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.
Funding cycle
- Amount of funding available: Anticipated $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 currently being accepted.
Application period opened Jan. 7, 2025, at 8 a.m., and will close Feb. 4, 2025, at 5 p.m.
The application period for the 2023 – 2025 biennium opened April 12, 2023, and closed May 11, 2023, at 5 p.m.
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)
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Application Announcement - Public Participation Grants - 2025-2027 (Spanish – ES), (Korean – KO), (Russian – RU), (Ukrainian – UK), (Vietnamese – VI),(Chinese – ZH)
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Public Participation Grant (PPG) Guidelines - 2025-27 (Spanish – ES)
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EAGL Application Instructions - Public Participation Grants (PPG) - 2025-2027 (Spanish – ES)
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
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January 3, 2024
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January 10, 2024
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January 17, 2024
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January 24, 2024
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January 31, 2024
PPG Office Hours (Tuesdays) - Meeting Link: https://waecy-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/84857779355
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January 14, 2024
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January 21, 2024
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January 28, 2024
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Feburary 4, 2024
Recipient Resources (2023-25 Biennium)
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2023-2025 funding program guidelines (effective July 1, 2023) (Español) (Tiếng Việt)
Funding Program Resources
Related links
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