Public Participation Grants

Public Participation Grants (PPG) provide up to $60,000 per year to individuals and nonprofit organizations to increase public understanding and involvement in cleaning up contaminated sites and improve Washington's waste management practices.

These grants support the State Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan, which aims to eliminate most wastes and toxics and to safely manage what remains.

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Funding cycle

Amount of funding available: $4.87 million for 2023 – 2025
Grant award limit: Up to $60,000 per year, for up to two years
Amount of matching funds required: No matching funds are required.

Applications are not being accepted at this time.

Application period opens Jan. 7, 2025, at 8 a.m., and closes Feb. 4, 2025, at 5 p.m.

Application Training: January 7, 2025 at 10 a.m. Register here.

Funding is available for the following entities:

Individuals affected by the release of a hazardous substance
Nonprofit public interest organizations

PPG will fund two basic types of projects:

Projects that engage the public in the investigation and remediation of a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance.
Projects that support the state's Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Priorities.

More information about this funding program

Applicant Resources (2025-27 Biennium)

Application Training

January 7, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

In this training session, we will do a live demo of the application forms, walk through the Application Instructions document, and have a Q&A for technical assistance. Preregistration is required.

PPG Office Hours

Have questions about your Public Participation Grant application? Join us Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 AM–12 PM, on Zoom for application support and Q&A. Drop in anytime, no preregistration required.

PPG Office Hours (Fridays) - Meeting Link: https://waecy-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/81520063180

January 3, 2024
January 10, 2024
January 17, 2024
January 24, 2024
January 31, 2024

PPG Office Hours (Tuesdays) - Meeting Link: https://waecy-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/84857779355

January 14, 2024
January 21, 2024
January 28, 2024
Feburary 4, 2024

Recipient Resources (2023-25 Biennium)

2023-2025 funding program guidelines (effective July 1, 2023) (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
Payment Request and Progress Report training video
Payment Request and Progress Report checklist

Funding Program Resources

Contact information

Laura Busby
Grant Manager
laura.busby@ecy.wa.gov
360-280-5088

Wendy Kovach
Grant Manager
wendy.kovach@ecy.wa.gov
564-250-2909