Fundraising
Directory of Funding Sources for Grassroots River and Watershed Conservation Groups
Profiles of private, corporate, and federal funding sources for river and watershed groups. Includes name, address, phone number, contact name, deadlines, and a brief description of each source's particular interests. Contains a section on how to write grant proposals and a bibliography of state and local foundation directories. 1998. 60 pages. $35.
Compiled by Alison Cook and Pat Munoz.
River Network
PO Box 8787
Portland, OR 97207
(503) 241-3506
Fundraising Alerts
River Network's River Fundraising Alert is a quarterly publication designed to help river and watershed organizations support themselves financially.
River Network
See address above
Watershed Information Funding
An extensive list of funding programs compiled by For the Sake of the Salmon. Includes federal and state governments, private foundations, and web links to grant information for Washington, Oregon, and California.
http://www.4sos.org/homepage/watershed/funding.html
Healing the Watershed. A Citizen's Guide to Funding Watershed and Wild Salmon
Recovery Programs
Compiled by the Pacific Rivers Council, 1994. $25.
PO Box 10798
Eugene, OR 97440
(541) 345-0119
Catalog of Federal Funding Sources
US EPA Office of Water, Report: EPA 841-B-97-008
To obtain a free copy, call 1 (800) 490-9198,
or download from:
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/watershed/wacademy
A Guide to Funding Resources
Rural Information Publication Series, No. 56
Rural Information Center
National Agriculture Library, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
1 (800) 633-7701
Here are some potential sources of state, federal, and private grants for watershed projects. Refer to catalogs of funding sources such as those listed above for more extensive information.
Governor's Watershed Enhancement Board (GWEB)
GWEB provides grants for four types of projects:
1) assessment and/or monitoring of natural resource conditions; 2) on-the-ground watershed management; 3) opportunities for learning about watershed concepts; and 4) watershed council support. Grants range from <$1,000 to $100,000 plus. In addition, it is likely that GWEB will administer the dispersal of state lottery funds for salmon restoration beginning in 1999.
The Governor's Watershed Enhancement Board
255 Capitol St. NE, 3rd Floor
Salem, Oregon 97310-0203
(503) 378-3589 ext. 831
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
A newly established federal program through the Department of Agriculture. Funds are administered through states to landowners on a voluntary basis to protect riparian buffer zones. This program has a $9 billion trust fund available to enroll riparian areas and wetlands.
Ken Bierly, Program Manager
Governor's Watershed Enhancement Board
255 Capitol St. NE, 3rd Floor
Salem, Oregon 97310-0203
(503) 378-3589 ext. 831.
Fred Ringer, Program Specialist
Farm Service Agency
7620 SW Mohawk
Tualatin, OR 97061-8121
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Clean Water Action Plan Funds
Beginning in 1999, the Oregon DEQ will administer Environmental Protection Agency funds from the President's Clean Water Action Plan for watershed restoration based on priorities developed in a Unified Watershed Assessment process.
Dave Powers
Oregon DEQ
811 SW 6th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Oregon Partners for Wildlife Program
Establishes partnerships between US Fish and Wildlife Service, state fish and wildlife agencies, and private organizations and individuals to carry out wildlife conservation to conserve fish and wildlife species.
Oregon State Office/ US Fish and Wildlife Service
Maureen Smith
2600 SE 98th Avenue, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 231-6179
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW)
Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP)
A program to restore and rehabilitate native stocks and to ensure that harvest does not exceed capacity.
Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program
A program to restore and enhance natural fish production, restore fish hatcheries and increase hatchery production.
Watershed Management Program
Encourages public and private partnerships, particularly with local watershed councils.
For all three of these programs, contact:
Charlie Corrarino
ODFW
PO Box 59, 506 SW Mill Street
Portland, OR 97207
(503) 872-5252 ext. 5431
Riparian Tax Incentive Program
Incentive for landowners to protect and restore riparian vegetation within 100 feet of a stream. Incentives are in the form of tax exemption for riparian lands protected.
Habitat Conservation Division
ODFW
PO Box 59, 506 SW Mill Street
Portland, OR 97207
(503) 872-5255
Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces
Environmental Education Grants
Purpose is to build a comprehensive environmental education program around urban natural areas through field and hands-on learning; to teach about ecological systems and watersheds; and to foster community involvement in the stewardship of urban natural areas in the Portland/Vancouver region.
Salmonid Education and Enhancement Grants
Develop programs and projects that will benefit salmon, steelhead, and watershed health in the Portland/Vancouver Region.
Habitat Restoration Grants
Restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, wetlands, streams, riparian corridors, and upland sites in the Portland/Vancouver region.
For all three of these programs, contact:
Lynn Wilson
600 NE Grand Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97232-2736
(503) 797-1781
Farm Service Agency (FSA): Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
A newly established federal program through the Department of Agriculture. Funds are administered through states to landowners on a voluntary basis to protect riparian buffer zones. This program has a $9 billion trust fund available to enroll riparian areas and wetlands.
Local USDA Service Center; Soil and Water Conservation District Office; or:
Sandi Snell, Salmon Recovery Office
(360) 902-2229
Washington Department of Ecology
Centennial Clean Water Fund
Provides local and tribal governments with money to enhance water quality in Washington. Supports five categories: 1) marine water facilities; 2) groundwater activities and facilities; 3) freshwater lakes and rivers; 4) nonpoint activities and facilities; and 5) discretionary.
Kim McKee (360) 407-6566
Washington State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund
Provides low-interest loans to local governments for projects that improve and protect the state's water quality.
Brian Howard (360) 407-6510
Federal Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Fund
Provides grant funding to local governments for
projects that improve and protect the state's water quality.
