planning unit. The WRIA 32 Planning Unit, as administered by Walla Walla County for a second year is issuing a request for proposals for these funds. The Planning Unit in accordance with state code seeks to efficiently, effectively, and equitably provide grant money for small projects and seed money for large projects within the WRIA 32 Planning Area. This grant seeks to fund proposals identified by the Walla Walla Watershed Plan and DIP.

    Applications Received:
  • Yellowhawk Caldwell Riparian
  • Titus Creek Assessment
  • Watershed Signage
  • Kromm Riparian Restoration
  • Gose St. Passage Barrier
  • Easement Survey
  • Dry Ck Survey
  • Planning Unit Coordination
  • Cottonwood Riparian
  • Yellowhawk Streamkeepers
    • Timeline:
    October 31RFP Open
    December 01Sponsor meeting to discuss potential projects
    December 15RFP Closes
    December 18Applications posted and mailed to IWG
    January 02IWG member feedback and preliminary questions for applicants
    January 05Proposed IWG meeting to rank projects
    January 22PU meeting to review, discuss, adjust, and approve IWG ranking
    12-19-06
    Water Quality Grants and Loans (CRF and Centennial)
    The Appplication Deadline is now Passed
    These grants and loans and are administered by the Department of Ecology, applications are due October 31, 2006. View this online link for more information
  • http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/funding/2008/index.htm

    • Salmon Recovery Funding - Seventh Round
    The Appplication Deadline is now Passed
    This program was created by the Washington State Legislature in 1999, and the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) has been tasked to provide grant funds to protect or restore salmon habitat and assist related activities. Funds for this seventh round are being accepted on a regional basis, WRIA 32 is within the Snake River Region. The conservation districts are lead entities in this process and it is being coordinated regionally by Juli Post. For statewide information on the SRFB see their website at: http://www.iac.wa.gov/srfb/default.asp for further regional information, attend the June 22, 2006 workshop.

    Timeline: (Please continue to check back for updates to the timeline)

    June 22 Application Workshop - Snake River Salmon Recvovery Office - Dayton, WA
    July 26 A meeting will be held to allow potential project sponsers to receive feedback on their questions and ideas from the people scoring their projects. The exact format, date, and location of this event is not finalized.
    August 16 Applications due
    Sept. 6 Lead Entity committee reviews, scores and ranks projects
    Mid Sept. Snake River salmon Recovery Board finalized ranked list in mid September
    Sept. 18 Final list is submitted to SRFB
    October 23 Projects of Concern "mini-fix-it loop"
    DecemberSRFB makes funding decisions
    Watershed Planning Project Funds
    The Appplication Deadline is now Passed (A new round of funding is expected in November 2006)
    Phase IV Watershed Planning Application     Phase IV Watershed Planning Selection Criteria
    The Watershed Planning Act under RCW 90.82.040(2)(e) and RCW 90.08.043 defines a watershed implementation grant to be administered by the local WRIA planning unit. The WRIA 32 Planning Unit, as administered by Walla Walla County is issuing a request for proposals for these funds. The Planning Unit in accordance with state code seeks to efficiently, effectively, and equitably provide grant money for small projects and seed money for large projects within the WRIA 32 Planning Area. The Planning Unit will grant phase IV funds over five years, contingent on funding. This grant seeks to fund proposals identified by the Walla Walla Watershed Plan. Proposals which, are highly prioritized in the Watershed Plan, have multiple benefits, include additional cost-share, positively affect spawning areas, have landowner partnerships, are science-based, can be completed in one year, and have M&M strategies will be favored.


    Applications Received On-Time(April 17, 2006 Deadline):
  • Citizen Based Riparian Restoration
  • Dayton Juvenile Pond Restoration and Outlet structure Replacement
  • Russell Creek Riparian Buffer Restoration
  • Walsh Creek Flume Crossing
  • Walla Walla Stream Keepers


    • Applications Received Late:
  • Sub-basin Control Reservoirs for Aquifer & Fountain Head Storage Promoting Fish Passage & Habitat


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    FY 2006 Section 6 HCP Grant
    Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund
    Posted for Information Only
  • 2006 Walla Walla Bi-State HCP Planning Grant Application
  • FY 2006 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund, Section 6 Grants (September 26, 2006)
    • This application was submitted February 9, 2006 by the Watershed Planning Department.
    The Watershed Planning Department was notified September 26, 2006 that the application was awarded funding.


     
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