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NEW!!! Seattle's Rainier Valley clean-up site receives stimulus funds grant

  Revision 2: RCM Application Guidelines Released

Revised application guidelines for the Shared Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) Program and Grants are now available. Please visit the Washington State University Extension Energy Program Website for details:
 
 
 

Washington State Appliance Rebate Program for more information click here

Accepting Applications: ARRA State Energy Program (SEP) Round 2 Grant and Loan Application Instructions can be found at http://www.commerce.wa.gov/site/529/default.aspx

Washington State Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG Formula):

Resource Conservation Manager Grant Application Guidelines now available!

Washington State Bond Financing Opportunities:

For presentations from the July 31st Recovery Act Bond Financing Opportunities Conference, click here

Recovery Act Events at Washington State Department of Commerce:

2009 Washington State Energy Summit was held May 4, 2009 - includes information presented at the meeting.

Federal Competitive Grant Tracking Information:

Competitive Grant Tracking and Coordination-Guidelines

Competitive Grant Tracking and Coordination-Governor's Endorsement (Note: Click the blue link  to following instructions to receive the Governor's Endorsement for competitive grants.  Grant Applicants should complete the steps two weeks before the grant application is due.  The document states minimum of seven days but be advised the process may take longer.)

Other Energy-related Recovery Act Information:

Current Recovery Act Applications at Washington State Department of Commerce

Below are Washington State Department of Commerce-related programs with descriptions, contact information, and available funding. Check back periodically for updates.                                             

LAST UPDATED: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Crime Victims and Crime Prevention
Economic Development
Energy                       
Housing
Infrastructure
Social Services

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Description

Contact

Estimated WA share

Byrne/JAG


Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant Recovery  FAQ  (current as of 6/17)

The Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant is named for New York police officer Edward Byrne, who was killed in the line of duty while working a narcotics case. The federal grant program which bears his name provides resources to state and local governments for drug interdiction programs. Washington has used these grants to fund multi-jurisdictional drug task forces. The funds in the federal stimulus are a mix of formula grants and competitive grants.

Bill Johnston
JAG Program Manager, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-3030
bill.johnston@commerce.wa.gov

Rick Torrance
Economic Recovery Coordinator, Community Services Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-3025

richard.torrance@commerce.wa.gov

 


 

$36.7 million

 

 


 

Victims of Crime Act: (VOCA) Crime Victims

Assistance Recovery
Victims of Crime Act FAQ(current as of 6/17)  

Competitive distribution of Washington’s share for direct services to victims of crime.

 

 

Deadline for applications has passed

 

 

Bev Emery
Managing Director
Office of Crime Victim Advocacy, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-2886
bev.emery@commerce.wa.gov

Rick Torrance
Economic Recovery Coordinator, Community Services Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-3025
richard.torrance@commerce.wa.gov

 


 

$960,000

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP

VAWA STOP GRANT FAQ(current as of 11/3) 

The Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors (STOP) grant is a component of the federal Violence Against Women Act. It provides funds to local law enforcement, prosecution, and victim service providers to improve response to domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Washington’s share will be distributed competitively to local law enforcement, prosecution, and victim service providers.

Note:

 
We will be re-releasing the STOP Grant Recovery Competitive Application for Law Enforcement Projects ONLY on November 2. Applications will be due back to us on or before December 3. Awards will be announced on or before December 17. Grants will be awarded for a 12 month period from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

 

Bev Emery
Managing Director
Office of Crime Victim Advocacy,
Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-2886
bev.emery@commerce.wa.gov

Rick Torrance
Economic Recovery Coordinator, Community Services Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-3025
richard.torrance@commerce.wa.gov

$2.85 million

Violence Against Women Act: (VAWA) Transitional Housing

VAWA Transitional Housing FAQ(current as of 6/17)

 

 

 

Provides transitional and short-term housing and related support services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.(updated 4/8/09) 

Bev Emery
Managing Director
Office of Crime Victim Advocacy, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-2886
bev.emery@commerce.wa.gov

Rick Torrance
Economic Recovery Coordinator, Community Services Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-3025
richard.torrance@commerce.wa.gov

CTED applied for $500,000 of this competitive grant

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Bond Cap Allocation Program (BCAP) (current as of 6/23)


