
General Purpose Grants

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General Purpose Grant applications will be due June 14, 2023, and submitted online using ZoomGrants. Guidance is available at the bottom of this page.
Additional resources are available under Technical Assistance Resources/Guidance Materials.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Purpose Grants are made available annually through a competitive application process to assist Washington State small cities, towns and counties in carrying out significant community and economic development projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The Washington State CDBG Program is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Examples of eligible General Purpose Grant activities include:
- Public facilities, such as water, wastewater and streets
- Community facilities, such as community centers, fire stations and food banks
- Housing rehabilitation and infrastructure in support of housing
Funds Available
We estimate $11 million will be available for CDBG General Purpose Grants in 2023. The maximum amount is $2,000,000 for construction and $30,000 for planning.
Eligibility Guidelines
Eligible applicants are non-entitlement Washington State cities, towns, and counties.
Special purpose districts, public housing authorities, port districts, community action agencies, economic development councils, other non-profit organizations, and Indian tribes are not eligible to apply directly to the state CDBG Program for funding but may be a partner and sub-recipient of funding through eligible jurisdictions.
Projects must principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons, or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
2023 CDBG General Purpose Grant Cycle Resources
ZoomGrants University with link to FAQs
Setting Up Your Application Account and Creating Application – ZG University (Zoomgrants.com)
Using ZoomGrants to apply for CDBG General Purpose Grants
Preview of 2023 ZoomGrants CDBG Application
Application Materials
Program Overview
Eligible Project Tests
LMI Worksheet and Guide
LMI Map SAMPLE
Citizen Participation Guide
Public Hearing HANDOUT 2023- English
Public Hearing HANDOUT2023- Spanish
Public Hearing SAMPLE NOTICE
Grievance Procedure SAMPLE
Ethnicity and Race Instructions
Application Questions
Project Budget Form and Instructions
Operations Budget Form and Instructions
Work Plan
Program Links
Award Lists
Need help?
Jon Galow, Section Manager
Jon.Galow@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 509-847-5021
Jacquie Andresen, Project Manager
Jacquie.Andresen@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-3017
Jeff Hinckle, Project Manager
Planning Activities
Jeff.Hinckle@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-605-2402