Recreation and Conservation Office outlines grant programs, demand and accessibility efforts

Jan 29, 2026

The state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) presented an overview of 29 grant programs (about 59 subgrant opportunities) including the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, Youth Athletic Facilities, Community Forest, Aquatic Lands, and federal programs; RCO emphasized high demand for local parks and youth athletics, ADA compliance requirements, and technical assistance to improve regional access.

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Megan Duffy, director of the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), and Brock Miller, RCO policy and legislative director, briefed the committee on the agency's competitive grant programs, project tracking system (PRISM) and outreach efforts to increase equitable access to funding.

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