Bond Cap Recovery Zone Facility Bonds FAQ (current as of 11/24)


Bond Cap Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds FAQ  (current as of 11/24)


Bond Cap Small Issue Intangible Property FAQ (current as of  11/24)


Bond Cap Qualified Energy Conservation Bond Recovery FAQ (current as of  11/24)

 

 

 

 

BCAP allocates the authority to issue certain categories of bonds that are limited by federal law.  Recovery act provisions allow several new categories of bonds to be issued with advantageous terms – either federally tax exempt or with tax credits – to finance projects that include economic stimulus activities.  With one of these bond issuances, a borrower can save financing costs compared with conventional bank financing.

Newly eligible projects for this kind of bond financing include:

  • Economic development projects in Recovery Zones (areas of significant economic distress).
  • Business facilities in Recovery Zones.
  • Facilities for manufacturing intangible properties (e.g. research, design, software, biotech).
  • Energy conservation projects (e.g. green communities programs, alternative fuels research, mass commuting facilities, reducing energy consumption).

Liz Green-Taylor
Program Manager, Local Government Division, Washington State Department of Commerce

360-725-5021

Liz.Green-Taylor

 


For manufacturing of intangibles: $132 million in bond issuing authority in 2009, approximately $147 million in 2010.

The state’s share of the Bond Cap Allocation Program – Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds is $67,944,000. 

State amount available for Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds is $90 million; for Recovery Zone Facility Bonds it is $135 million.

 

Brownfields (current as of  4/9)

Brownfields FAQ

For evaluation and cleanup of former industrial and commercial sites.

Tom Stilz
Program Manager, Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
International Trade and Economic Development,
Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-4045
tom.stilz@commerce.wa.gov

 

 

 

Competitive grants
A TBD amount of funding will be added to the State's revolving loan fund.  Information regarding that program can be found at: Ecology's website.

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Advanced Batteries (current as of 5/13)

Advanced Batteries FAQ

Deadline for applications has passed.

Grants supporting the construction (including production capacity increase of current plants) of U.S. based manufacturing plants to produce batteries and electric drive components. More information is available here

The program has five areas of interest in which the grant will be awarded:

  • Cell and Battery Pack Manufacturing Facilities
  • Advanced Battery Supplier Manufacturing Facilities
  • Advanced Lithium ion Battery Recycling Facilities
  • Electric Drive Component Manufacturing Facilities
  • Electric Drive Subcomponent Manufacturing Facilities

 

Nick Demerice
Managing Director,
Community and Finance Services
International Trade and Economic Development, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-4178

nick.demerice@commerce.wa.gov

 

Competitive federal grant

Advanced Energy Research  (current as of 2/9)

Advanced Energy Research FAQ(current as of 6/16)

 

Application deadlines have passed.
 
The objective of the funding is to "jump start energy technologies by funding high-risk, high-payoff research in collaboration with industry." For details, go to www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=47045&mode=VIEW.  

Tim Stearns
Sr. Energy Policy Specialist
WA State Dept of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
206-256-6121
tim.stearns@commerce.wa.gov

$400 million competitive federal grant.

Clean Cities Alternative Fueled Vehicles Program (currrent as of 2/9)

Alternative Fueled Program FAQ

 

Application deadlines have passed
 
This program will further domestic manufacture and use of energy-efficient advanced transportation vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles and alternative fuels. For information, go to www.pugetsoundcleancities.org or contact Stephanie Meyn, Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition, at 206- 689-4055 and stephaniem@pscleanair.org.

Tim Stearns
Sr. Energy Policy Specialist
WA State Dept of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
206-256-6121
tim.stearns@commerce.wa.gov

 

Competitive federal grant

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Research (current as of 2/9)

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Research FAQ (current as of 6/17) 

 Funding will support applied research, development, and deployment activities in biomass programs, geothermal programs and the energy efficiency of information and communications technologies. Eligible applicants will be research universities and national labs.

For a list of DOE Recovery Act grants, go to www.energy.gov/recovery/funding.htm. Information about current and upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) can also be found at www.grants.gov.

Greg Nothstein
Energy Policy Specialist
WA State Dept of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
360-725-3112
 
 

 

$2.5 billion competitive federal grant.

