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CRR Grants for Hatchery-Associated Production Projects

Cowlitz River Below Mayfield DamAbout Hatchery-Associated Production (HAP) Grants

HAP projects involve the artificial production or rearing of salmonids.

Cowlitz Restoration and Recovery (CRR) Program funding is available for on-the-ground HAP projects and activities that lead to future projects supporting the reintroduction and recovery of Endangered Species Act-listed Cowlitz salmon and steelhead populations originating upstream of Barrier Dam.

Eligible projects may be located in:

  • The Cowlitz River basin upstream of Mayfield Dam.
  • The Cowlitz River mainstem and tributary mouths between Mayfield Dam and the mouth of the Toutle River.

Interested applicants are encouraged to request workshops or consultation with CRR Program staff and technical advisors throughout the year.

Interested in applying?
The 2026 grant round is closed, but year-round engagement is encouraged to develop project ideas and prepare for future grant rounds.

View application manual

Grant Materials

Project Info Form
Application Form
HAP Program Presentation
CRR Program Information
Landowner Form
Budget Tool

Application Checklist

  • Completed Application
  • Responses to Draft Review Feedback (due at final application)
  • Landowner Information (due at final application)
  • Signature Page (due at final application)
  • Non-Profit Organization Documentation (if applicable, due at final application)
  • Budget Spreadsheet
  • Maps
  • Drawings
  • Photos and other Graphics (optional)

For scoring and evaluation information, view page 8 of the application manual. 

Contact

Melora Shelton