Dan Filip (360) 407-6509
Watershed Management Planning Grants
A new program that provides three types of grants: 1) grants to initiating governments to begin first stage of organizing a local watershed planning effort; 2) grants for planning units to conduct watershed assessment; and 3) grants for planning units to develop a watershed management plan.
Laura Lowe
(360) 407-7255
For general questions about all four programs, contact:
Kim McKee (360) 407-6566
Department of Ecology, Water Quality Program
Financial Management Section
PO Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
(360) 407-6400
http://www.wa.gov/ecology/wq/funding
Washington Department of Transportation Fish Passage Grants
Grants for: 1) field surveys to determine fish passage problems; and 2) fish passage barrier removal design and construction.
Fish Passage Grant Program
Washington State Department of Transportation
Environmental Affairs Office
PO Box 47331
Olympia, WA 98504-7331
(360) 705-7492
Partners for Wildlife Program
Establishes partnerships between US Fish and Wildlife Service, state fish and wildlife agencies, and private organizations and individuals to carry out wildlife conservation to conserve fish and wildlife species.
Peggy Guillory
Boise, ID
(208) 378-5098
Federal Clean Water Act Section 319
Nonpoint Source Fund
Provides grant funding to local governments for projects that improve and protect the state's water quality.
Charlie Vidondo
Non-Point Source Management Program
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 373-0274
For more information about the following programs administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the USDA Farm Services Agency, contact your local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) branch, or Farm Service Agency (FSA), listed in your telephone book under Federal Government, Department of Agriculture. Decisions about which of these programs are most appropriate for you and application materials can be obtained from these agencies.
Bonneville Power Administration Fish and Wildlife Program (Columbia Basin)
Provides funding under Bonneville Power Administration's Northwest Power Act responsibilities.
Connie Little
FY2000 Proposals
PO Box 3621
Portland, OR 97208-3621
(503) 230-4296
Farm Service Agency
Conservation Reserve Program
Offers long-term rental payments and cost-share assistance to farmers establishing permanent vegetative cover on environmentally sensitive crop land.
USDA FSA Public Affairs Staff
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
STOP 0506
Washington DC 20250-0506
Continuous Sign Up
Allows farmers who want to use practices such as filter strips, etc., to sign up a piece of land and put these techniques into practice.
Small Watersheds Projects (Public Law 566)
Grants for improving watersheds and for watershed management.
Assistant State Conservationist
Portland, OR
(503) 326-2751
National Marine Fisheries Service
Anadromous Fish Conservation
To conserve the nation's anadromous fish resources.
Office of Fishery Conservation and Management
US Department of Commerce, NOAA
National Marine Fisheries Service
1335 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 731-2347
Community Based Restoration
Goal is to foster ties between communities and NMFS to accomplish habitat restoration.
National Marine Fisheries Service
Office of Habitat Conservation Restoration Center
Chris Doley or Robin Bruckner
(301) 713-0174
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Wetlands Reserve Program
Offers financial assistance to landowners for wetlands restoration and protection projects.
Contact local or state NRCS office.
Forestry Incentive Program
Supports good forest management practices on privately owned, non-industrial forest lands. Eligible practices are tree planting, timber stand improvement, and site preparation for natural regeneration. Contact local or state NRCS office.
Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)
Provides assistance to farmers and ranchers to address soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on their lands in an environmentally beneficial and cost-effective manner. Contact local or State NRCS office.
Stewardship Incentives Program
Provides private, non-industrial landowners with assistance keeping their lands productive and healthy. This includes funds for tree and shrub planting, wildlife habitat enhancement, instream fisheries habitat enhancement, riparian and wetland enhancement, and more. Contact local or state NRCS office.
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)
Provides financial incentives to develop habitat for fish and wildlife on private lands.
WHIP Program Manager
USDA Forest Service
Cooperative Forestry Staff
PO Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090
(202) 205-1389
US Army Corps of Engineers:
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration
Provides up to $5 million per project to restore aquatic ecosystems. The projects must be cost-shared with 35 percent non-federal funds. Restoration projects are in areas that affect water such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Projects are evaluated based on their benefits to the environment through restoration, improvement, or protection of aquatic habitat for plants, fish, and wildlife.
Ms. Taunja Berquam, Special Programs Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District
ATTN: Planning
PO Box 2946
Portland, Oregon 97208-2946
(503) 808-4733
US Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Education Grants
Provides support for environmental education projects that focus on: 1) improving teaching skills; 2) education about human health; 3) building state, local, or tribal capacity to develop environmental education programs; 4) community-based organization to educate communities; and 5) public education through print or other media.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Environmental Education (1707)
Environmental Education Specialist
401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-8619
Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants
(319 Program)
Provides grants to states to implement nonpoint source projects and programs in accordance with Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. States and tribes can apply.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Assessment and Watershed Protection Division
Nonpoint Source Control Branch (4503F)
401 M Street, SW, Washington DC 20460
(202) 260-7100
Wetlands Protection: Development Grants
Provides grants to support wetland development or augmentation and enhance existing programs.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Wetlands Division (4502F)
401 M Street SW
Washington DC 20460
(800) 832-7828
Environmental Justice Grants
The purpose of the Small Grants program, established in 1994, is to assist community-based grassroots organizations and tribal governments that are working on local solutions to local environmental problems. For more information call:
Office of Environmental Justice
24-hour hotline: 1-800-962-6215
http://es.epa.gov/oeca/oej/98grants.html
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Challenge grants in five areas: 1) conservation education; 2) fisheries conservation and management; 3) neotropical migratory bird conservation; 4) wetlands and fisheries conservation and management.
Gris Batchelder
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
1120 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036
(202)-857-0166
(202) 857-0162 (fax)
River Network Watershed Assistance Grants (1999)
Supports innovative efforts to build the capacity of community-based partnerships to restore or conserve watersheds.
River Network Address