Public Participation Grants

Public Participation Grants (PPG) provide funding to individuals and not-for-profit public interest organizations to increase public understanding and involvement in cleaning up contaminated sites and improving recycling and waste management. PPG can fund up to $120,000 for a two-year project. Matching funds are not required.

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Funding cycle

Amount of funding available: $3.5 million. This is a draft 2021-23 allocation for the PPG Program based on Governor Inslee’s proposed 2021-23 Budget for planning purposes. The final allocation will be based on the enacted budget.
Funding allocated:
Grant award limit: Up to $120,000 for a two-year project.
Amount of matching funds required: No matching funds are required.

Applications are not being accepted at this time.

The application period closed at 5 p.m. April 29, 2021. To stay informed, consider joining the program email list.

Funding is available for the following entities:

Individuals affected by the release of a hazardous substance.
Not-for-profit public interest organizations.

Contaminated site projects that encourage public involvement in investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites.
Waste management projects that encourage public involvement to eliminate or reduce waste.

More information about this funding program

2021-2023 application instructions

2021-2023 funding program guidelines (effective July 1, 2021)

2021-2023 focus sheet (English)

2021-2023 focus sheet (Español)

2019 – 2021 funding program guidelines (effective July 1, 2019)

Funding Source: The Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) requires that at least one percent of revenues collected from the Hazardous Substance Tax go to fund Ecology’s PPG program.

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Contact information

Faith Wimberley
PPG Grant Coordinator
faith.wimberley@ecy.wa.gov
425-275-7285

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