Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program

The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting grant applications for the Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program, targeting industrial waste diversion and circular resource development across selected Washington counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima. The program seeks to fund projects that transform industrial by-products like waste materials, waste heat, and wastewater into valuable resources through innovative partnerships and end-user development. Eligible projects must demonstrate measurable outcomes such as waste diversion, greenhouse gas reductions, and community benefits, with a focus on sustainable industrial processes. The application process requires electronic submission through Smartsheet by January 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM PT, with a comprehensive application package including project details, budget, match funding plan, and various required attachments. An applicants' conference is scheduled for December 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM PT, and a question and answer period will run from November 25 through December 12, 2025, with responses posted by December 16, 2025. Evaluation criteria include project alignment with program objectives, potential for industrial symbiosis park development, and benefits to overburdened communities.

Eligible applicants include private, non-profit, Tribal, and public entities that have been established for at least six months and are licensed to do business in Washington or willing to obtain a license within 30 days. The program does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does prioritize geographic diversity across western and eastern Washington, urban and rural areas, and considers avoiding environmental health disparities. Funding is sourced from Washington's Climate Commitment Act and will be distributed on a reimbursement basis. The total available funding is approximately $2,425,000, with individual grant awards ranging from $40,000 to $500,000, and no more than two awards in the $40,000-$150,000 range. All awarded projects must provide matching funds from non-state sources at a one-to-one (1:1) ratio, which can include direct investment cash and in-kind contributions. Bonus points are available for projects that demonstrate multi-organizational co-location plans or innovative waste stream sharing, and the contract period runs from March 2, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with potential extensions subject to budget reappropriation.