Funding available for transit-oriented development of affordable housing $12.5 million available to eligible applicants The Washington State Department of Commerce is committed to building communities by supporting the construction of affordable housing near transit in our state. Commerce is making $12.5 million in state funds available to eligible applicants via a newly posted Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) by the Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU). Learn more & apply Applications are…
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The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting proposals from firms interested in completing a study on the potential incorporation of two currently unincorporated communities, Dash Point and Browns Point, in Pierce County. The study must include, but is not limited to, the impacts of incorporation on the local tax base, crime, homelessness, infrastructure, public services, and behavioral health services. The contract will not exceed $190,000, and Commerce expects to…
Climate Commitment Act funding to administer home energy and appliance rebate programs This Request for Applications (RFA) is for the State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program, funded by more than $21 million from the Climate Commitment Act. Commerce seeks third-party program administrators to provide rebates and incentives to low- and moderate-income households and adult-family homes to install high-efficiency electric equipment and heat pumps. Eligibility Funding through this program provides…
Request for Proposals — Funding available to law enforcement agencies for vehicle pursuit technology
Now accepting applications for the second round of Law Enforcement Vehicle Pursuit Technology Grant Program The Washington State Department of Commerce, Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention/Community Safety Unit is soliciting applications from Washington state law enforcement agencies. This is the second round of funding through the Law Enforcement Vehicle Pursuit Technology Grant Program. The purpose of the RFP is to provide law enforcement agencies with modern vehicle pursuit…
Request for Proposals Culturally Specific Sexual Assault Services & Prevention Activities The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) is announcing a competitive request for proposals (RFP) to support efforts to provide culturally specific services for people affected by sexual assault. Eligible applicants must be by and for the communities they serve. This is a competitive RFP process with funding available from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. Applicants may…
Commerce announces cancellation and reposting of Community Reinvestment Project, Firearm Violence Reduction Grants RFP The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce), Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention is today announcing the cancellation and reposting of a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting applications designed to support community-led firearm violence prevention, planning, and intervention programs to serve people at the highest risk of community firearm violence in Washington. The reposted RFP…