Independent remedial action grants
We offer post-cleanup grants to local governments that independently clean up contamination under the Voluntary Cleanup Program. The purpose of Independent Remedial Action Grants (IRAGs) is to encourage and expedite cleanups, and decrease the associated costs of cleanup for ratepayers and taxpayers.
Funding cycle
- Amount of funding available: $700,000 for the 2023–2025 biennium
- Grant award limit: $300,000 or $450,000 for economically-disadvantaged local governments
- Amount of matching funds required: 50% of total eligible costs ($300,000) for standard IRAGs, or 25% of total eligible costs ($150,000) for economically-disadvantaged local governments. Matching funds as low as 10% ($60,000) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applications are not being accepted at this time.
We expect to open again in Fall 2025.
Funding is available for the following entities:
Local governments that have:
- Completed an independent cleanup through the Voluntary Cleanup Program.
- Received a determination of no further action from Ecology.
IRAG applicants who apply to the Voluntary Cleanup Program must complete a cultural resources consultation during cleanup to be eligible.
- Interim actions
- Remedial investigations
- Feasibility studies and remedy selection
- Engineering design and remedy construction
- Operation and maintenance, or monitoring of constructed remedy for up to one year
- Development of independent remedial action plans and reports
More information about this funding program
- 2023–25 Funding Program Guidelines: Independent Remedial Action Grants
- EAGL Instructions for 2023-25: Independent Remedial Action Grants
- Economically Disadvantaged Cities, Towns, and Counties in Washington State (2023–2025 Biennium)
- Past opportunities:
Cultural resource review
For ground-disturbing remedial actions to be eligible for grant funding, Ecology or another state or federal agency must consult with the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and affected Tribes before cleanup actions begin. Read more about our cultural resource review requirement.
Contact information
For questions about Independent Remedial Action Grants, SAW, or EAGL, contact:
Laurie Dahmen
Competitive Grant Program Supervisor
laurie.dahmen@ecy.wa.gov
360-628-7499