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The Stormwater SIL is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for programs, activities, and lines of work that advance Puget Sound recovery and protection.

This funding opportunity for EPA Puget Sound Geographic funds will be solicited through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs), see below:

Stormwater SIL RFP to reduce Toxics in Fish in Puget Sound:

• This Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead Request for Proposals (RFP) is currently accepting applications until May 1, 2023, by 11:59pm PST.
• Up to $5.5 million is available for the two investment priorities included in this solicitation.
• Up to $1 million per proposal.
• The Investment Priorities include reducing Toxics in Fish through Chemical Action Plan Implementation and Research on Contaminants of Emerging Concern. Review the solicitation materials for more information.
• Stormwater SIL will be announcing additional RFPs on a rolling basis, based on its targeted investment plan.

Coming soon

Shellfish SIL RFP to integrate shellfish bed classification priorities in municipal and industrial wastewater facility function, planning and/or upgrades:

• This Shellfish RFP Solicitation opens April 11, 2023, and will be open for 7 weeks.
• Applications are due May 31, 2023, by 11:59pm PST.
• Shellfish has up to $1 million to award.
• Investment Priorities include enabling municipalities and privately owned wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to prepare for modifications that will lead to shellfish classification upgrades around outfalls, implement small-scale upgrades, consider future capacity needs, and/or to reduce frequency of emergency closures that impact shellfish bed harvest.

Eligible applicants include applicants include Native American Tribes; state, and local agencies; nonprofit organizations; private academic institutions; and public universities and colleges.

Save the dates for an overview of the FFY 2021-2022 funding opportunities, RFP investment priorities, and how to develop and submit a competitive application.

• Shellfish SIL Application Webinar April 18, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:30am.
• Stormwater SIL Application Webinar March 29, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00pm.

Learn more by visiting the Shellfish RFP and Stormwater RFP webpages.