Fossil Fuel Research --Carbon Capture and Sequestration 
(current as of 2/9)

Fossil Fuel/Energy FAQ (current as of 9/16)

Some application deadlines have passed.  See FAQ.

The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Research has received $3.4 billion from the Recovery Act.  Initiatives will focus on research, development and deployment of technologies to use coal more cleanly and efficiently.  Investments will go toward finding and testing new ways to produce energy from coal – such as gasification – and improving techniques to clean or capture and store the emissions from coal-fired power plants. 

Mark Anderson
Sr. Energy Policy Specialist
WA State Dept of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
360-725-3117
mark.anderson@commerce.wa.gov

 

$3.4 billion competitive federal grant.
Funds include:
$1 billion for Fossil R&D.
$800 million for the Clean Coal Power Initiative.
$1.52 billion for carbon capture and energy efficiency projects.
$50 million for site characterization activities in geologic formations, and $20 million for CO2 sequestration training and research. 

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants -- Competitive(current as of  2/9)

Energy Efficiency Block Grants Competitive FAQ(current as of 10/19)

Application deadlines have passed.
 
Congress appropriated $3.2 billion for the EECBG Program, most of which (nearly $2.7 billion) will be distributed through formula grants (See EECBG – Formula). The balance includes approximately $454 million for competitive grants, which will be awarded through a separate Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) from the U.S. Department of Energy. The FOA was first issued on October 19, 2009 and was revised on November 20, 2009. Applications were accepted through www.Grants.gov until December 14, 2009.
 
DOE released this FOA seeking innovative state, local government and Indian tribe programs funded under the Recovery Act. This FOA will use up to $454 million in Recovery Act EECBG funds for these competitive grants awarded in two topic areas: (1) the Retrofit Ramp-up Program and (2) the General Innovation Fund. For details, go to www.eecbg.energy.gov/about/competitive_grants.html 
 
 
 

Meg O'Leary
Energy Policy Specialist
WA State Dept of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
360-725-3121
meg.oleary@commerce.wa.gov

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Competitive federal grant.  Washington State share unknown at this time.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants - Formula       (current as of 2/9)


For more information see FAQ (current as of 10/1)

Application deadlines have passed.
 
ARRA appropriated funding for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to award formula-based grants to states, units of local government and Indian tribes under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The Commerce Energy Policy Division EECBG Strategy for distribution of the state’s $10.6 million allotment was submitted to U.S. DOE on June 22, 2009 and approved on September 14, 2009. Under the approved strategy, Commerce will administer $6.4 million in competitive grants for small cities with fewer than 35,000 and small counties with fewer than 200,000 in population. The strategy also provides: 1) $770,000 in Energy Efficiency in Transportation Planning (EETP) grants to all cities and counties regardless of size; and 2) $750,000 in grants for Resource Conservation Managers to all cities and counties regardless of size.  Application deadlines for the EETP and smaller cities and counties grant funding have closed. Application deadlines for the RCM program are provided in the FAQ.
 
Additional EECBG grants will be awarded directly by U.S. DOE to tribes and to cities of at least 35,000 and counties at least 200,000 in population. For details, go to http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/grantees/default.html.
 
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Grants for Smaller Cities and Counties – Formula
Commerce received 83 requests for a total of $11.5 million in energy efficiency and conservation block grant requests. In November, Commerce awarded the entire $6.4 million in grant funds to 43 applicants. Projects include energy audits and building retrofits, as well as energy efficient traffic signals and street lighting. Contract negotiations are underway. Contact: Patti Miller-Crowley, patti.miller-crowley@commerce.wa.gov.
 
