We strive to offer our partners funding opportunities to advance the important work being done in our region
UCSRB Funding Opportunities:
Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB)
The UCSRB is the Lead Entity (LE) for the UC. “Lead Entities” is a term used by the state to define a county, city, conservation district, special district, tribal government,
Bonneville Power Administration
In 2011, the UCSRB and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) initiated the Upper Columbia (UC) Programmatic Habitat Project (“Programmatic”; BPA Project No. 2010-001-00) to help direct technical and funding resources
Targeted Investment Program
The Targeted Investment program was adopted by the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) in 2020. A Targeted Investment is a project that addresses a SRFB-identified priority to accelerate progress towards
Other Funding Opportunities:
WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects | Bureau of Reclamation
Link to grants.gov page The American West faces serious water challenges. Wide-spread drought, increased populations, aging infrastructure, and environmental requirements all strain existing water and hydropower resources. Adequate and safe
Permit Streamlining:
The Habitat Recovery Pilot Program is being developed to streamline the environmental permitting process for habitat recovery projects. Projects approved for inclusion in the pilot program are not subject to environmental review (i.e., the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)) under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and are not required to obtain local or state permits or approvals other than the permit issued by WDFW, except permits minimally necessary as a requirement of participation in a federal program (RCW 77.55.480(3) and (5)). This program was established by law in 2021 and will end June 30, 2025.
