Since time immemorial, people have settled along the saltwater shores of what is today Washington State, supported by the rich maritime resources for food, shelter, inspiration, trade, and transportation. Today, Washington’s shores continue to serve as home to many vibrant maritime cultures.
To support those who celebrate, maintain, and share our state’s water-based stories and resources, the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is pleased to offer the Maritime Washington Grant Program.
For the 2026 grants round, we’re focusing support on projects and programs that interpret our state’s maritime heritage. The goal of this year’s grant round is to fund work that shares stories from, increases visibility of, and encourages public engagement with Washington’s maritime heritage—past, present, and future. If your organization has a project that helps connect the public with our water-based places and stories through interpretation, we encourage you to learn more and apply by clicking the link below!
For recipients awarded grants in June 2024 or later, this Grantee Portal contains all the forms, documents, and links you’ll need throughout the grant process.
Learn about previous recipients of Maritime Washington grants and their work.
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Learn about applying for a 2026 grant to fund a maritime-related interpretive project. Applications will be open from March 4 through April 24 at 5:00 pm.