In the 2023 legislative session, revenues collected as a result of the Climate Commitment Act were appropriated to the Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC). This program has been funded wholly by Climate Commitment Act associated funding. The Climate Commitment Act (RCW 70A.65) created a market-based program to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the next few decades. A portion of the revenues are directed into the Natural Climate Solutions Account and were distributed into several standing grant programs, including this riparian specific program.
Funding comes with additional reporting, assessment, and tribal consultation requirements. The SCC will provide any needed guidance to applicants as soon as possible.
Funding will be allocated on an ongoing basis every two weeks, as long as funds remain available. Application deadlines:
Friday, March 15 at 5 p.m.
Friday, March 29 at 5 p.m.
Friday, April 12 at 5 p.m.
Friday, April 26 at 5 p.m.
