Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant

Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW)
Last Updated: December 06, 2025

Summary

The Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant, established in 2014, aims to enhance salmon and steelhead migration by funding projects that remove fish passage barriers. With $25 million available through the PROTECT program, local governments can apply for projects exceeding $1 million. This initiative, administered by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Recreation and Conservation Office, supports sustainable transportation solutions while aligning with state conservation principles.

Overview

About WDFW The Washington State Legislature established the grant program of the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board (FBRB) in 2014 to identify and remove impediments to salmon and steelhead migration. The FBRB evaluates fish passage projects and submits a priority project list to the Governor's Office and the Legislature for funding consideration. Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program The PROTECT program was established to help make roadways more resilient to natural hazards, including climate change, sea level rise, flooding, extreme weather events, and other natural disasters. Program funding ($25 million) is available to begin distributing in Jan. 2023 for fish passage projects along arterials and connector roads owned by local governments. Project requests must be $1 million or over. The grant program is administered jointly by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). All FBRB-funded grant projects must match the principles provided in Revised Code of Washington 77.95.180.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. City and county governments are eligible for funding. City- and county-sponsored restoration projects included on the 2023-2025 FBRB-approved ranked project list may apply for PROTECT funding.