Background In 2022, the Legislature created the Community Reinvestment Account, setting aside funding to address racial, economic, and social disparities in communities disproportionately harmed by the historic design and enforcement of state and federal criminal laws and penalties for drug possession (the “war on drugs”). The Legislature directed the Department of Commerce to invest the funds in four program areas: economic development, civil and criminal legal assistance, community-based violence intervention and…
Community Reinvestment Plan Black, Latine, and Tribal-Led Lending Agency Support Program Background In 2022, the Legislature created the Community Reinvestment Account, setting aside funding to address racial, economic, and social disparities in communities disproportionately harmed by the historic design and enforcement of state and federal criminal laws and penalties for drug possession (the war on drugs). The State Legislature directed that the Washington Department of Commerce to invest the funds…
2304, 2024
Commerce files final rules for the Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Grant Program
Following the passage of HB 1250 in the 2023 legislative session, the former low-income revolving loan program (HRLP) is terminated as of July 1, 2023. The legislation directs Commerce to forgive all outstanding loans and initiate rulemaking to develop a new grant program established in a new section added to chapter 43.330 RCW. Commerce filed the notice of proposed rulemaking (CR 101) on October 20, 2023 and filed proposed rulemaking…
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…
May 1, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., via Zoom Access EV Council Meeting Materials (on Box) – Meeting materials will be posted prior to the upcoming meeting Register for the EV Council Meeting (on Zoom) Watch TVW.org livestream on May 1, 2024
The Public Works Board’s May meeting is May 3, 2024 from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM. This meeting will be held online via Zoom, and in person at the City of Bellingham Operations Center in Bellingham (2221 Pacific Street, Bellingham, WA 98229). Join the Zoom meeting.
Are you interested in shaping the future of your community? Do you want to add voices to the conversation about how your community looks and functions in the future? Is funding a barrier to your participation? If so, then you might be interested in this new funding opportunity. Recent updates to state law require Commerce to advance participation of vulnerable populations and overburdened communities in comprehensive planning processes. In response,…
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 related to…
At its March business meeting, the Public Works Board (PWB) approved $148 million in available funding for local construction projects. The funding cycle will open April 8, 2024 and close June 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. The PWB also took action to set aside $7.3 million each for the pre-construction and emergency programs, which are open continuously. All application related materials will be available on the PWB webpage. The PWB…
April 3, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., via Zoom Access EV Council Meeting Materials (on Box) – Meeting materials will be posted prior to the upcoming meeting Register for the EV Council Meeting (on Zoom) Watch TVW.org livestream on April 3, 2024