Grants & Incentives

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Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA)
Volunteer Cooperative Grant Program

Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients! 

A list of projects to be funded in the in the upcoming biennium is found here: 2013-2015 ALEA Projects

Over the years, WDFW’s ALEA Grant Program has supported hundreds of individuals and organizations who have undertaken a variety of projects that engage volunteers and benefit Washington’s fish and wildlife resources.

ALEA grants are in high demand; therefore, we follow a competitive process to select recipients.  If interested, read below for more information about the program and how to apply.

Project Types

The ALEA Grant Program funds five major types of projects; however, others may be considered.

• Habitat projects include activities that restore and/or preserve fish and wildlife habitat.
• Research projects increase our knowledge of fish and wildlife species.
• Education projects communicate information or provide hands on experiences that will enhance public understanding of fish and wildlife and their habitat.
• Facility Development projects provide or enhance access to fish and wildlife related recreational opportunities.
• Artificial Production projects rear and release fish or wildlife for public recreation or to restore populations. All artificial production projects must be pre-approved by WDFW to be eligible to apply for an ALEA grant. 

Key Grant Program Policies

• Eligible applicants include individual citizens, non-profit organizations, schools (including universities), political subdivisions such as conservation districts and tribes. For-profit businesses, State, and federal agencies may not apply.
• Grant funds are available on a cost reimbursement basis.
• No funds may be used for direct wages, benefits or stipends.
• Grantees must register their volunteers and report volunteer hours.
• Inventoriable equipment purchased with grant funds must be returned to the Department at the conclusion of the project.
• Grantees must follow State of Washington purchasing rules.
• The outcome of these projects must be available to the public as authorized by Chapter 77.100 RCW.
• Other program policies and procedures can be found in the 2013-2015 ALEA Policies and Procedures Manual.

How to Apply

The application period is now closed.  It will reopen on December 1, 2013.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact WDFW at
(360) 902-2700 or alea.alea@dfw.wa.gov.

ALEA Project Highlight

Project: Fence Modifications to Prevent Sage Grouse and Sharp-Tailed Grouse Mortalities Sponsor: Wenatchee Sportsmen’s Association Summary: The Wenatchee Sportsmen’s Association received an $11,591 ALEA grant to conduct a project aimed at reducing sage grouse and sharp-tailed grouse mortalities.  These grouse species fly close to the ground at high speeds, which often result in them colliding with unmarked barbed-wire fences causing injuries and fatalities. To increase the visibility of these fences, volunteers applied over 70,000 vinyl markers to 27 miles of barbed-wire fencing in the Sagebrush Flats and Wells Wildlife Areas in Douglass County.  Making these fences more visible will benefit not only these state-threatened grouse species, but will also make traveling through these areas safer for other wildlife species and the public.