Energy Efficiency through Transportation Planning Grants
Commerce awarded $770,000 in federal stimulus grants to eight projects across the state. The grants, together with $1.2 million in matching funds, will create or retain 19 professional jobs. The projects focus on local land use and transportation systems to make better use of millions of dollars in public investment in bicycle and pedestrian facilities, light rail and bus transportation. They are expected to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles by an average of 34,500 tons or 80 million vehicle miles each year. Local transportation accounts for 60 percent of carbon emissions in our state. The purpose of the statewide EETP grant program is to assist cities and counties in creating and implementing long-term energy efficiency strategies in the transportation sector. Contact: Anne Fritzel, anne.fritzel@commerce.wa.gov
 
Shared Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) Grants for Local Governments
The Washington State University Extension Energy Program, in cooperation with Commerce, will be supporting the creation and successful implementation of new RCM programs in Washington. Many local governments would like to have an RCM program, but do not have sufficient utility revenue to dedicate limited staff resources. The program will help create a shared RCM Position that will serve several local governments in a geographic area. Open application period closed January 15, 2010. See www.energy.wsu.edu/apps/Projects/ResourceConservationManagement.aspx

Patti Miller-Crowley
Energy Policy Specialist
WA State Dept of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
360-725-3122
patti.miller-crowley@commerce.wa.gov

 

 

 

 

$10.64 million formula state grant -- $6.4 million is required to be passed through to smaller cities and counties.

Energy Science and Research (current as of 2/9)

Energy Science and Research FAQ(current as of 6/17)

Energy Science and Research funding will support fundamental research to expand the scientific foundations for new and improved energy technologies for understanding and mitigating the environmental impacts of energy use. Eligible applicants will be research universities and national labs.

Greg Nothstein
Energy Policy Specialist
WA State Dept of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
360-725-3112
 
 

$1.6 billion competitive federal grant.

U.S. Department of Energy Loan Guarantees (current as of 9/10)

Loan Guarantees FAQ

The loan guarantee program spurs the development of innovative technologies and ensures a smart grid that will deliver renewable power more effectively and reliably. The U.S. Department of Energy provides loan guarantees in support of funding from eligible lenders. This program is not intended for technologies in research and development.

Kathy Chance
Capital Programs
Washington State Department of Commerce, Energy Policy Division
360-725-3076
kathy.chance@commerce.wa.gov

 

$30 billion loan guarantees (renewable energy)

+$750 million (electric power transmission)

Smart Grid and Transmission (current as of  2/9)

 

Smart Grid FAQ

Funds are to be an investment in a nationwide plan to modernize the electric grid, enhance security of U.S. energy infrastructure and ensure reliable electricity delivery to meet growing demand. 
The funds will also support implementation of Smart Grid programs authorized by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.  These include Smart Grid technology research, development and demonstration projects, and federal matching fund for Smart Grid technologies. 

Molly Onkka
WA State Dept of Commerce
Community Services Division
360-725-4147
 
 

 

$4.5 billion  competitive federal grant.
Includes $80 million to conduct a resource assessment and an analysis of future demand and transmission requirements and $10 million for the development of interoperability standards for smart grid devices.

Smart Grid Worker Training (current as of 2/9)

Smart Grid Training FAQ

Part of the $4.5 billion provided for Smart Grid and Transmission investment broken out by Commerce to make it easier to find. 

Molly Onkka
WA State Dept of Commerce
Community Services Division
360-725-4147
 

$100 million competitive federal grant.

State Energy Program  (current as of 2/9)


Energy Program Revitalization FAQ

(current as of  10/6)

 

 

Application deadlines have passed.

The State Energy Program provides grants to states and directs funding to state energy offices from technology programs in the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.  This funding has a specific goal of reducing per capita energy consumption by at least 25 percent of the State’s 1990 per capita energy use by 2012. 
$60 million in additional funding for this program has been provided under ARRA.  The U.S. Department of Energy issued guidance for use of and application for the funds by the state on March 12, 2009 http://www.energy.gov/recovery/funding.htm.  The funds may be used for a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, projects or initiatives.  Funds may be awarded to private or public entities through grants or loans.  Commerce submitted its application with a proposal for investing its funds from the State Energy Program to the U.S. Department of Energy on May 11, 2009. Please see link below:

 Washington State Application to the US Department of Energy, State Energy Program (SEP) (May 12, 2009)

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Loan & Grant Program
In September, Commerce’s Energy Policy Division completed an extensive review of over 100 applications for the first round of the State Energy Program (SEP) Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Loan & Grant Program. Requests totaled approximately $200 million; 10 times the amount of available funding. We selected 19 high quality projects that will meet ARRA’s energy and job creation goals. Negotiations with successful applicants continue, and we anticipate having most Round 1 contracts underway in January. Application period for Round 2 funding closed February 1, 2010. Commerce is currently reviewing proposals and anticipates announcing awards in early to mid March 2010. Contact: Cory Plantenberg, cory.plantenberg@commerce.wa.gov. 
 
