Grant-Funded &
Agency Required Signage

Don’t Let a Missing Sign Hold Up a Million-Dollar Grant Closeout.

In Western Washington, many public works, parks, and infrastructure projects are funded by state and federal grants. These grants almost always come with a "strings attached" requirement: You must permanently post a sign acknowledging the funding source.

We hold the vector files and templates for all major Washington State and Federal funding agencies. Tell us which grant you are working under, and we will fabricate the compliant plaque or sign.

Common for: 

Parks, Trails, Boat Launches, and Hatcheries.

Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

If your park or playground used federal money, you likely need the iconic "LWCF" symbol.

• The Requirement: The National Park Service (NPS) requires a permanent sign acknowledging LWCF assistance.

• The Look: Typically features the LWCF logo (often the Red, White, & Blue triangle or the newer NPS layout).

• Placement: Must be at the main entrance of the recreational site.

Sport Fish & Wildlife Restoration

• The Requirement: Required for projects funded by excise taxes on fishing/hunting gear (Dingell-Johnson or Pittman-Robertson Acts).

• The Look: Must feature the specific US Fish & Wildlife Service "logo lockups" (often called the "Double logo" with the fish and bird).

• Common Sites: Boat ramps, shooting ranges, hatcheries, and wildlife management areas.

USDA Rural Development

• The Requirement: Construction projects funded by USDA Rural Development (schools, libraries, fire stations in rural counties) require temporary construction signage and permanent "Equal Opportunity" postings.

• The "Justice for All" Poster: We stock the mandatory "And Justice for All" posters required for site offices.

Common for: 

Local Parks, Habitat Restoration, and Public Works.

RCO (Recreation and Conservation Office)

The WA RCO manages heavily used grant programs like WWRP (Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program) and ALEA (Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account).

• The Trap: RCO has strict branding guidelines. You cannot just "type out" the name; you must use their official "Supported by" logo block.

• We Provide: Durable aluminum or high-pressure laminate (HPL) signs that withstand the wet PNW weather without delaminating.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

For trail maintenance and new construction in National Forests or State Parks.

• Requirements: Signage must acknowledge the Federal Highway Administration and the state administering agency.

Department of Ecology (SRF - State Revolving Fund)

• Common for: Wastewater treatment plants, stormwater facilities, and sewer upgrades.

• The Sign: "Clean Water State Revolving Fund" project signs.

• Requirements: These often require the EPA logo alongside the WA Department of Ecology logo and specific text regarding the "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law" if applicable.