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…

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.

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…

May 2023 Open Funding Opportunities for Electric Vehicles and Charging Equipment

Commerce Clean Energy Fund (CEF) – Electrification of Transportation Systems (ETS) Round 2 Grants – For local governments and federally recognized Tribal governments for the procurement, installation, and integration of electric vehicle supply infrastructure and/or hydrogen refueling station infrastructure in rural communities. Phase 2 final applications due May 15, 2023. WSDOT Zero-emissions Access Program Grants – Grants for electric vehicle car-sharing for communities not served by transit. Applications due May…

Meeting Announcement – PY23 DOE Formula-Based Weatherization State Plan

The Washington State Department of Commerce will conduct a virtual public hearing to receive comments on the Draft 2023 United States Department of Energy/Washington State Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Plan. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The hearing will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 9:00am – 10:00am Pacific Standard Time (PST). Join the May 2, 2023 Virtual Public Hearing (on Microsoft Teams) Please take a moment to review the…

Currently evaluating grant applications for 2023 funding round

Grant applications for the 2023 Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities program with up to $35.4 million available were due March 23, 2023. The opportunity includes two tracks: Track 1: Planning and Predevelopment grants will be awarded to projects that identify sites, complete community outreach and engagement to identify community needs, complete feasibility studies, or develop cost estimates, specifications, or other early design work. Track 2: Installation grants will be…

Clean Buildings Tier 2 Rulemaking Workshop Schedule

Commerce is asking building owners to participate in the rulemaking process for the state’s expanded Clean Buildings Performance Standard. The expansion applies to buildings between 20,000 and 50,000 square feet, adding a new second tier that includes multi-family buildings. We are hosting a series of workshops to establish rules, reporting requirements and the financial incentive program for Tier 2 buildings. Dates and topics may be subject to change and are…

Virtual Lunch and Learn on Wednesday 4/19

Join us! Let’s talk about the upcoming Public Works Board Traditional Programs funding cycle at our virtual Lunch and Learn, Wednesday 4/19 from 12 PM – 1 PM. The Public Works Board Traditional Team will talk about the PWB Loan Application process and take questions from our partners in cities, counties, and special purpose districts about our upcoming funding cycle opening on May 8th. We hope to see you there!…