Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Program Grants
Forecasted
Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Program Grants support Washington local governments’ waste planning, management, and enforcement work to prevent or minimize environmental contamination.
Funder: Washington State Department of Ecology
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $24 million available in the 2025–2027 cycle; formula-based awards for two fiscal years; 25% local contribution
Summary: Supports Washington local governments’ solid and hazardous waste planning, implementation, and enforcement programs.
Key Information: Planning and implementation applicants must meet coordination requirements, except independent cities requesting only their allocated funds.
Description
The Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance (LSWFA) program is administered by the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Solid Waste Management Program. It supports local solid and hazardous waste plan development, maintenance, and implementation, alongside enforcement of solid waste handling laws and rules. Planning and implementation activities include moderate-risk waste management, waste reduction, recycling, and organics. Enforcement funding also supports designated Homeless Encampment Cleanup and Syringe Collection activities.
The program promotes regional solutions and intergovernmental cooperation while helping local governments prevent or minimize environmental contamination. Local waste management plans determine the use of funding within each jurisdiction, balanced with Ecology’s statewide goals. Ecology may prioritize maintaining plans that are no longer current.
