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.

See PPG awards for the 2023-2025 biennium.

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.

Information Session: Dec. 10, 2024 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

Recipient resources

Funding program resources