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

(a) Purpose of the grants.

(b) Funding cycle for the grants.

(c) Amount of funding available or anticipated amount of funding available, if known.

(d) Eligibility criteria for the grant solicitation.

(e) Information about how to apply.

(f) Application deadlines.

(g) Ecology contact information.

(2) To publicize funding opportunities, ecology will issue a news release, post information on our website, and may use other methods, including social media.

(3) Unused funds. Ecology may announce the availability of unused funds, or retain the funds for a future funding cycle or to cover future contingencies that meet the purposes and intent of this chapter and chapter 90.94 RCW.