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OLYMPIA– The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) will begin accepting applications Feb. 11 for grants to build parks, trails, athletic fields and boating facilities and conserve wildlife habitat and working farms and forests. These grants are the largest source of state funding for many of Washington’s outdoor recreation experiences and the only state […]
February 2, 2026Read MoreOLYMPIA–The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board and Puget Sound Partnership today announced the award of more than $61 million in grants to 155 projects across the state aimed at restoring salmon habitat. “These grants fund important work,” said Jeff Breckel, chair of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board. “They are funding organizations to undo the […]
October 1, 2025Read MoreOLYMPIA—The Recreation and Conservation Office today announced the award of more than $67 million in grants for 105 projects across the state to support outdoor recreation and conservation of wildlife habitat. The projects develop parks, renovate recreational facilities and preserve important wildlife habitats. “This investment in our communities is critical,” said Megan Duffy, director of […]
September 24, 2025Read MoreRCO always is looking for volunteers to review and evaluate grant applications. By joining the many individuals who help RCO with this important role, you have a say in ensuring Washington stays a great place to live.
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