Author: Jay Kravitz

Program Name: Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Resource Type: State State: Washington, Pacific Coast Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: In 1984, the Washington State Legislature created ALEA to ensure that money generated from aquatic lands was used to protect and enhance those lands. Aquatic lands are all tidelands, shore lands,...

Program Name: The Coastal Revolving Loan Fund/Technical Assistance Loan Fund Resource Type: State State: Washington, Pacific Coast Agency: Program Source: Loan Description: Allows for supplemental financing for expansion and start-up projects and low interest loans for purchase of technical assistance or community development strategies which will create jobs in...

Program Name: Pacific Seafood Processors Association (PSPA) Resource Type: Business Collaboration State: Washington, Alaska, Pacific Coast Agency: Program Source: Description: Was founded in 1914 to foster a better public understanding of the importance of the seafood industry. Members include nine large seafood processing companies with plants in Alaska...

Program Name: Northwest Fisheries Association (NWFA) Resource Type: Business Collaboration State: Washington, Alaska, Pacific Coast Agency: Program Source: Description: To provide NWFA members an environment in which to network business opportunities, and to supply them with current information on state and federal policy, fish standards and quality control,...

Program Name: Boating Facilities Program Resource Type: State State: Washington, Pacific Coast Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: The Boating Facilities Program and the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board, were created in 1964 when the state's citizens voted for Initiative 215, agreeing to tax themselves to provide money to improve...

Program Name: Craft3 Resource Type: Economic Development Entity State: Washington, Pacific Coast Agency: Program Source: Loan Description: Craft3 lends to great people, doing great things, throughout Oregon and Washington. We specialize in helping borrowers who cannot get needed financing from traditional sources. We also provide competitive loan products to...

Program Name: California Fisheries Fund Resource Type: Economic Development Entity State: Washington, Pacific Coast Agency: Program Source: Loan Description: The California Fisheries Fund (CFF) is a nonprofit revolving loan fund that invests in the fishing industry on the West Coast. Our mission is to help our borrowers (fishermen, fishing...

Program Name: Land Preservation Tax Credit Resource Type: State State: Virginia, Mid-Atlantic Agency: Program Source: Tax Incentive Description: Virginia allows an income tax credit for 40 percent of the value of donated land or conservation easements. For tax years 2002 through 2008, taxpayers may use up to $100,000 per...

Program Name: Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Resource Type: State State: Virginia, Mid-Atlantic Agency: Program Source: Dedicated Revenue Description: To be eligible for receiving a grant, applicants should submit proposals emphasizing environmental education or restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay. Projects focusing on environmental education should increase public awareness...