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Grant Information

Total Funding Available
$100M - $200M (varies based on the state budget)
Minimum Request
Varies depending on funding source and project type
Maximum Request
Varies depending on funding source and project type
Average Grant Award
N/A
Match Requirement
Varies (up to 25%)
RFP Release
August (annual)
Pre-application Due
N/A
Final Application Due
September (annual)
Grant Application
Recent Recipients
Grays Harbor Sunset

Water Quality Combined Funding Program

The Washington State Department of Ecology’s (Ecology) Water Quality Program awards grants and loans on a competitive basis for high-priority water quality projects throughout Washington State. Ecology administers seven funding programs that make up the Water Quality Combined Funding Program (WQC) through an integrated annual funding cycle. Eligible applicants can prepare and submit applications for many types of water quality projects using a single application. Ecology reviews and ranks the projects and then assigns funding based on project rank and available funding.

Eligible project categories for grant and/or loan funding include:

  • Wastewater facility
  • Onsite sewage system
  • Stormwater facility
  • Stormwater activity
  • Nonpoint source activity

Who Can Apply?
Cities, Conservation Districts, Counties, Native American Tribes, Nonprofit Organizations, Water/Irrigation Districts
Project Types
Planning, Construction, Restoration, Education & Outreach
Restoration Types
Water Quality
Geography/Land Ownership
Washington State