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Contracting Opportunities
RFP – Communicating Housing Needs in Washington State
The Washington State Department of Commerce hereafter called “COMMERCE,” is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from firms interested in participating in a project to assist the Washington State Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) in developing public information products to help local governments (including councils and planning commissions), community members, and associated organizations understand the needs and options for accommodating more housing in their communities, as they work
Electrification of Transportation Systems (ETS) Grants Round 2 – Now Accepting Applications
Commerce is accepting grant applications for the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) – Electrification of Transportation Systems (ETS) Round 2 Grants program. This grant fund is for the continued transformation of the electric transportation market in Washington State. The Clean Energy Fund 5 Electrification of Transportation Systems Program (ETS) provides grants to Washington local governments and Tribal Governments for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Phase One applications are due on March 6,
The purpose of the RFP is to produce a report and recommendations for consideration by the governor and legislature regarding green electrolytic hydrogen and renewable fuels as required in SB 5910 (Chapter 292, Laws of 2022). The report and recommendations should help state decision makers understand the primary opportunities and challenges related to the deployment of hydrogen and renewable fuels as we work to implement the recommendations of the 2021
2023 HOME & NHTF Notice of Funding Availability
The Department of Commerce is happy to announce a new solicitation for projects seeking capital funding to develop affordable housing in Washington State. $10.8m in funding is available for developing affordable housing projects for those seeking federal capital funding for new multifamily/rental housing projects. We will consider applications for Multifamily/Rental housing projects seeking capital financing from the federal HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) programs. Applications
Sole Source Announcement for front-end data collection software
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) intends to award a sole source grant agreement (contract) to Bitfocus, Inc. The contract will be awarded on or about July 1, 2023 and will expire on June 30, 2024. The contract is $373,668.97 for the contract period. This contract provides a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) (Clarity software) for front-end data collection. HMIS is used to collect and manage data gathered while providing housing
Open Grants and Loans
Electrification of Transportation Systems (ETS) Grants Round 2 – Now Accepting Applications
Commerce is accepting grant applications for the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) – Electrification of Transportation Systems (ETS) Round 2 Grants program. This grant fund is for the continued transformation of the electric transportation market in Washington State. The Clean Energy Fund 5 Electrification of Transportation Systems Program (ETS) provides grants to Washington local governments and Tribal Governments for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Phase One applications are due on March 6,
Grant Opportunity – Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities
Commerce is accepting grant applications for the 2023 Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities program with up to $35.4 million available. Applications are due by March 23, 2023 at 4:00 pm PT. This opportunity will include two tracks: Track 1: Planning and pre-development grants are available for projects that identify sites, complete community outreach and engagement to identify community needs, complete feasibility studies, or develop cost estimates, specifications, or other
Clean Energy Fund (CEF) – Rural Clean Energy Grants
Commerce is now accepting applications for funding from the Rural Clean Energy program. This Clean Energy Fund (CEF) program supports dairy digester bioenergy projects and clean energy research, development and implementation in Washington’s rural communities. Applications are due March 23, 2023. The program provides $4.6 million in clean energy grant funding. There will be one single solicitation with three separate track: Dairy digester bioenergy projects: Approximately $1.8 million is available
Sole Source Notices
Sole Source Announcement for front-end data collection software
The Department of Commerce (Commerce) intends to award a sole source grant agreement (contract) to Bitfocus, Inc. The contract will be awarded on or about July 1, 2023 and will expire on June 30, 2024. The contract is $373,668.97 for the contract period. This contract provides a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) (Clarity software) for front-end data collection. HMIS is used to collect and manage data gathered while providing housing
Matching Funds
Matching grants available for federal broadband infrastructure financing opportunities
Important funding updates from the Washington State Broadband Office Matching Grant application changes There is approximately $ 25 million set-aside for Matching Grant applications. This is an “open cycle” on a first come, first serve basis, until funds are exhausted. There is a maximum $5 million dollar million or 25 percent of the federal grant amount sought, whichever is less. Eligible projects: eligible entities applying for federal broadband infrastructure funding.
Intergovernmental Agreements
Pursuant to RCW 39.34 Interlocal Cooperation Act, Commerce has made its Intergovernmental Agreements available to the public. For copies of a contract, please contact our Public Disclosure Office.
Public Notices
Additional Information
Contact
Sarah Champion
Email: Sarah.Champion@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-764-3725
Commerce Funding Programs
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
Clean Energy Fund
Community Capital Facilities
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB)
Community Services Block Grants
Consolidated Homeless Grant
Disaster Recovery
Export Vouchers
Fund Local Community-Based Loans
Growth Management Planning Grants
HOME Housing Block Grants
Housing Trust Fund
Public Works Board
Small Business Credit Initiative
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Funding