About the Guidelines: The guidelines were written for citizen groups and not-for-profit public interest organizations. It applies to projects that will start in 1999.

These guidelines will help groups plan and refine their projects. Officially, these guidelines define the Public Participation Grants program called for in the Model Toxics Control Act (RCW 70.105D.070(5)). They also explain the criteria ecology uses to evaluate and award Public Participation Grants, and cover how to complete the application.

Goals of 1999 PPPG Program: Ecology wants to improve the quality of the public's participation influence in decisions on how contaminated sites should be cleaned up and restored. Ecology also wants to increase the environmental benefits of education projects, in particular, projects that get people to generate less waste (source reduction) and projects that show people ways to prevent pollution.

How to Obtain the PPG Guidelines: To receive a copy of the guidelines call 1-800-RECYCLE. You will need to provide your name, address and group affiliation, if you have/there is one. After reading the guidelines, you may have questions about your project, so call 1-800-RECYCLE and a grants staff person will respond to your request.

Grant Application Period: All grant applications must be received by close of business on Monday, August 31, 1998. This means your application must be received in the Solid Waste and Financial Assistance Office in the Department of Ecology headquarters building by 5:00 p.m. The headquarters building is located at 300 Desmond Drive in Lacey. Postmarks or faxes do not qualify. Call (360) 407-6095 for directions to the building.  

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