Community-Wide Urban Residential and Commercial Energy Efficiency Pilot Program
Administered by the Washington State University (WSU) Extension Energy Program, eight private and public projects across the state were selected to receive approximately $14 million in ARRA grants. Awardees were selected by an independent review committee based on their ability to increase energy efficiency in residential and small commercial buildings, create or retain jobs in Washington, and leverage other funds. Contracts have been signed and all projects have begun to move forward. For a description of each project, visit www.energy.wsu.edu and click on the Community Energy Efficiency Pilot Grant link. Contact: William Ranes, RanesW@energy.wsu.edu.
 
Energy Efficiency Credit Enhancement
Commerce completed a successful application round and awarded grants totaling $4.96 million to six applicants, including Avista Utilities, City of Bellingham, Washington State Housing Finance Commission, City of Seattle, Sustainable Works, and Thurston County Economic Development Council. The awards are expected to support approximately $50 million in total project expenditures, including lender funds, tax credits, utility incentives, other community funds, and borrower investments. The projects will create energy efficiency retrofits in both residential and commercial buildings. We expect to have contracts negotiated and executed by February 2010. Contact: Liz Green-Taylor, liz.green-taylor@commerce.wa.gov.  
 
Energy Efficiency in Northwest Agriculture

WSU Extension Energy Program, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Washington Conservation Commission, and the Washington State Dairy Federation, is working with dairy and dryland farmers to comprehensively assess their energy use, and develop practical conservation and efficiency measures. This $500,000 innovative approach examines cropping systems, irrigation and fuel and fertilizer usage. Contact: Dave Sjoding, sjodingd@energy.wsu.edu.

Cory Plantenberg
Energy Program Manager
WA State Dept of Commerce
Energy Policy Division

360-725-3111
cory.plantenberg@commerce.wa.gov

 

 

$60.9 million allocated to  Washington State.

Transportation Electrification (current as of  4/10)

Transportation Electrification FAQ

Funding for Transportation Electrification will have four areas of interest.

  • Electric Drive Vehicle Demonstration and Evaluation.
  • Transportation Sector Electrification
  • Combined proposals for 1 and 2 above.
  • Advanced Electric Drive Vehicle Education Program

Deadline for applications has passed

Tim Stearns
Sr. Energy Policy Specialist
WA State Dept of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
206-256-6121
tim.stearns@commerce.wa.gov

 

$400 million competitive federal grant.

Washington State Appliance Rebates (current as of  1/7)

Appliance Rebates FAQ(current as of  2/4)

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides $300 million to the state energy offices to operate a program to provide rebates to encourage consumers to purchase ENERGY STAR appliances. The U.S. Department of Energy has not yet released guidance for this program 

Rebecca Stillings
Energy Policy Specialist
WA State Dept of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
360-725-3123
rebecca.stillings@commerce.wa.gov

 

Approximately $5.6 million in  rebates to consumers.

Other ARRA Energy-Related Activities (current as of  4/14) If you are looking for information about an energy-related program that is not listed, you may call Commerce to ask for help in getting connected to the state contact person for that program 

Tony Usibelli
Assistant Director
WA State Dept of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
360-725-3118
energy_policy@commerce.wa.gov

 

 

 


 

 

 

Weatherization

Weatherization Recovery FAQ (current as of 4/9)

 

 

 

 

Washington State will receive weatherization formula grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  The weatherization funding will be used to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by low-income persons, reduce their total residential expenditures, and improve their health and safety, especially low income persons who are particularly vulnerable such as the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high residential energy users, and households with high energy burden. 

The weatherization funding available through ARRA will be awarded by formula allocation to 26 existing DOE-approved public and nonprofit entities in Washington State.   These local agencies provide weatherization services to low income families in all counties in the state.

