Commerce awards infrastructure funding to nine cities and counties across Washington state for energy conservation projects to reduce operating costs, improve environmental quality OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced the first group of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) awards to help nine local governments plan for future projects. Grants are funded by the Biden Administration’s 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known…
AMENDED: Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Community Safety Councils We are now accepting funding proposals from the Washington Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative for Community Safety Councils.. Background In 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) launched the Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI), allocating funds to support comprehensive, evidence-based violence intervention and prevention strategies designed to prevent and reduce violent crime in communities. These multidisciplinary strategies engage…
The Washington Department of Commerce is soliciting proposals from those qualified and interested in grant funding to conduct projects in alignment with the federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) requirements and Washington’s JAG Priority Areas. The Innovation Fund is a program supported by the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG program. Named after Edward “Eddie” R. Byrne, an officer in the New York City Police Department who was murdered while protecting a…
Gamesight, House of How, One More Game will participate in world’s largest computer and video games tradeshow Aug. 21-26 in Cologne, Germany OLYMPIA, WA – Three Washington state companies will join international trade experts from the Department of Commerce at Gamescom, taking place in Cologne, Germany, Aug. 21-26. This is the first state-sponsored trip to the world’s largest tradeshow for computer and video games. Gamescom draws hundreds of thousands of…
The Washington Department of Commerce is initiating this Request for Proposals to solicit Proposals from those qualified and interested in providing technical assistance to local governments in order to prepare, publish and submit their local homeless housing plans pursuant to RCW 43.185C.050. Please see attached RFP. Download the RFP (Word) Preproposal Conference: Register to attend the August 15, 2024 preproposal conference at 10:00 a.m. PT Reply by date: September 4,…
Annual awards recognize exceptional accomplishments by local governments and partners in land use planning and development OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Commerce is pleased to announce the 12 winners of the 2024 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards. Presented annually since 2006, the Governor’s Smart Communities Awards recognize local governments and their partners for exceptional land use planning and development. “Each year, I get to elevate plans, projects or…
Grants awarded to 17 projects for the acquisition, renovation, and new construction of behavioral health facilities in 10 counties OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced $48.5 million in grants to 17 projects that will assist people with a wide variety of behavioral health conditions and offer community-based treatment for people leaving Eastern State and Western State hospitals. In total, these investments in 10 counties across…
Commerce is soliciting proposals from qualified firms interested in conducting a study of agricultural tourism and producing a final report in order to establish a framework for the State Legislature to consider actions related to accessory uses of small and medium-sized farms, including but not limited to seasonal festivals, private celebrations, education, retail and entertainment. Proposals are due no later than August 26, 2024. Contact: Robb Zerr, robb.zerr@commerce.wa.gov Download the…
Rebate program is first of its kind in the nation and applies to several popular EV models SEATTLE — The Washington State Department of Commerce launched its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Instant Rebate Program today. The program will provide up to $9,000 off a new EV lease for low-income drivers at point-of-sale, bringing lease payments under $200 a month on several popular electric models at current pricing – well below…
Espanol (PDF) Reinvestment Project funding will boost planning, prevention and crisis intervention efforts throughout Washington OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced $7.6 million in grants to 21 organizations disrupting firearm violence in communities disproportionately harmed by the Nixon-era war on drugs – the historic design and enforcement of U.S. state and federal criminal laws and penalties for drug possession. Grants are funded by the Washington…