Open Grants, Loans and RFPs
RFP – Indigenous Survivors of Human Trafficking Wraparound Services Grant Deadline Extended
Commerce is seeking proposals from qualified tribes, tribal organizations and nonprofit organizations with the capacity and expertise to provide services to Indigenous persons who are survivors of labor and/or sex trafficking. The purpose of this grant is to fund direct services and outreach provided by tribes, tribal organizations and nonprofit organizations with the capacity and expertise to implement a person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally responsive service model to address the self-determined
Request for Application – Nonprofit and Religious Nonprofits Security Grant Program
The Washington State Department of Commerce is initiating a Request for Application (RFA) process to fund $500,000 in fiscal year 2024 for the physical security of nonprofit and religious nonprofit institutions. Grant recipients must have reasons to believe they have been subject to security threats and demonstrate a need for enhanced security. Grant funding must be used and limited to purchasing security hardware and equipment to enhance the security of
Request for Proposals for the Law Enforcement Pursuit Technology grant program
The Washington State Department of Commerce, Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention/Community Safety Unit (Commerce) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting applications from Washington state law enforcement agencies. Pursuant to direction from the Legislature, the purpose of the RFP is to provide law enforcement agencies with modern vehicle pursuit management technology, including, but not limited to, global positioning system tracking equipment, automated license plate reading technology, aircraft
Request for Information – Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EE RLF)
The EE RLF program intends to provide access to capital in the form of loans to homeowners from communities with high-energy burdens and/or environmental health risks. Funding for this revolving loan program will be made available for low to moderate income borrowers to finance projects, updates, and retrofits related to the installation of proven energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Washington expects to receive an allocation for the EE RLF
September 2023 Open Funding Opportunities for Electric Vehicles and Charging Equipment
Washington Community Charging Infrastructure Grant Program – The Washington Department of Commerce is launching the $65M electric vehicle community charging infrastructure grant program and will be accepting applications through December 1, 2023, for multi-family housing, publicly available charging, and fleet charging. Visit Washington State Electric Vehicle Charging Program website for program criteria and eligibility. The Notice of Funding Opportunity for the program opens September 6, 2023. Applications due December 1,
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September 2023 Open Funding Opportunities for Electric Vehicles and Charging Equipment
Washington Community Charging Infrastructure Grant Program – The Washington Department of Commerce is launching the $65M electric vehicle community charging infrastructure grant program and will be accepting applications through December 1, 2023, for multi-family housing, publicly available charging, and fleet charging. Visit Washington State Electric Vehicle Charging Program website for program criteria and eligibility. The Notice of Funding Opportunity for the program opens September 6, 2023. Applications due December 1,
Request for Application – Grants for Counties for Ukraine, Afghanistan Refugees
The Washington State Department of Commerce is initiating this Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit proposals from counties qualified and interested in helping stabilize newly arriving refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan and elsewhere. Commerce will award $4.3 million each year in the next two fiscal years to multiple counties in Washington. Assistance can include paying for rent and housing needs, transportation, healthcare, food, employment barrier-removal, clothing and other essential items or
Climate Planning Grant Funding Open Now
Apply now for Climate Planning grants Commerce will make approximately $30 million available in climate planning grants for the 2023-2025 biennium to implement HB 1181 (2023). Each fully planning city and county is eligible for funding based on applicability (RCW 36.70A.040 (4)). Climate planning grants are available for the development of climate change and resiliency elements in local comprehensive planning. Funding is available under a formula with priority for the
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Sarah Champion
Email: Sarah.Champion@Commerce.wa.gov
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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