Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Beach Restoration Small Grants

The Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) offers Beach Restoration Small Grants to support projects that enhance and conserve near-shore environments in Puget Sound. This initiative, managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, aims to maintain resilient estuaries and shorelines in the face of climate change. Grants are provided to create demonstration sites for local landowners, promoting effective restoration practices and fostering community engagement.

This program provides grants and technical assistance for projects that restore and conserve near-shore areas in Puget Sound. The goal is to ensure Washington's estuaries, bays, and shorelines are intact, functioning, and resilient to climate change.
This grant program is managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife with RCO administering the grants.
Grant Application Schedule – The Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program administers four distinct grant programs:
Beach Restoration Small GrantsRestoration and ProtectionRegional Pre-Design (e.g. Learning)Shore Friendly
ESRP Beach Restoration Small Grants Program
Beach Restoration Small Grants are intended to fund projects that will serve as demonstration sites for neighboring property owners and other shoreline waterfront landowners.