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Coordinated Prevention Grant (CPG) ProgramAnnouncements/What's New
About CPGHistorical FundingBenefits to Washington CitizensCoordinated Prevention Grant Program Guidelines"Yellow Book", Ecology's standard requirements for all grants and loansPayment request and report formsHow to contact usAnnouncements/What's New2009 Legislative SessionThis legislative session was challenging for CPG. The budget proposals contained more than $20M in new appropriations and $16.2M for reappropriation for CPG. The Final 09-11 Biennial Budget contained $10M in new appropriations and $16.2M for reappropriation (money needed to fund remaining 6 months of the 08-09 regular cycle and the remaining 18 months of the 09-10 offset cycle) out of the State Building Construction Account. Included in the $10M is the $4.27M Beyond Waste proviso appropriation for grants to local governments for local waste and pollution prevention projects consistent with the Beyond Waste plan. The next steps for CPG include collecting applications for the 09-10 regular grant cycle, due September 9, 2009. New Guidelines for 2010-2011The 2010-2011 Coordinated Prevention Grant Guidelines are now available! This is your resource for navigating Ecology’s Coordinated Prevention Grant Program. Information includes eligibility, grant application organization, guidance on developing tasks (projects), grant administration, examples, glossary and timelines. Electronic and hard copies are available. Applications for 2010-2012 Regular Cycle Due September 9th, 2009Application FormsSolid Waste Information ClearinghouseEcology has developed a website designed to help local governments share their experiences, information and resources about solid waste programs, and activities with colleagues around the state. CPG recipients can view grant information, submit quarterly progress reports and Final Performance Analysis (FPA) reports on-line. This system allows both the public and local governments to search and compare project information; it also facilitates information and resource sharing to help local governments learn from each other’s efforts and not have to ‘recreate the wheel’. There are two ways to access the Information Clearinghouse: as a member of the general public, or as a registered user.
Tutorials on the Information Clearinghouse main page explain how registered users may update contact information and submit progress reports. Once you log into the Information Clearinghouse through Secure Access Washington, look for “Tutorial” on the top dark blue navigation bar. Grant recipients may also contact their grant officer for assistance navigating the Information Clearinghouse. NEW REQUIREMENT: Spending PlanCPG is now funded by the State Building Construction Account; which generates funds for programs through the sale of state bonds. To manage this account, grant recipients must submit quarterly spending plans so the Office of Financial Management (OFM) knows how many bonds to sell to accommodate spending. This means that CPG recipients will need to submit quarterly spending plans for:
About The Coordinated Prevention Grant (CPG) ProgramThe Legislature established the Coordinated Prevention Grant (CPG) program in RCW 70.105D.070(3)(a), Model Toxics Control Act. Other related laws include Chapter 70.105D RCW and Chapter 173-312 WAC. The purpose of CPG is to:
To learn more about CPG, please click here to view the CPG Focus Sheet. The Department of Ecology (Ecology) awards two types of CPG grants to local governments.
The CPG program seeks to protect human health and the environment by reducing human exposure to toxins through waste reduction and proper disposal of waste. The grants also support resource conservation by funding recycling and reuse programs. CPG grants are awarded in two cycles each biennium:
Historical FundingFor the 2008-2009 regular grant cycle, the Legislature approved Ecology’s budget request for $25.5 million.
Two budget provisos included:
For the competitive 2009-2010 offset cycle, CPG recently awarded $5 million for local environmental tasks (projects) from green building and composting/chipping to waste reduction/recycling and product stewardship. Ecology received $10 million in requests for the available $5 million in grant funds. Sixty-five successful tasks were awarded in grant amounts ranging from $3,975 to $487,500. The tasks began January 1, 2009 and run until December 31, 2010. 2009-2010 offset cycle competitive funds were awarded in five categories, with the following totals:
Of the $5 million in grants awarded, $630,000 is going to economically hard-hit communities to implement programs that provide alternatives to burning yard waste. Burning of yard waste was banned in 2008 and many of these local communities do not have the resources to provide economical alternatives. Most of this grant funding comes from the “Beyond Waste” budget proviso--$4 million the Legislature appropriated specifically to fund programs that support the state’s solid waste plan. Benefits to Washington Citizens
The Coordinated Prevention Grant Biennial Reports summarize what local governments achieved with CPG funds and statewide outcomes.
Coordinated Prevention Grant Program GuidelinesThe Coordinated Prevention Grant Guidelines contain information about the grant criteria, eligibility, application process, grant cycle timelines, reporting requirements, and more. Ecology recommends that applicants use these guidelines, along with the most recent version of Administrative Requirements for Ecology Grants and Loans.
Yellow Book, Ecology's standard requirements for all grants and loansAdministrative Requirements for Ecology Grants and Loans (Publication # 91-18), more commonly known as the Yellow Book, contains the agency’s basic policies regarding grant and loan programs. Payment request and report formsGrant recipients may need to complete the following forms when requesting payments. To receive payment, submit a complete payment request package. Contents of a complete package include:
To close a grant In addition to the payment package requirements above, recipients must submit a final report that summarizes their two-year grant cycle activities and outcomes. Final paperwork is due no later than 45 days after the expiration date of the grant. Final documents include:
To amend your grant Contact your grant officer if you would like to modify your grant, such as changing a task (project) or shifting funds. Your grant officer will likely need you to fill out the form below. How to Contact UsIf you have general questions about CPG, you can contact the CPG Coordinator, Shelly McMurry at smcc461@ecy.wa.gov or 360-407-6223. If you have questions regarding a specific grant or task (project) ideas for funding, contact the appropriate grant officer for that county.
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