Shellfish Program
Program Summary / Purpose
Using a targeted approach to invest in projects voluntarily installed by conservation districts and landowners, the Shellfish Program builds cumulative results for shellfish recovery.
Eligible Applicants
The 14 conservation districts that contain shellfish growing areas (Clallam, Jefferson, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Thurston, Pierce, Kitsap, King, (Whidbey) Island, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan Islands).
Funding Type
Rolling / Monthly
Award Limits & Caps
Cost‑share awards pay for eligible BMPs that meet NRCS or SCC standards; an additional 25% of the cost‑share amount is automatically added for technical assistance, engineering, travel, and overhead. Goods/services and education/outreach costs are not eligible.
Match Requirement
No additional match required beyond SCC cost-share; SCC funds BMPs plus 25% for TA/overhead.
Application Window
Open Date:
Continuous As Funding Allows
Close Date:
No fixed deadline – projects are pulled and considered on the 1st of each month while funds remain.
Expected Review Period
SCC staff review projects after the 1st of each month and make funding decisions by the 15th.
Expected Award Timing
Funding decisions are generally made by the 15th of each month.
Expected Contract Start / Project Start
Work must start within 120 days of award.
Current Status
Field currently linked to Toggle - do we need a text field here?If so, we need to manually add notes from Excel sheet.
Contact
Josh Giuntolijgiuntoli@scc.wa.gov
Shellfish Program
Status:
Program Contact:
Josh Giuntolijgiuntoli@scc.wa.gov
Grant Programs CTA
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