Freshwater Algae Control Grants (WA)

Freshwater Algae Control Grants (WA)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: State of Washington Department of Ecology
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: September 28, 2025

Summary

The Freshwater Algae Control Grants (WA) support initiatives to manage toxic algae blooms that threaten public health and ecosystems. The program offers funding ranging from $100,000 to $200,000, with a maximum award of $50,000 per project. Eligible applicants include state agencies, counties, cities, and tribes. Priority is given to lakes affected by harmful algae in the last three years, emphasizing the program's commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges.

Overview

About Toxic algae blooms can make people, pets, and livestock sick. We offer a funding program to address problem blooms. The Freshwater Algae Program (FAP) has an annual funding cycle for projects to manage toxic algae blooms (cyanobacteria). Eligible activities include, but may not be limited to the following: Education and outreach Freshwater algae control and management Freshwater algae management plans Freshwater algae monitoring programs Freshwater algae pilot projects Freshwater algae research Freshwater algae sampling equipment Nutrient reduction activities Funding Amount of funding available: Ranges from $100,000 to $200,000Grant award limit: The maximum grant amount for freshwater algae program grants is $50,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible public bodies:State agenciesCounties & citiesSpecial purpose districtsTribes