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Strengthening Communities and Growing Washington's Economy
The Department of Commerce is the one agency in state government that touches every aspect of community and economic development: planning, infrastructure, energy, public facilities, housing, public safety and crime victims, international trade, business services and more. We work with local governments, tribes, businesses and civic leaders throughout the state to strengthen communities so all residents may thrive and prosper.
Economic Recovery Dashboard

Regional, demographic and industry sector metrics that help state and local leaders chart a path to an equitable economic recovery.
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Summary of Commerce’s COVID response efforts

Commerce has played a central role in delivering aid and support to businesses, local government, Tribes, nonprofits and struggling households.
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Technical assistance

Culturally and linguistically relevant assistance for business owners and organizations affected by COVID-19.
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Housing/rent assistance

Emergency housing grants including rent assistance. Assistance is provided through local housing providers in your community.
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Commerce awards $3.7 million for solar installations benefitting low-income communities
Commerce today announced $3.7 million in grants for nine solar energy projects across the state. The projects will result in a total $6.1 million reduction in the energy burden of low-income households and nonprofits serving low-income communities over 25 years.

Overcoming hurdles to housing: How one federal grant is helping state and local partners rally to move people out of homelessness
Renewed federal grant funding supports 196 community-based homeless programs that provide transitional housing, rental assistance, supportive services and housing to nearly 18,000 people.

State task force report details policies to stabilize and sustain child care industry and increase affordability for Washington families
A lack of affordable child care is keeping an estimated 133,000 workers out of the workforce. A new report from the task force recommends specific policy changes and investments that would result in increased affordability and availability of child care for all Washington families.