The Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead is excited to announce the initial funding list for Toxics In Fish projects on Research into Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and Implementing Chemical Action Plans (CAP).
$3.5 million has been awarded to projects to research and reduce the impact of toxic chemicals in waters around Puget Sound. These projects will support important research on pollutants and their effect on salmon and other fish, as well as efforts to reduce toxic products and test new treatment methods to prevent harmful chemicals from reaching our waters. Read the funding list here.
Chemical Action Plan Implementation Funding Opportunity – Reopened through August 15
In addition, $2 million remains available for projects under the CAP Implementation funding opportunity, which is accepting a second round of applications through August 15, 2023. The CAP Request for Proposals targets projects to reduce PFAS, PCBs, and PBDEs in Puget Sound waterways. Projects may involve environmental monitoring, replacing products with safer alternatives, treating contaminated stormwater, or other actions recommended in Chemical Action Plans. Projects that address tribal treaty rights or include an environmental justice component to support historically underserved communities or vulnerable populations are especially encouraged to apply. More information on this RFP is available on our blog.
Access the CAP Request for Proposals (RFP) and apply via the Stormwater SIL RFP webpage.
- Applications will be accepted between June 1 and August 15, 2023 (closing at 4:00pm).
- $2 million of FFY2022 and 2023 EPA Puget Sound Geographic funds to award.
- Proposals up to $1 million will be reviewed.
- Investment Priority is Toxics in Fish (priority C: Chemical Action Plan Implementation).
Eligible applicants include tribes, local governments, school districts, fire departments, Local Integrating Organizations, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and others.
Resources for applicants
If you have questions about project eligibility or the RFP application, please contact the RFP Coordinator Libby Gier. For technical questions (for example, whether a proposed project is within scope for this RFP), please contact Dustin Bilhimer. A recording of an informational pre-application webinar is available, along with the presentation slides. In addition, the Stormwater SIL team will hold two online office hours to answer applicant questions in July:
- Tuesday, July 11, 10am-11am Link to join via Teams
- Thursday, July 13, 2pm-3pm Link to join via Teams
Please visit our Stormwater SIL RFP page and blog post for more details on this solicitation, and share widely with your networks.
Sincerely,
Stormwater Strategic Initiative
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