Public Works Board
The Legislature created the Public Works Board (PWB) in partnership with local governments to assist in addressing infrastructure needs. They use a dedicated funding pool to offer low-interest financing in a revolving loan program. The Governor appoints 13 members to oversee the program. Since its founding, the board has awarded more than $3.1 billion in loans to over 2,000 projects and counting.
Updates
Virtual Broadband Lunch and Learn on Tuesday 5/16
Join us! Let’s talk about the upcoming Public Works Board Broadband Program funding cycle at our virtual Lunch and Learn, Tuesday 5/16 from 12 PM – 1 PM. The Public Works Board Broadband Team will provide a cycle overview and take questions from our partners about our upcoming funding cycle with an anticipated opening of June 6th. We hope to see you there! Join the Zoom meeting.
PWB Upcoming Broadband Funding Cycle – What to Know, How to Prepare
The Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) is an infrastructure funder, and we anticipate opening a broadband loan cycle on June 6, 2023. If you are a broadband infrastructure manager for local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, cooperative associations, multiparty entities, LLC’s, incorporated businesses or partnerships, it’s time to get ready for a funding cycle! Here’s how: Review Recent Statutory Changes, Scoring Criteria, and Threshold Requirements: RCW 43.155.160, effectuated following the
Virtual funding application workshops May 10-11
The Washington State Public Works Board encourages potential funding applicants to take advantage of virtual application workshops scheduled for May 10 and 11. No registration is required, and attendance is not required to submit a funding application. Virtual workshop meeting links: May 10 workshop from 10 – 11 a.m. (Zoom meeting) May 11 workshop from 10 – 11 a.m. (Zoom meeting) Workshops will be recorded and posted later on pwb.wa.gov. Links to the ZoomGrants
Public Works Board Funding Applications Open Now
The Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) will accept funding applications for infrastructure construction projects now through 11:59 p.m. PT, July 7, 2023. Applications for pre-construction and emergency construction projects will be accepted until all allocated funds are exhausted. Cities, towns, counties, special purpose districts, and quasi-municipal organizations may apply. Eligible infrastructure systems include streets and roads, bridges, domestic water, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and solid waste, recycling and organics. Approximately
Meetings
Public Works Board meetings are open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in hybrid format, both in-person and online. Please check the 2023 PWB Meeting Schedule (PDF) for connection information and meeting times.
PWB Meeting Date – June 2, 2023
The Public Works Board’s June Monthly Meeting is June 2, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM. This meeting will be held online via Zoom and in person at the Commerce Headquarters in Olympia (1011 Plum St SE, Olympia, WA 98504). Members of the public are invited to attend. Join the Zoom meeting.
PWB Meeting Date – May 5, 2023
The Public Works Board’s May Monthly Meeting is May 5, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. This meeting will be held online via Zoom and in person at Enduris Washington in Spokane. Members of the public are invited to attend. Join the Zoom meeting.