Mark Porter
Communication Coordinator, Washington State Department of Commerce, Housing Improvement and Prevention Unit
360-725-3060 
mark.porter@commerce.wa.gov

  

$59 million for Washington state

Green Jobs & Workforce Development  (current as of  7/8)

FAQ (current  as of 12/23)

The U.S. Department of Labor has made $750 million available for competitive grants for worker training and placement in high growth and emerging industry sectors.  Of the total, $500 million is to be used for research, labor exchange, and job training projects that prepare workers for careers in energy efficiency and renewable industries.  $250 million will be awarded for projects that prepare workers for careers in the health care sector.

Molly Onkka 
Community Services Division, Washington State Department of Commerce

360-725-4147

molly.onkka@commerce.wa.gov

 

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Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) FAQ (current as of  8/25)

The Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) will award grants to rural area homelessness prevention providers who will provide direct emergency rental assistance to individuals and families at risk of homelessness or to help them move from emergency shelter into stable housing. 

Annie Conant
Managing Director, Housing Assistance Unit, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-2919
annie.conant@commerce.wa.gov

 

$11 million

Lead Hazard Reduction

Lead Hazard Recovery FAQ  (current as of 4/8)

A program to help reduce the risk of lead exposure for people living in low-income housing units.

Cynthia Sanderson
Lead Hazard Reduction Program, Housing Division, Washington State Department of Commerce

360-725-2941 cynthia.sanderson@commerce.wa.gov

$3 million

Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Neighborhood Stabilization FAQ  (current as of 8/24)

To purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed vacant properties, help create affordable housing and stabilize neighborhoods

Bill Mandeville
Program Manager, Local Government Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-3051
bill.mandeville@commerce.wa.gov

Competitive

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Department of Commerce -- Broadband Deployment Grant Proposal (current as of  4/14) To increase broadband deployment in "unserved and underserved areas" of which $200 million is designed to expand public computer capacity and $250 million is to encourage sustainable broadband adoption.

Tamara Jones

Government & Association Liaison, Department of Information Services 360-902-3557

tamaraj@dis.wa.gov 

 

Competitive federal grant

Community Development Block Grant (current as of  5/28)

CDBG Recovery FAQ  (current as of  8/24)

This is a state-administered federal grant that funds eligible local governments for priority community development projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons. All funded activities must meet at least one of three national objectives of the program:

  • Principally benefit persons of low- and moderate-income
  • Prevent or eliminate slums or blight
  • Meet urgent needs posing serious and immediate threat to public health or safety

Deadline for applications has passed

Kaaren Roe
Program Lead, Local Government Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-3018
kaaren.roe@commerce.wa.gov

 

 

$4.1 million

Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund ARRA (current as of  11/16) 

Drinking Water State Revolving Loan FAQ

This program will provide long-term benefits to 24 drinking water infrastructure systems, create jobs and promote economic recovery in Washington.

The infrastructure improvements are being financed through low-interest loans and in some cases loan forgiveness.   Department of Health will present a final loan list to the Public Works Board on April 27, 2009.  Contracts have been executed and projects are underway.

Deadline for applications has passed

Kristin Bettridge
Policy & Finance Section Mgr.
Dept. of Health, Office of Drinking Water
360-236-3166
kristin.bettridge@doh.wa.gov

$38.8 million statewide

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Community Services Block Grant Program

CSBG Stabilization Recovery FAQ  (current as of 6/17)

This program provides funding, technical assistance and support to 31 statewide Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and their association to ease the effects of poverty and eliminate the causes of poverty.

CAAs prioritize services according to local needs. Services include housing, energy assistance, nutrition, employment and training as well as transportation, family development, health care, emergency food and shelter and asset development. CAAs are charged with bringing all sectors together to strengthen community well being.

Maitri Sojourner
Community Services Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
360-725-2851

maitri.sojourner@commerce.wa.gov

 

 

$11.8 Million

 

State website: recovery.wa.gov
Gov. Gregoire’s recovery.wa.gov website is designed to help you understand the recovery package and find the right place to apply for funding. 

Federal website: recovery.gov
Learn more about President Obama’s American Recovery Reinvestment Act economic recovery package at www.recovery.gov
Recovery news and updates

Federal stimulus funds of $341M heading to Washington (Puget Sound Business Journal March 3)

 
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