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Find similar grantsIndependent Remedial Action Grants is sponsored by Washington State Department of Ecology. Provides post-cleanup grants to local governments that independently clean up contamination under the Voluntary Cleanup Program.
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Independent remedial action grants - Washington State Department of Ecology > Payments, contracts & grants > Independent remedial action grants Independent remedial action grants We offer post-cleanup grants to local governments that independently clean up contamination under the Voluntary Cleanup Program .
The purpose of Independent Remedial Action Grants (IRAGs) is to encourage and expedite cleanups, and decrease the associated costs of cleanup for ratepayers and taxpayers. Please note the IRAG Focus Sheet has been made available for overview of the program.
Apply for or manage a grant or loan Get guidance for managing a grant or loan Amount of funding available: $700,000 Grant award limit: $300,000 or $450,000 for economically-disadvantaged local governments Amount of matching funds required: 50% of total eligible costs ($300,000) for standard IRAGs or 25% of total eligible costs ($150,000) for economically-disadvantaged local governments. Applications are currently being accepted.
Applications are open from December 1, 2025, through June 16, 2026 (temporarily close) and then will reopen August 10, 2026, through June 15, 2027. Funding is available for the following entities: Local governments that have: Completed an independent cleanup through the Voluntary Cleanup Program. Received a determination of no further action from Ecology.
IRAG applicants who apply to the Voluntary Cleanup Program must complete a cultural resources consultation during cleanup to be eligible.
Feasibility studies and remedy selection Engineering design and remedy construction Operation and maintenance, or monitoring of constructed remedy for up to one year Development of independent remedial action plans and reports More information about this funding program Independent Remedial Action Grants: Focus on eligibility and application Remedial Action Grant and Loan Program: Independent Remedial Action Grants: Guidelines for the 2025-27 Biennium EAGL Instructions for 2025-27 Remedial Action Grant and Loan Applications: Toxics Cleanup Program’s guidance for using Ecology’s Administration of Grants & Loans System (EAGL) to apply for Independent Remedial Action Grants Economically Disadvantaged Cities, Towns, and Counties in Washington State (2025–2027 Biennium) 2023–25 Funding Program Guidelines: Independent Remedial Action Grants Funded Independent Remedial Action Grants See lists of Independent Remedial Action Grants funded in the current and previous biennium.
Cleaning up contamination For questions about Independent Remedial Action Grants, SAW, or EAGL, contact: Competitive Grant Program Supervisor
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments in Washington State that have completed an independent cleanup through the Voluntary Cleanup Program. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $300,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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