Shellfish SIL Funding Opportunities
The Shellfish Strategic Initiative Lead's (SIL) 2025 RFP closed on August 1, 2025. Proposals are under review. This RFP is looking to support work that addresses fecal pollution impacts to shellfish growing area classification protection and restoration in Puget Sound by investing in priority actions from Local Integrating Organization (LIO) Onsite Sewage System (OSS) Action Plans. Expected available funding is $500,000 of EPA Puget Sound Geographic Funds.
Shellfish SIL Application Resources
- LIO OSS Action Plan Database
- Statement of Work Template
- Budget Template
- Combined Administrative and Programmatic Terms and Conditions
- 2025 Threatened Shellfish Growing Areas List and Map
- Puget Sound Septic System Management Programs (DOH)
- Shellfish Beds Implementation Strategy
- EPA Funding Guidance to the SILs
Contact Us
For questions related to the RFP or to provide comments, please contact the Shellfish SIL Request for Proposal Coordinator:
- Audrey Coyne – Shellfish Implementation Strategy Lead - Audrey.Coyne (at) doh.wa.gov
Schedule of 2025 RFP Activities
Request for Proposals Opens | June 3, 2025 |
Request for Proposals Closes | August 1, 2025 |
Proposal Evaluation | August 2025 |
Notification to Successful Applicants | September 15, 2025 |
Contract Development | September – December 2025 |
Period of Performance | 1 – 2 years |
Contract End Date | No later than November 2027 |