WSDA grant funding a community-based, nonlethal approach to reducing livestock depredations by wolves in Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties. The current 2025-2027 round made $840,000 available (RFP released May 22, 2025; proposals due June 6, 2025; project period July 1, 2025-June 30, 2027). Per RCW 16.76.020, funds are distributed only to nonprofit community-based collaborative organizations, which deploy nonlethal deterrence resources benefiting area livestock producers. Biennial program tied to the state budget; awarded in prior biennia (2017, 2019, 2021).
Eligibility
Nonprofit community-based collaborative organizations with advisory boards that include relevant agencies (e.g., US Forest Service, WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife). Serves livestock producers in Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties; individual ranchers do not apply directly.
Details
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Total Program Funding
$840,000
Application Instructions
Download and submit the WSDA Request for Proposals (RFP) application during an open round. The 2025-2027 round closed June 6, 2025; the next biennial round is expected in the 2027-2029 budget cycle.
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