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State Parks OKs $25 million slate of RCO grant requests for 2027–29 biennium

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners approved a staff‑proposed list of 35 proposed projects to submit to the Recreation and Conservation Office, requesting roughly $25 million across acquisition and development categories. At least half of the requested funding is for acquisitions as required by statute; staff will prepare grant applications and return in July to rank state‑parks category projects.

Washington State Parks on Jan. 29 approved a proposed package of 35 grant projects to submit to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for the 2027–29 biennium. Planning staff presented a list that requests about $25 million across categories including state parks (WWRP), trails, boating facilities, restoration and NOVA (off‑road vehicle) grants. Statute requires at least half of the state parks category funding be allocated to acquisitions; staff organized…

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