Ma waxaad si gaar ah wax uga raadinaysaa Ganacsiga? Waxaanu barnaamijyadeena u kala qaybinay qaybahayada asaasiga ah ee hoose, ama dooro Dhammaan Barnaamijyada si aan kuugu aragno liiska alifbeetada ee dhammaan barnaamijyada Ganacsiga ee jira.
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Access to Capital
Small businesses require capital to grow. Unfortunately, many loan programs are designed to serve larger businesses. To close the funding gap, […]
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Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales and Use Tax
The 2019 Encouraging Investments in Affordable and Supportive Housing Act (RCW 82.14.540) authorized a new state-shared local tax to be […]
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Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB)
The Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) advises the Department of Commerce on housing and housing-related issues. AHAB has […]
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Annual Point in Time (PIT) Count
The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is an annual count of people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness carried out on one night […]
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Apple Health and Homes Initiative
Apple Health and Homes (AHAH) is a multi-agency effort that pairs healthcare services with housing resources for some of our […]
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Appliance Standards
Appliance standards represent a cost-effective strategy to protect consumers and businesses and strengthen the state’s clean energy economy. Efficiency products […]
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Asset Building Program
The Asset Building Program offers start-up support and free consultation for communities interested in building assets across Washington.
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Associate Economic Development (ADO) Network
The Department of Commerce team of economic development experts works closely with our local and regional partners to coordinate recruitment, […]
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BEAD Challenge
Welcome to Washington’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) Challenge Page. We will conduct a required state challenge process during […]
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Behavioral Health Facilities Program
These grants help pay for construction and equipment costs to support new or established behavioral health facilities, such as community […]
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Behavioral Health Model Ordinance Project
The Department of Commerce was charged by the Washington State Legislature per ESSB 6168 (2020), Section 127 (27) to develop […]
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Bond Cap Allocation Program
Since its inception in 1987, the Bond Cap Allocation Program has approved more than $16.9 billion in tax-exempt private activity […]
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Bond User’s Clearinghouse
The Bond User’s Clearinghouse provides a wealth of data on bond issuances and local government debt across Washington, as required […]
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Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
The Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) provides low interest loans to local governments, non-profits, tribes, ports, and private businesses undertaking […]
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Build My Export Plan
The first step to successfully exporting is to develop a written plan. The process of thinking through the important questions […]
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Buildable Lands Program
Included as a component of the Growth Management Act (GMA) in 1997, the Review and Evaluation Program under RCW 36.70A.215 […]
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Building Communities Fund Program
State grants are available to nonprofit, community-based organizations to defray eligible capital costs to acquire, construct, renovate or rehabilitate nonresidential […]
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Building for the Arts Program
Since 1991, the state has awarded award grants to nonprofit performing arts, art museum and cultural organizations.
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Business Development
Business recruitment, retention and expansion. We drive economic growth by building business organically and attracting new business investment into Washington […]
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Capacity Building, Outreach and Support Program (CBOS)
Many people in our state need a safe and affordable place to live. Some groups face more challenges than others, […]
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Capital Facilities Planning
Capital facilities plans can help your jurisdiction use its limited funding wisely and most efficiently to maximize your funding opportunities. […]
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CBPS Clean Buildings Portal
The Clean Buildings Portal is a database of all covered buildings. It provides Tier 1 building owners with a secure […]
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CBPS Incentives
The Early Adopter Incentive program provides incentives to building owners who demonstrate early compliance with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard […]
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CBPS Rulemaking, Trainings and Workgroup
Resources Office Hours A dedicated space outside of our scheduled trainings and workshops to connect with our Clean Buildings staff, […]
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CBPS Support and Resources
Commerce serves as the administrator of the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. We are also here for technical assistance. The building […]
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CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds
CDBG-DR funding is designed to address needs that remain after all other assistance has been exhausted by funding long-term recovery […]
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CDBG General Purpose Grants
CDBG General Purpose grants are open on an ongoing basis, as funds are available. Funding is to assist eligible Washington […]
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CDBG Plans and Reports
Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Performance and Evaluation report (PER) are designed to help states assess their affordable […]
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CDBG Project Resources
Resources to provide guidance and assist in the management of CDBG-funded construction and non-construction projects are available. Management handbook Guidance […]
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CDBG Public Services Grants
The state CDBG program annually awards Public Services Grants to 17 non-entitlement counties throughout Washington State. These grants support partnerships […]
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CERB Committed Private Partner Program (CPP)
Loans and grants for construction of public infrastructure necessary for private business expansion. Funding availability CERB offers loans at $5 […]
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CERB Planning Program (PP)
CERB provides limited grant funding for studies to evaluate high-priority economic development projects, and rural broadband projects. When considering planning […]
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CERB Prospective Development Program (PD)
The Prospective Development (PD) program serves rural communities by offering grant loan project funding to local governments and federally recognized […]
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CERB Rural Broadband (RB)
CERB provides low-interest loan/grant packages to local governments and federally recognized Indian tribes, financing the cost to build infrastructure to […]
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Child Care Partnership Grants (CCPG)
Child Care Partnership Grants fund community-driven organizing, planning and pre-design activities to build community readiness to address the shortage of […]
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Civilian-Military Land Use Compatibility
Growth Management Services supports civilian-military communication in local planning as a critical means of identifying community and military interests in […]
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Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS)
Clean buildings are essential to meeting our state energy goals. In 2019 the Clean Buildings bill was signed into law, […]
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Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA)
On May 7, 2019, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) (SB 5116, 2019), which […]
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Clean Transportation
Transportation is the state’s number one source of greenhouse gas emissions and a major source of local air pollution that […]
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Clearinghouse on Human Trafficking
The Washington State Clearinghouse on Human Trafficking provides information on statewide efforts to combat trafficking and resources for victims and […]
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Climate Commitment Act (CCA)
The Climate Commitment Act (CCA) is Washington’s cap-and-invest program. It requires Washington’s largest emitting businesses to purchase allowances equal to […]
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Climate Planning
This page provides planning guidance, grants and other resources for developing a climate element that mitigates greenhouse gas emissions and […]
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Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program (CPRG)
The federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program (EPA.gov) is one of many federal funding opportunities created through the Inflation Reduction Act and run through […]
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Collaborative Roadmap
The Collaborative Roadmap Phase III project was a two-year project, funded by the Washington State Legislature, focused on updates to […]
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Commerce WorkFirst
Commerce WorkFirst is Washington state’s welfare reform program designed to help Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants become self-sufficient.
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Community Advisory Team (CAT)
The Community Advisory Team (formerly known as the Policy Advisory Team) represents the broad array of interest groups in the […]
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Community Behavioral Health Rental Assistance Program (CBRA)
The Community Behavioral Health Rental Assistance (CBRA) program provides a long-term rental subsidy for high-risk individuals and households with behavioral […]
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Community Capital Facilities
You may not think about the Department of Commerce when your school gets a new Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning […]
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Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
The CDBG program improves the economic, social and physical environment of eligible, rural cities and counties to enhance the quality […]
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Community Economic Opportunities
Obstacles to self-sufficiency come in many different forms, but one thing is universally true: when we pull together to help […]
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Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB)
The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) was formed in 1982 to respond to local economic development in Washington communities. CERB provides […]
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Community Reinvestment Project (CRP)
The Community Reinvestment Project (CRP) is a community-designed plan to uplift communities disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs. The goal is to […]
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Community Safety
The Community Safety Unit includes the Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention with a focus on programs designed to […]
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Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Commerce’s Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) aims to help individuals and families meet their basic needs, achieve self-sufficiency, and improve […]
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Community-Law Enforcement Partnership Program (CLEP)
