Organization:
Department of Ecology, State of Washington
Category:
drought, emergency response
Matching Funds:
50% of the total cost of the project
Eligibility:
Federally Recognized Tribes are included as eligible applicants.
Eligible Projects-
1. To be eligible for funding, one or more of the following must be partially or completely within the area of a drought declaration order by Ecology:
(a) The public water system’s service area.
(b) The geographic area where irrigated agriculture or livestock are located.
(c) The source of water, or the water body, that supplies water to the entity applying for
funding.
2. The reduction in water supply caused by drought must cause, or will cause, undue
hardship, as described under WAC 173-167-120.
3. Cost-share funds of at least 50 percent are required, unless the applicant qualifies for an
exemption from this requirement under WAC 173-167-030(3).