LOWER COLUMBIA FISH RECOVERY BOARD
Cowlitz Restoration & Recovery Grant Program
A new habitat program to support Upper Cowlitz basin salmon and steelhead recovery
The 2024 CRR Grant Program is now open!
Applications are due April 8, 2024
The Cowlitz Restoration & Recovery (CRR) Program supports habitat projects in lieu of upstream volitional fish passage through the Cowlitz Hydroelectric Project.
This program is supported by a $17 million dollar program established by Tacoma Power Utilities to implement projects that protect and promote the recovery of ESA-listed Upper Cowlitz and Cispus River salmon and steelhead.
Schedule pre-proposal meetings by contacting Steve West.
Program Area
The Cowlitz Restoration & Recovery Program supports habitat projects in the Upper Cowlitz basin upstream of the Barrier Dam, and in the Lower Cowlitz mainstem river between its confluence with the Toutle River and the Barrier Dam.
2024 Grant Round Materials
Key 2024 Grant Round Events
Pre-Proposal Meetings - Feb. 5 - March 22
Applications Due - April 8 at 12 PM
Proposal Presentations - Tentative for May 6
Lead Entity Feedback Published - May 7
Final Applications Due - June 24 at 12 PM
Project Ranking Meeting - July 31
LCFRB Meeting - August 9 at 1 PM
Application links and supporting evaluation materials will be posted after the preliminary application deadline.
Questions? Contact Steve West: swest@lcfrb.gen.wa.us | (360) 608-2450