LOWER COLUMBIA FISH RECOVERY BOARD
Cowlitz Restoration & Recovery Grant Program
A new habitat program to support Upper Cowlitz basin salmon and steelhead recovery
The 2023 CRR Grant Program is now open!
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.
RSVP for the February 15 Grant Round Workshop and 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.
2023 Grant Round
Materials
Key 2023 Grant Round Events
Applicant Workshop - Feb. 15 at 2 PM
Pre-Proposal Meetings - Feb. 6 - March 24
Preliminary Applications Due - April 3 at 12 PM
Proposal Presentations - Tentative for April 27 - May 4
Lead Entity Feedback Published - May 10
Final Applications Due - June 26 at 12 PM
Project Ranking Meeting - July 19
LCFRB Meeting - July 28 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
