Publication Summary

These guidelines describe how to apply for water quality financial assistance from the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology). The funding programs included in these guidelines are the Centennial Clean Water Fund (Centennial), which may provide loans or grants, the Washington State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (SRF), a loan-only program, and the Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Fund (Section 319), a grant-only program. The guidelines also explain what will be required of an applicant if a loan or grant is awarded. The Table of Contents lists the topics covered in each section to make this document easy to use. Ecology does not intend these guidelines to be a comprehensive listing and explanation of all laws, statutes, and policies that may apply to Centennial, SRF, or Section 319 funding. Rather, they facilitate the application process and initial steps of administering a funded project. Applicants should request additional information and consultation whenever they feel they need it.

These guidelines describe how to apply for water quality financial assistance from the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology). The funding programs included in these guidelines are the Centennial Clean Water Fund (Centennial), which may provide loans or grants, the Washington State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (SRF), a loan-only program, and the Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Fund (Section 319), a grant-only program. The guidelines also explain what will be required of an applicant if a loan or grant is awarded. The Table of Contents lists the topics covered in each section to make this document easy to use. Ecology does not intend these guidelines to be a comprehensive listing and explanation of all laws, statutes, and policies that may apply to Centennial, SRF, or Section 319 funding. Rather, they facilitate the application process and initial steps of administering a funded project. Applicants should request additional information and consultation whenever they feel they need it.

The Appendices, bound separately as "Volume Two" of the Guidelines, contain additional information that will be useful to most applicants. Please review the list of appendices and use them as a resource.

The first two volumes of the guidelines draw on applicable federal and State laws, other regulations, and policies. "Volume Three" of the Guidelines containing some of the more important statutes and regulations related to these funding programs, is also provided. Other documents referenced in these guidelines may be obtained from the Ecology Publications Office. The State′s Internet Home Page at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/ includes links to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). The appendices to the guidelines include a list of State and federal laws and other regulatory documents that apply to different types of projects.