The Washington Legislature created the Community-Law Enforcement Partnership (CLEP) program in 2021 to foster community engagement through neighborhood organizing, law […]
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Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP)
The Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) was created in 2021 to fund utility improvements for affordable housing. This program […]
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Consolidated Homeless Grant
The Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) provides resources to fund homeless crisis response systems to support communities in ending homelessness. Grants […]
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Continuum of Care
The Washington State Department of Commerce is the Collaborative Applicant for the Washington Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS […]
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Coordinated Entry
Coordinated Entry (CE) aims to promote processes in the Balance of State Continuum of Care that serve and build power […]
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Crime Victim Resource Directory
The Crime Victim Resource Directory provides information on the victim services currently funded by the Office of Crime Victim Advocacy. […]
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Crime Victims Advocacy
The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) serves as a voice within government for the needs of crime victims in […]
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Critical Areas Protection
The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires all cities and counties to adopt development regulations that protect critical areas. These regulations […]
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Decarbonization of District Energy Systems
Washington is leading the nation with existing building performance standards. The legislature recognizes that building decarbonization is necessary to achieve […]
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Defense Community Compatibility Account (DCCA)
The 2019 Legislature created the Defense Community Compatibility Account (DCCA) with to support necessary infrastructure and support compatible land use […]
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Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC)
The Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) advocates for better services and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The […]
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Digital Equity Forum
Washington state is listening to community ideas for ways to advance digital equity. Access to broadband services is essential and […]
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Digital Navigator Program
The Digital Navigator Program leads collaborative partners implementing activities to eliminate barriers providing a path forward in equitable digital inclusion […]
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Disabilities Workgroup
The Disabilities Workgroup supports the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program and the Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund (DDETF) […]
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Dispute Resolution Program
The Dispute Resolution program offers an alternative to resolving common disputes without resorting to civil court mediation by providing funding […]
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Drive-In WiFi Hotspots
Broadband equity is not just a rural challenge. The drive-In Wi-Fi hotspot project addresses underserved and economically disadvantaged communities in […]
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Early Learning Facilities Program
Commerce will issue capital grants through a competitive process to K-12 school districts and eligible organizations to create additional early […]
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low-to-moderate income workers and families get a tax break. Many people in Washington are […]
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Economic development with CRP
CRP's economic development program is repairing wealth disparities in communities disproportionally harmed by the war on drugs. This includes creating […]
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Ecosystem Planning
The Ecosystem Services program is responsible for implementing natural environment protection and restoration policy in the Growth Management Act. This […]
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Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council (EVCC)
Accelerating toward electric transportation for a cleaner future in Washington. In March 2022, the Washington Legislature passed and Governor Inslee […]
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Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program utilizes federal funds to support communities in providing street outreach, emergency shelter, rental assistance, […]
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Emissions Performance Standard (EPS)
The emissions performance standard (EPS) is a set of state-imposed rules to a limit the amount of CO2 that each […]
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Energy and Climate Policy Advisory Committee
Pursuant to a proviso in section 23 of the Clean Energy Transformation Act, the Department of Commerce convened the Energy […]
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Energy Audit Incentive for Public Buildings Program
The Energy Audit Incentive for Public Buildings Program offers $20 million to assist publicly owned buildings with the cost of […]
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Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grants Program (EECBG)
Capacity-building planning grants for local governments. Washington is passing through $2,046,501 in federal formula funding for the federal EECBG program […]
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Energy Efficiency Retrofits Grants
Energy Efficiency grants provide competitive funding for energy efficiency improvements at public buildings and facilities, such as schools, hospitals, community […]
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Energy Incentives for Residential Homes and Clean Buildings
Commerce programs focusing on improving energy efficiency in public and residential buildings, supporting weatherization efforts for low-income households, and promoting […]
