Guidelines to Grantseekers

The following types of projects and initiatives have received grants in the past:

• Habitat enhancement and restoration

• Youth fishing programs

• Water quality monitoring

• Stream and habitat conservation and protection

• Women’s fishing programs

• Land acquisition to support conservation or public access

• Cancer recovery fishing program

• Monofilament line collection

• Education on angling and conservation

• Informational signage

• Equipment for juvenile salmon salvage

Before applying for a grant, review the information below to see if you qualify.

• Requesting organizations are typically tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

• CSF does not award grants to organizations outside of the United States.

• In most cases, grants are awarded for projects or initiatives located in Washington or Oregon that are consistent with CSF’s mission.

• Requested funding must be at least $100.

• CSF funds should be used for one-time project and program costs. CSF generally does not fund ongoing operations and salaries.

The CSF grant process is outlined below. If you have questions or would like clarification on the process or criteria, please reach out to CSF directly at  conservation@csfly.net and secretary@csfly.net. 

Grant Application

Complete the Grant Application.

Once you have completed the application, email a PDF to conservation@csfly.net and secretary@csfly.net. Applications may only be submitted by an authorized official of the organization.

CSF Review and Response

Within 60 days, a CSF representative will contact you regarding the disposition of your Grant Application or to request clarification or additional information.

Status Report(s)

If awarded a grant, you must submit a status report (PDF) every six months (for projects longer than six months) and at the completion of the project to:  conservation@csfly.net  and secretary@csfly.net.

Include the following information in the status report:

·      Date of report

·      Work completed

·      Work remaining

·      Amount of CSF grant funds used; how CSF grant funds were used

·      Projected completion date

·      Changes to the project/initiative scope as described in the grant application

·      Degree of success in accomplishing project goals

·      Name, email address, and phone number of organization’s point of contact for the project/initiative.