The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting proposals from jurisdictions that demonstrate a need for additional capacity and tools related to securing, storing, tracking, and returning firearms relinquished pursuant to court orders. This NOFO is only open to jurisdictions that operate as a unit of local government (a city, county, town, township, or federally recognized tribe). Commerce intends to distribute multiple sub-awards in an amount not to exceed $250,000…
US DOE – Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program Qualifying Applicants – Manufacturers of advanced technology vehicles that achieve defined fuel economy targets, and manufacturers of components or materials that support eligible vehicles’ fuel economy performance. Qualifying Projects – Must 1) manufacture eligible vehicles or components that are used in eligible vehicles, 2) build new facilities; reequip, modernize, or expand existing facilities; and/or for engineering integration performed in the US…
Washington is one of the first states in the country to receive funding for the new Home Energy Rebates program. The U.S. Department of Energy granted Commerce $84.9 million for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate program and we expect more funding when DOE reviews our application for the Whole Home Efficiency Rebate program. “We are eager to bring funding for high-efficiency electric equipment including heat pump technologies, to communities…
All-new co-designed grant process reflects tribal expertise and priorities QUINAULT INDIAN RESERVATION, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $52 million in grant funding to support climate resilience for 28 federally recognized tribes within Washington, as well as four federally recognized tribes with lands within the state. The funding was made possible by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, and the grant was co-designed with Tribes to ensure funds could…
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Team Spotlight: Compliance Asset Management Each month, we highlight the work of a team in the Multifamily Housing Unit. In May, we’re featuring the Compliance Asset Management Team, led by Teri Lawless. After an affordable housing investment is placed in service, it’s transferred to our Compliance Asset Management (CAM) team. The team ensures that our Housing Trust Fund (HTF), HOME and NHTF portfolio are serving communities with high quality affordable…
Message from the Managing Director I wanted to share our affordable housing community that I have decided to take on a new assignment in the Multifamily Housing Unit and will serve as the unit’s Housing Investment Manager effective 4/16. I believe the transition will help the unit best implement our strategic priorities to make affordable housing outcomes in Washington the best in the country. Since we established the Housing Investment…
Grants to 26 community-based organizations seek to engage more perspectives in local process for comprehensive plan updates in nine counties statewide OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Commerce is awarding $2.2 million to 26 community-based organizations to participate in local planning efforts under the state Growth Management Act. Organizations will use this funding to help engage local policy makers and bring marginalized voices and community perspectives on specific…
The Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking your feedback on the draft updates to middle housing model ordinances and the middle housing model ordinance user guide. These two ordinances, and the accompanying user guide, will provide technical assistance and guidance to cities adopting their own middle housing ordinances, regulations, and other official controls. Draft Model Ordinance for cities population 25,000 and over (PDF) Draft Model Ordinance for cities under…
Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates program is pleased to announce we have submitted Washington State’s funding applications to the Department of Energy (DOE) for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) and Whole Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES). The HEAR and HOMES programs applied for over $165 million to fund rebates for low to moderate-income Washington households to help pay for energy-efficient appliances and energy-saving retrofits for their homes. Washingtonians…