Spokane River Toxics Reduction Grant
This grant program will provide funding for projects that reduce and eliminate toxics in the Spokane River Basin. Toxic chemicals enter the river system from sources such as agriculture, industrial operations, and transportation. Funded projects will address toxic chemicals and protect the health of the river through technical assistance, planning, implementing Best Management Practices, monitoring and research, and education and outreach. New and ongoing projects are eligible.
The 2025-2027 Washington Model Toxics Control Act operating budget provided Ecology with $1.5 million to address toxics and emerging contaminants in the Spokane River Basin, a subbasin of the Columbia River Basin. $1 million of this funding is supporting creation of this grant program focused on reducing toxic chemicals in the Spokane River Basin.
Funding cycle
- Amount of funding available: $1 million per biennium
- Grant award limit: Varies depending on project type. See funding guidelines for more information.
- Amount of matching funds required: None
Applications are currently being accepted.
Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2026
Funding is available for the following entities:
- Conservation districts
- Counties, cities, towns
- Federally recognized Tribes
- Institutions of higher education (if the project is not included in the institution's statutory responsibilities)
- Irrigation districts
- Local health jurisdictions
- Non-profit organizations
Projects that address priority toxic chemicals (see funding guidelines). Spokane River Toxics Reduction funding must be awarded to projects within the Spokane River Basin in Washington, including its tributaries.
Priority will be given to projects implementing actions identified in a federal, state, or local plan directed towards reducing toxics.
Actions include but are not limited to:
- Source identification and control
- Education and outreach
- Technical assistance
- Planning
- Best Management Practice (BMP) Implementation
- Effectiveness monitoring
More information about this funding program
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Contact information
Annie Simpson
Eastern Washington Watershed Planner
annie.simpson@ecy.wa.gov
509-413-7096