(1) Ecology must announce the availability of funding opportunities for competitive and formula grants and loans. The announcement must include, at a minimum, a description of:

(a) Purpose of the grant or loan.

(b) Funding cycle for the grant or loan.

(c) Amount of funding available, if known.

(d) Eligibility criteria for the grant or loan.

(e) Information about how to apply.

(f) Application deadlines.

(g) Ecology contact information.

(2) Ecology is not required to announce the availability of funding opportunities for one-time grants or loans.

(3) Ecology is not required to announce the availability of unused funds. Ecology awards unused funds based on the requirements in WAC 173-323-060. Unused funds are one or all of the following:

(a) Funds awarded by ecology, but not used by the recipient.

(b) Funds offered by ecology, but not accepted by the recipient.

(c) Funds not awarded by ecology in the initial distribution cycle.