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?
07/21/2022 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $761,000 in low interest loans and grants in three counties. Read More…
06/28/2022 – Missed our June Virtual Sessions? Watch the recordings! Click here to watch…
05/19/2022 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $200,000 in grants for economic development feasibility studies in three counties. Read More…
03/17/2022 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board receives $65 million in state supplemental capital budget, and awards $200,000 in planning grants in four counties. Read More…
01/31/2022 – CERB is proud to partner with the Washington State Broadband Office and the Public Works Board to launch a broadband funding webpage to help customers get to the program they need.
01/20/2022 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $3,937,996 in low-interest loans and $1,136,999 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements in four counties. Read More…
11/18/2021 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $843,750 in low-interest loans and $2,431,250 in grants for economic development, and public infrastructure development targeting business growth, job creation and broadband development in four counties. Read More…
10/21/201 – CERB welcomes new Board Member Elizabeth Casey, filling the Ex-Officio Position from the Employment Security Department. Read her biography here.
09/16/2021 – The Community Economic Revitalization Board today approved $10,247,000 in low interest loans and grants for economic development, public infrastructure development, and rural broadband infrastructure in 9 counties. Read More…
02/08/2021 – Thank you to the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians for your support of CERB! Read More…
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.
Program Links
Next Board Meeting: 09/15/2022
CERB Legislative Resources
HB1958 – Rural Job Growth and Shovel-ready Sites
HB1823 – Timber Program
SB5586 – Broadband Codification
HB1740 – Broadband Codification
Core CERB Funding Request (PDF)
Broadband Funding Request (PDF)
2020 CERB Legislative Report (PDF)
2020 CERB Rural Broadband Legislative Report (PDF)
CERB Project Overview 1982-2020 (PDF)
CERB-PWB Partnership (PDF)
CERB Success Stories (Videos)
Resources
Need Help?
Janea Stark
Executive Director & Tribal Liaison
Janea.Stark@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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