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Energy Independence Act (EIA)
The Energy Independence Act (EIA or I-937) requires electric utilities serving at least 25,000 retail customers to use renewable energy […]
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Energy Programs in Communities (EPIC)
The Energy Programs in Communities (EPIC) unit, a part of the Energy Division and State Energy Office, is responsible for […]
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Energy Resilience and Emergency Management
Electricity is essential to our daily life and is the lifeline for our communities. Electricity pumps clean drinking water and […]
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Equitable Access to Credit Program
The Equitable Access to Credit Program, a tax credit program, awards grants to qualified lending institutions to provide businesses in […]
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Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard (ESDS)
The Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard (ESDS) is a building performance standard that all affordable housing projects that receive capital funds through […]
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Export Assistance
Washington State is one of the country’s major export hubs, exporting nearly $80 billion in goods annually. The Department of […]
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Family and Adult Homelessness
Homelessness impacts thousands of adults and families with children in Washington state. The Office of Family and Adult Homelessness (OFAH) […]
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Family-Friendly Workplaces
The Employer-Supported Child Care Technical Assistance Program (also known as Family-Friendly Workplaces) offers professional, no-cost business consultations that support employers […]
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FCC National Broadband Map
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has published a new FCC National Broadband Map. This map attempts to show where internet […]
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Federal Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP)
Washington is launching a program to support access to important Inflation Reduction Act federal tax incentives available to organizations to […]
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Federal Funding for Clean Energy
The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act […]
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Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program (FFGWAP)
Washington is launching a program to support access to Federal Funds grant writing assistance for communities across the State. In […]
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Firearm Violence Data
Understanding firearm-related violence data is important in policymaking decisions. Using state and federal data sources, the Office of Firearm Safety […]
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Foreclosure Fairness Program
The Foreclosure Fairness Program provides homeowner foreclosure assistance through free housing counseling, civil legal aid, and foreclosure mediation. The program, […]
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Foreign investment is humming right along nationwide. After a slight drop during the Great Recession, investments are strong once again, […]
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Fuel Mix Disclosure and Greenhouse Gas Content Reports
Each electric supplier, or utility, serving retail customers in Washington must disclose to its customers the mix of fuels used […]
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Funding Opportunities for Multifamily Rental Housing
Funding opportunities for the WA Housing Trust Fund (HTF), National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), HOME Rental development program, and Housing […]
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Governor’s Smart Communities Awards
The Governor’s Smart Communities Awards recognize outstanding efforts of local communities and their partners throughout the state, creating vibrant and […]
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Growth Management
Growth Management Services (GMS) serves to assist and guide local governments, state agencies, and others to manage growth and development, […]
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Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund (HAEIF)
The mission of the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund (HAEIF) is financing projects that expand and diversify local industry and […]
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HEAL Act and Environmental Justice
Since the inception of the Governor’s Environmental Justice Taskforce in 2019, Commerce has been involved in advancing the state’s initiatives […]
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HOME Rental Development Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Rental Development program is a housing block grant program used […]
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Homeless Councils
The Washington State Advisory Council on Homelessness (SACH) and the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) meet quarterly to collaborate and inform state policy to […]
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Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
State and federally-funded homeless and housing service providers use HMIS to collect and manage data gathered while providing housing assistance […]
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Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP)
The Legislature established the Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP) in 2016 with passage of the Homeless Student Stability and Opportunity […]
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Homeless System Performance
Performance measures help evaluate the effectiveness of homeless crisis response systems as they work to ensure that homelessness is rare, […]
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Homelessness Diversion Program
The Diversion Program is a critical resource in the homeless crisis response system. This grant provides funding for diversion services […]
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Homelessness Lived Experience Advisory Committee
