 SIL RFP Schedules and SIL-Commerce Collaborative RFP Opportunity
Greetings,
The Habitat and Stormwater Strategic Initiative Leads’ schedule for upcoming competitive funding opportunities through request for proposals (RFPs) is available, including a new collaboration with the Department of Commerce.
Currently Scheduled 2024 SIL RFPs:
RFP Opening Week
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SIL
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Investment Priorities
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| March 15 |
Stormwater |
Innovative BMPs for Toxic Chemicals in Hotspots and Transportation Areas. Learn more in this blog.
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| March 25 |
Habitat |
Increase capacity and workforce development to meet Puget Sound habitat recovery goals.
New science, synthesis, and analysis for improved protection and restoration of kelp and eelgrass in Puget Sound
Applicant workshop will be held in early April.
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| April TBD |
Habitat, Stormwater |
Collaboration with the Department of Commerce’s Salmon Recovery Grant Program – competition will be led by Commerce
Local support for habitat protection, monitoring, and adaptive management (Habitat)
Sound Choices Comprehensive Planning (Stormwater)
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| Late May-Early June |
Habitat |
Restoration effectiveness of soft shore alternatives to hard armor
Understanding and planning for sea level rise and climate related hazards to shorelines in Puget Sound
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| Fall Workshops |
Habitat |
Understanding and planning for sea level rise and climate related hazards to shorelines in Puget Sound
Increased marine vegetation awareness and support through place-based community leader engagement
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The SIL RFP competition schedule is available on the SIL RFP webpage and specific competition information will be listed on the Habitat RFP or Stormwater RFP webpages. The Department of Commerce Salmon Recovery Grant Program will have information when available on the integrated watershed and stormwater planning webpage. Follow the SIL RFP webpage or sign-up on the SIL blog to learn about additional competitions in 2024.
Questions
Habitat: Habitat SIL RFP competition questions can be directed to Matt Lurie (matthew.lurie@dfw.wa.gov) and Rebecca Brown (rebecca.brown@dnr.wa.gov). Questions regarding the HSIL program may be directed to Jennifer Griffiths (jennifer.grififths@dfw.wa.gov) and Elizabeth Spaulding (elizabeth.spaulding@dnr.wa.gov). Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-855-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
Stormwater: Questions for the Innovative BMPs RFP can be sent to Dustin Bilhimer (dustin.bilhimer@ecy.wa.gov).
Commerce: Questions on the Commerce Salmon Recovery Grant Program can be directed to Angela San Filippo (angela.sanfilippo@commerce.wa.gov).
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