Tribal Carbon Offset Assistance Program grants Grant

The Tribal Carbon Offset Assistance Program grants are designed to support the development of carbon offset projects on federally recognized Tribal lands in Washington. With a proposed $5 million for the 2025-27 biennium, these grants aim to facilitate the assessment and implementation of projects that address climate change while fostering Tribal sovereignty. Eligible proposals can include feasibility studies, cost assessments, and protocol development, ensuring effective utilization of resources in sustainable environmental practices.

Note: Funding is valid for the 2025 - 2027 biennium (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027).
The Tribal Carbon Offset Assistance Grant program supports Tribal development of carbon offset projects on federally recognized Tribal lands in Washington.
Through the Climate Commitment Act, a total of $5 million was available for this competitive grant program in the 2021-23 and 2023-25 biennia. $5 million has been proposed for the 2025-27 biennium, pending legislative approval.
Funding cycle
Amount of funding available: $5 millionGrant award limit: NoneAmount of matching funds required: None
Proposals must be related to designing, developing, and implementing carbon projects that would occur on federally recognized Tribal lands in Washington. Applications must include one or more of the following elements:
Assessing an offset project’s technical feasibility.Assessing an offset project’s investment requirements, or development and operational costs.Assessing an offset project’s expected returns.Assessing an offset project’s administrative and legal hurdles.Assessing an offset project’s risks and pitfalls.Reducing costs associated with getting financing to develop new carbon projects.Developing or revising carbon offset protocols to improve applicability to Tribal lands in Washington.Holding intra- or intertribal meetings to evaluate offset project feasibility.