The Homelessness Assistance Unit (HAU) Lived Experience Advisory Committee provides insight, perspective, ideas and recommendations that make homeless crisis response […]
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Homelessness Response
In Washington, the response to homelessness consists of federal, state-wide, and local efforts. Commerce provides a framework to ensure alignment […]
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Homeownership
Commerce’s Homeownership Unit works to create and maintain strong, sustainable, inclusive communities through homeownership opportunities. Department of Commerce support ranges […]
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Homeownership Capital Programs
The Homeownership Capital Program provides capital funding through the Housing Trust Fund for various programs to provide homeownership opportunities to […]
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Homeownership Disparities Workgroup
In the 2021-23 Operating Budget, the Legislature tasked the Department of Commerce with convening a diverse homeownership-focused work group to […]
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Horumarinta Washington
Waaxda ganacsigu waxay horumarisaa gobolka gudaha iyo dibaddaba si loo abuuro fursado dhaqaale oo cusub bulshooyinka gobolka oo dhan, oo […]
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Host Homes Programs Report
Washington state law requires that nonprofit agencies that are operating a host home program that serves youth under the age […]
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Housing Preservation Program
The Housing Preservation Program makes funds available for major building improvements, preservation renovations or upgrades, and system replacements necessary for […]
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Housing Trust Fund Program (HTF)
Since 1986, the state’s Housing Trust Fund has invested over $2 billion in capital funding and helped build or preserve […]
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Industry Trade Shows
Trade shows offer states and businesses a chance to expand into new markets. Washington State not only competes against the […]
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Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebates programs provide rebates for home improvements like energy efficiency and home electrification […]
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InfoNet
The Washington InfoNet is a web-based data collection system for victim service providers to report on the clients they serve […]
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International Trade Missions
Trade missions are a critical tool for marketing the state. As much as technology has changed the way business is […]
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Internet for All Initiative
The Washington State Broadband Office led a state planning process to develop a Five-Year Action Plan and a State Digital […]
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Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and […]
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Keep Working Washington
The Working Washington program was formed in response to the Keep Washington Working Act of 2019. It addresses statewide policy […]
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Key Industries
Washington’s economy is vibrant and full of transformational entrepreneurs who changed the way we do business across the globe. With […]
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Anagu waxaanu nahay hogaanka gobolka ee masuulka ka ah horumarinta iyo horumarinta bulshada iyo dhaqaalaha waara ee Washington. Waxaan maamulnaa […]
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Landlord Damage Relief Program
Washington state’s Landlord Mitigation Law (RCW 43.31.605) became effective on June 7th of 2018 to provide landlords with an incentive […]
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Landlord Mitigation Program
The Landlord Mitigation Program launched in 2018 originally offering damage relief to landlords that provide housing to tenants that are […]
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Landlord Survivor Relief Program
The Landlord Survivor Relief program can award payments of up to $5,000 for damages directly to the landlord when the […]
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Lead-based Paint
The Department of Commerce regulates certification, accreditation, enforcement and compliance for firms and individuals who must use lead-safe work practices. […]
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Lead-Based Paint Activities Program (LBP)
Lead-based Paint activities primarily involve the abatement of lead-based paint (LBP).
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Lead-Based Paint Training and Certification
To offer work on pre-1978 residential or child-occupied facilities, a firm must be certified by Commerce's Lead-based Paint Program.
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Legal Assistance with CRP
CRP is funding civil and criminal legal assistance to provide post-conviction relief and case assistance for communities disproportionally harmed by […]
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Library Capital Improvement Program
The Library Capital Improvement Program was created by the Legislature in their 2019 Regular Session to assist libraries operated by […]
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Local Government Fiscal Note Program
The Local Government Fiscal Note Program helps elected leaders understand the fiscal impacts that proposed state legislation could have on […]
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Local Government Portal
Commerce is the one agency in state government built to understand and support the diverse needs of local leaders across […]
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Local Jurisdiction Fuel Planning
EREMO has developed guidance to help public and private entities in the state of Washington estimate their fuel consumption in […]
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Local Project Review
The Local Project Review Act was established in 1995 as the statewide framework for local government land use planning review […]
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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP aims to help low-income households in Washington receive affordable, dependable utility services and avoid disconnection.
