Useful Guidance

The following guidance documents and forms may be helpful in getting your project “ready to proceed”.  We’ve included guidance on conducting an income survey, starting the environmental review process, finding out what is involved in procuring professional services using CDBG funds, and so on.

Acquisition Activities

Community Facility Feasibility Questions

Entitlement/Non-Entitlement Policy

Environmental Guidance (HUD)

Environmental - SEPA & NEPA Early Guidance for CDBG Applicants

Green Guidance

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policy

Income Survey Guide - CDBG

Income Survey Guide - IACC

Median Household Income Table

Procuring Professional Services

Procuring Professional Services - Sample

Program Income Policy

Program Income Chart

Subrecipient Guidance

Subrecipient Agreement, Sample 

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What other sources of grants and other funding information are available for Washington State?

 

• http://www.infrafunding.wa.gov/ has a free searchable database of funding opportunities for infrastructure in Washington State.  This database is the product of a multi-agency group called the Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC). 

• http://www.commerce.wa.gov/ is the main website of the Department of Commerce.  This website has information about the department's programs including grants and loans and can provide contact information to connect with staff who know the latest about any grant or loan program. 
  
•  http://access.wa.gov/  is the main website of the State of Washington.  Here you can find paths to lists of state websites, agency contacts, and services a-z which can lead to grants information.  There are dozens of state agencies that offer grant or loan programs.  Contact agencies in your area of interest for grants they offer. 

•  http://www.mrsc.org/  is the website of the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington.  The Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is a non-profit, independent organization funded by Washington counties, cities and special districts whose mission is: "working together for excellence in local government through professional consultation, research and information services."  The MRSC website has wonderful resources on a multitude of topics mostly for local governments.  They have excellent extensive lists of grant seeking resources and sources of funding opportunities, both state and federal. 

 

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