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What is CERB? The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) is Washington's strategic economic development resource, focused on creating and retaining jobs in partnership with local governments. CERB finances public infrastructure to encourage new development and expansion in targeted areas. CERB receives administrative support from the state Department of Commerce.   CERB Fact Sheet

Who is eligible?

• Counties
• Cities
• Towns
• Port districts
• Federally recognized Indian tribes
• Special purpose districts (e.g., public utility districts)
• Municipal corporations and quasi-municipal corporations in the state providing for public facilities 

What public facilities are eligible?

• Bridges
• Roads
• Domestic and industrial water
• Earth stabilization 
• Sanitary sewer
• Storm sewer
• Railroad 
• Telecommunications
• Electricity
• Transportation
• Natural gas
• Buildings or structures
• Port facilities 
  

How can we help you?
Before submitting a project proposal, please contact staff to discuss the project and evaluate your eligibility. A relationship with staff early in the project’s development is key to strengthening the proposed project.

How does the process work?
The application deadline is at least 45 days prior to a CERB meeting (this includes a site visit by staff).

CERB meetings are scheduled six times a year to consider project applications. Please see our schedule of meeting dates and application deadlines.

Links:

• CERB Programs
• Local Infrastructure Financing Tool Competitive Program (LIFT)
• CERB News
• CERB 2008 Legislative Report

For information regarding Washington State Tribes:

• Washington State Federally Recognized Indian Tribes
• Washington State Tribal Locations