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Manufactured/Mobile Home Relocation Assistance Program
If you own your manufactured or mobile home and live in a community closing in Washington, you may be eligible […]
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Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Program (MFTE)
The Multi-Family Housing Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) program began in 1995, codified as RCW 84.14, to incentivize residential development in […]
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Multifamily Rental Housing
The Washington State Department of Commerce is committed to creating and preserving affordable housing for Washingtonians of all backgrounds. Washington, […]
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National Housing Trust Fund Program (NHTF)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) program complements existing federal, state and […]
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Natural Resource Lands
All local governments in Washington state need to determine where natural resource industries, including forestry, agricultural, mining, and fisheries industries, […]
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Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention (OFSVP)
The Department of Commerce is committed to building strong communities to support successful businesses and self-sufficient families. Strengthening communities is […]
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Office of Tribal Relations (OTR)
Tribal communities have been the stewards of the lands of Washington State since time immemorial. The Department of Commerce respects […]
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Ombuds Workgroup
The ombuds programs support people experiencing issues with service providers while receiving long term care, behavioral health, or developmental disability […]
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Operating and Maintenance Funds Programs
The Department of Commerce administers two programs that fund building operations and regular maintenance. The traditional Operating and Maintenance (OM) […]
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Outreach Grants
Commerce is strengthening communities across Washington by providing grants to community-based organizations with experience and cultural skills to enroll people […]
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Periodic Update
This page is dedicated to the Growth Management Act Periodic Update. We post checklists, guidance documents and other GMA related […]
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Permanent Supportive Housing
The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness stated that Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is an intervention for people who need […]
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Permanent Supportive Housing Advisory Committee
Permanent supportive housing (PSH) is defined in RCW 36.70A.030 (16) as non-time-limited housing for persons with disabling conditions who have experienced homelessness […]
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Planners’ Forums
The Planners’ Forums are a combined effort on behalf of Department of Commerce, the Planning Association of Washington, and the […]
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Planning and Predesign Capital Equity Program
Commerce has many programs that fund the construction of capital projects and capital projects require planning and predesign activities prior […]
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Planning for Middle Housing
This page provides guidance, model ordinances and other resources to assist local jurisdictions in developing middle housing regulations for their […]
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Public Facility Feasibility Reviews Program
Commerce manages the public facilities district (PFD) independent financial feasibility review program, as required by Chapter 36.100.025 RCW and Chapter 35.57.025 RCW. […]
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Public Retail Broadband
Towns, second class cities and counties Under Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1336, a town, second class city, or county may […]
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Public Works Board
Since its founding in 1985, the Public Works Board (PWB) has awarded more than $3.1 billion in loans and grants […]
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Puget Sound Mapping Project
The Puget Sound Mapping Project provides a mapping tool for regional and local governments that shows growth patterns around the […]
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PWB – Technical Assistance, Training Events and Resources
Technical assistance from Tech Teams Does your community have an infrastructure improvement project that needs to happen, but you aren’t […]
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PWB Broadband Financing
The Public Works Board (Board) Broadband program is authorized by state statute (RCW 43.155.160). Its purpose is to loan and […]
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PWB Traditional Financing
The Public Works Board (Board) is authorized by state statute (RCW 43.155). Its purpose is to loan and grant money […]
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Reentry Grant Program
In 2021, the Washington State Legislature created the Reentry Grant Program, appropriating $5 million to the Department of Commerce “to […]
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Reentry Services with CRP
Reentry services are proven to increase the likelihood of successful reentry for individuals who are transitioning from incarceration back into […]
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Regional Resiliency Assessment Program (RRAP)
The Regional Resiliency Assessment Program (RRAP) is a voluntary, cooperative assessment among public and private sector partners of targeted critical […]
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Religious and Nonprofit Security Grant
The Religious and Nonprofit Security Grant program pays for security equipment, training, and other critical safety needs for faith organizations […]
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Renewable Fuels
Green hydrogen and renewable fuels offer a pathway to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and achieve clean energy targets for […]
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Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP)
The Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP) aims to minimize exposure to lead-based paint dust during renovation, repair, or painting […]
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Research and Development Services
The Research and Development Services Unit includes several municipal research programs, the division’s securitization team, as well as a research […]
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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) capitalizes on Washington’s senior population’s skills and energy for community improvements.
