Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) Volunteer Cooperative Grant Program

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ALEA: Application for Project Funding for 2009-20011 MS Word Format

2009-2011 Application Manual Adobe PDF Format

2009-2011 ALEA Policies and Procedures Manual Adobe PDF Format

2009 Quarterly Report Form MS Word Format

Final Report Form MS Word Format

Volunteer Forms Adobe PDF Format

ALEA Fiscal Year 2007 Overview of Projects Completed Adobe PDF Format

The application period will be open from December 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009.

The ALEA Volunteer Cooperative Grant Program provides monetary support for qualifying volunteer organizations and individuals who want to undertake projects that are beneficial to the fish and wildlife of Washington State. The outcome of these projects must be available to the public as authorized by Chapter 77.100 RCW. No funds may be used for direct wages, benefits or stipends. Other restrictions on the use of funds can be found in the 2009-2011 ALEA Policies and Procedures Manual. Grant funds are available on a cost reimbursement basis only.

• Participants must register as volunteers and will submit volunteer registration forms and timesheets. Volunteers who work with minors (persons under the age of 18 years) may be required to complete a Criminal Background Investigation Authorization Form.
• Inventoriable equipment purchased with grant funds will be returned to the department at the conclusion of the project.
• All grantees must follow the State of Washington’s purchasing rules.

Applications process

Application materials can be downloaded from this page (at right) or you can request hard copies by calling (360) 902-2700.

These are the materials you will need to complete your application:

• 2009-2011 Application [MS Word Format]
  This application should be completed in Microsoft Word. If you intend to hand-write your application contact the ALEA Program for a different version.
  
  
• 2009-2011 Application Manual [Adobe PDF Format]
  It is highly recommended that you review the 2009-2011 ALEA Policies and Procedures Manual so you understand the purchasing rules and the cost reimbursement process.

At a minimum, your application packet submission must include:

• Your completed application
• A one-page map showing the project location

You may be required to submit additional materials depending on the details your project. You also may be contacted for further information. All submitted materials must be suitable for photocopying.

Information you provide in this application will be held in confidence until grants are awarded, at which time it will become public information. Grantees must enter into a contract with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife that details the grantee’s obligations and responsibilities.

Cooperative Project Types

ALEA funds five major types of projects, however others may be considered .

• HABITAT PROJECTS include activities to restore and/or preserve fish, game and non-game wildlife habitat. Such projects may occur on private property if public benefit is expected to result from the effort.
• RESEARCH PROJECTS have the goal of increasing our knowledge of fish and wildlife species,. The results of these projects must be made available to the public.
• EDUCATION PROJECTS have the goal of communicating information and providing hands-on experiences that will enhance public understanding of fish and wildlife and their habitat.
• FACILITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS provide new or enhance existing access to fish and wildlife recreation areas or develop additional fish rearing capacity for species made available for recreational and commercial opportunity by the public, including tribes.
• ARTIFICIAL PRODUCTION PROJECTS have the goal of rearing and releasing fish or wildlife for the use and enjoyment of the public.

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

ALEA Project Highlight

Project: Washoughal River Nutrient Enhancement Sponsor: Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group This project benefited fish, wildlife and the local riparian plant community by increasing the level of nutrients available in the watershed through salmon carcass placement. These carcasses provide a valuable food source for juvenile salmon as well as other wildlife. Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group successfully mobilized volunteers from high schools, conservation groups and public agencies who logged in over 5,300 volunteer hours during the grant period. A $25,000 ALEA grant enabled the group to purchase freezers for salmon carcass storage, pay electricity costs for running the freezers, rent chippers and reimburse volunteers for travel mileage.