Water quality combined funding program

Our Water Quality Combined Funding Program is an integrated funding program for projects that improve and protect water quality throughout the state. The program combines grants and loans from state and federal funding sources. We also provide technical assistance to program applicants to help them navigate this process.

We have one combined funding cycle, one application, one competitive rating process, and one list of funding offers. Applicants submit just one application for all of the funding sources under the Water Quality Combined Funding Program.

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Funding cycle

Amount of funding available: Varies based on the state budget — ranges from $100 million to $200 million annually.
Grant award limit: Varies depending on funding source and project type. See the current funding year guidelines below for more information.
Amount of matching funds required: Depends on the funding source you receive, can be up to 25 percent match required.
Funding dates: We accept applications from mid-August through mid-October each year.

Applicants submit one application and depending on eligibility and priority, we award the best available funding from several different grants and loans (which could include a combination of grants and loans). Our funding comes from a mix of state and federal funds dedicated for water quality improvement and protection.

Current funding cycle timeline — Fiscal Year 2024

Cycle phase	Timeline
Submit application	Aug. to Oct. 2022
Evaluate, rate, and rank applications	Oct. to Dec. 2022
Publish proposed project list (Draft Funding List)	Jan. 2023
Publish offered project list (Final Funding List)	July 2023
Develop funding agreement	July 2023 through Jan. 2024
Manage agreement/project	Work starts no later than April 2024 Activities: Up to 3 years Facilities: Up to 5 years
Close out	Last three months of agreement

We provide funding resources for applicants and recipients — which includes workshops and helpful information.

Counties, cities, and towns
Tribal governments (federally recognized)
Special purpose districts
Conservation districts
Nonprofit organizations (only those qualify for section 319 grants)

Additional information about this funding program:

Program guidelines

Contact information

Eliza Keeley-Arnold
Water Quality Combined Funding Planner
eliza.keeley-arnold@ecy.wa.gov
360-628-1976

Shelly McMurry
State Revolving Fund Coordinator
shelly.mcmurry@ecy.wa.gov
564-999-1649

Patricia Brommer
Policy and Administration Unit Supervisor
patricia.brommer@ecy.wa.gov
360-878-4914

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