Funding availability for Puget Sound Action Agenda - Strategic Implementation Leads

Applications due May 11, 2026

EPA's Puget Sound Recovery National Program is accepting applications for “Strategic Implementation Leads” for each of the following focus areas: (1) Habitat/Marine, (2) Shellfish, and (3) Stormwater. An informational webinar for applicants will be held on March 24. See below for more information and how to apply.

About this funding opportunity

The goal of this funding opportunity is to support a funding model that allows the EPA Puget Sound Recovery National Program to provide a predictable, transparent, collaborative local/regional funding system with a strategic focus of investments.

We anticipate awarding one cooperative agreement for each of the three Strategic Implementation Lead areas of focus for a total up to $120 million divided among the three awards:

Habitat/Marine
Shellfish
Stormwater

Funding for each award is expected to be provided incrementally over a five-year period.

The successful applicant will manage the EPA cooperative agreement, award and manage sub-awards to support the implementation of the Action Agenda, serve as Implementation Strategy Leads, and participate in Puget Sound Partnership and National Estuary Program Management Conference processes and work groups.

Important dates

March 24, 2026 - application preparation assistance webinar (11am Pacific).
May 11, 2026 - application submission deadline (11:59pm Eastern/8:59pm Pacific).
May 2026 - anticipated notification of selection.
June 2026 - anticipated award notification.

How to apply

Application packages must be submitted electronically to EPA through Grants.gov no later than Monday, May 11, 2026, at 11:59pm Eastern (8:59pm Pacific) in order to be considered for funding.

Visit Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R10-PS-2025-01 to read the full Notice of Funding Opportunity and learn how to apply.

Applicant webinar

EPA will host an informational webinar for applicants to learn more about the funding opportunity and the grant application process.

Pre-registration is not required.

Tuesday, March 24, 11am-12:30pm (Pacific)
Join online (Microsoft Teams): Meeting ID: 249 735 446 138 07; passcode: 9rv9ss3E
Or join by phone-only: 202-991-0477; phone conference ID: 217 950 969#

For more information about the webinar, contact Haley Lewis (lewis.haley@epa.gov).

Contacts

For technical questions, please contact Haley Lewis (lewis.haley@epa.gov), 206-553-2987.

For eligibility questions, please contact Greg Eide (eide.greg@epa.gov), 360-753-9475.

For more information about how EPA distributes money from Congress to help protect and restore Puget Sound, visit Funding and Grants for Puget Sound.