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Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB)

The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) was formed in 1982 to respond to local economic development in Washington communities. CERB provides funding to local governments and federally-recognized tribes for public infrastructure which supports private business growth and expansion. Eligible projects include domestic and industrial water, storm water, wastewater, public buildings, telecommunications, and port facilities.

CERB has invested $203 million in communities across the state. These projects encouraged private and local investments adding up to about $29 for every $1 from CERB. They created over 36,600 permanent jobs and generated $427 million in other public funds and $5.8 billion in private investment.

What's New?

04/14/2021 – BOARD VACANCY: Position #8 – County Elected Official Applicants must be a County Elected Official in Washington State. To apply, please contact Jason Bergquist, Washington State Association of Counties, at jbergquist@wsac.org, or (360) 489-3018. Application Form.

03/18/2021 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board today approved $2,250,000 in low interest loans and $750,000 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure development targeting business growth and job creation in Douglas County. Read More…

02/08/2021 – Thank you to the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians for your support of CERB! Read More…

01/26/2021 – CERB welcomes new Board member Senator Mark Mullet, filling the Senate Majority Caucus position. Read his biography here.

01/21/2021 – The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $3,828,000 in loans and $828,000 in grants for economic development, and public infrastructure development targeting business growth, job creation and rural broadband development in Spokane County. Read more in Newsletter…

01/06/2021 – CERB welcomes new Board member Kim Roberts filling Position #5, Small Business, West of Puget Sound. Read her biography here.

01/06/2021 – CERB welcomes new Board member Katie Nelson filling Position #9, Small Business, East of Columbia River. Read her biography here.

12/28/2020 – CERB has released their 2020 Report to the Legislature. Read more here…

12/28/2020 – CERB has released their 2020 Rural Broadband Report to the Legislature. Read more here…

12/01/2020 – CERB has released their 2020 Project Overview. Read more here…

11/16/2020 – Learn how CERB and the Public Works Board partner to connect Washington to Broadband. Read more here…

06/17/2020 – “CERB is strengthening communities from a distance.” Read Article…

View CERB 101 PowerPoint Presentation here.

Click here to access the CERB Newsletter Archive.

View Fact Sheets for CERB Awarded Projects here.

2020 CERB Legislative Report (PDF)
2020 CERB Rural Broadband Legislative Report (PDF)
2020 Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) Legislative Report (PDF)
2017-19 CERB Biennial Review (PDF)

Program Links

Meeting and Board Members Info
Funding Programs:
Planning Program
Committed Private Partner Program
Prospective Development Program
Rural Broadband Program

Next Board Meeting: 05/20/2021

Watch 03/18/2021 Meeting on TVW

2019-2021 Meeting Schedule and Application Due Dates (PDF)

2021-2023 Meeting Schedule and Application Due Dates (PDF)

CERB Legislative Resources

SB5175 Rural Broadband Program
CERB Funding Request 1 Pager (PDF)
CERB Legislative Priorities 1 Pager (PDF)
CERB Rural Broadband Legislation 1 Pager (PDF)
2021 CERB Legislative Priorities PPT (PDF)
2020 CERB Legislative Report (PDF)
2020 CERB Rural Broadband Legislative Report (PDF)
CERB Project Overview 1982-2020 (PDF)
CERB-PWB Partnership (PDF)
ATNI Resolution for CERB 21-10 (PDF)
ATNI Resolution for CERB 20-46 (PDF)
CERB Success Stories (Videos)

Resources

IACC – Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council
Washington Water & Salmon Fund Finder
Grant and Loan Programs for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects (PDF)

Need Help?

Janea Delk
Executive Director & Tribal Liaison
Janea.Delk@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-252-0812

Leslie Wolff
Outreach Specialist
Leslie.Wolff@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-259-2671

Barbara Smith
Program Assistant
Barbara.Smith@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-764-9820

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Helping You Grow

Since 1982, CERB has helped communities in every corner of the state grow by making strategic investments to spur job creation. Check out our map to see the number of projects and CERB dollars invested by county.

2017-19: A Biennium in Review - Core CERB

2018-19: A Year in Review - Rural Broadband