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Rights-of-Way Safety Initiative
During the 2022 legislative session, Gov. Inslee submitted a proposal to the Legislature to deliver housing and services to individuals […]
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Safe Storage Program
Supported by the Legislature, the Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention received $1 million in state funding to support […]
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Safety and Access for Immigrant Victims Program
Commerce’s Safety and Access for Immigrant Victims initiative aims to promote and provide consistent, equal protections to immigrants who are […]
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Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program
The HUD 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) grant was awarded to Commerce by the federal Office of Housing and Urban […]
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Sexual Assault Response Best Practices
The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy created two documents to assist communities with accessing nurses who serve sexual assault victims.
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Short Course on Local Planning
The Short Course on Local Planning offers an overview of land use planning laws in Washington, an introduction to comprehensive […]
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Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN)
Small businesses require capital to grow. We offer your growing business several loan programs designed just for small businesses, to help […]
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Small Business Training and Education Center
Like going to business school, but better. Our goal is to provide the tools, resources, education, training and support you […]
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Solar for All Funding
Solar for All grant funding to make solar energy accessible to income-qualified Washingtonians.
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Special Initiatives
The Special Initiatives Unit implements new legislative priorities to ensure everyone in Washington has access to safety, belonging, and the […]
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State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP)
Funding strategies to improve implementation and enforcement of laws for court-ordered firearm surrender and prohibitions. The DOJ Byrne State Crisis […]
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State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP)
Executive Order 20-01 created the State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP) Office. SEEP works with state agencies to achieve reductions […]
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State Fleet Vehicle Electrification
State fleet vehicles are a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To meet GHG limits established in RCW 70A.45.050, […]
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State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEAR)
The State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program provides grants to eligible third-party administrators to provide rebates and incentives to […]
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State Project Improvement Grants Program (SPI)
State Project Improvement (SPI) grants provide funding for state agencies to redesign building projects to increase energy efficiency and environmental […]
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State Strategic Plan, Annual Reports and Audits
Commerce is responsible for a State Strategic Plan and Annual Report to the legislature on Washington state’s efforts to address […]
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State Surplus Program
The cost of land in Washington makes affordable housing construction a challenge for developers. One solution is to use state […]
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Submitting Documents to the State
Building Washington’s future requires effective coordination between state and local government. The citizens of Washington expect state and local government […]
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SYNC System Improvement Team
The Legislature created the System Improvement Team, SYNC, in 2017’s HB 1677. The interagency collaborative works to “identify, implement, and […]
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Technical Assistance Report
“Time, Trust, Technology: community first for small business success”, is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive study to document the services available to […]
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Tenancy Preservation Program
Washington State’s Tenancy Preservation Program (2019 amendments to RCW 59.18.410(3) and 43.31.605(c)) became effective on June 29, 2019. The program […]
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Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
The HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program utilizes Federal funds to support communities by providing utility, deposit and ongoing rental […]
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Training and Tools for Recipients of Housing Funds
Washington is committed to safe, decent and affordable housing for all residents. While housing affordability and wealth inequality are leading […]
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Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) is a market-based mechanism that encourages the voluntary transfer of growth from areas a community […]
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Transit-Oriented Development
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is the way communities have historically developed around the world, with clusters of human development near key […]
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Transportation Electrification Strategy (TES)
The directive from RCW 43.392.040(1)(a) is aimed to help advance our state’s market and infrastructure readiness to support all new […]
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Transportation Planning
The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires the transportation element to implement and be consistent with the land use element. Counties […]
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Tribal Climate Resilience Program
Climate change impacts different tribes in different ways, depending on their unique geography, culture and economy. Commerce has consulted with […]
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Tribal Planning Coordination
The Growth Management Act requires some cities and counties to include a climate resilience element within their comprehensive plans. Many […]
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Updating GMA Housing Elements
Cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) must include a housing element in their comprehensive plans. The […]
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Utility Extreme Heat Shutoff Moratorium
Utility Extreme Heat Shutoff Moratorium (House Bill 1329) prohibits electrical and water companies from involuntarily terminating utility service to any […]
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Utility Resource Plans
The electric utility resource plans law, 19.280 RCW, requires all state electric utilities to develop and update resource plans (RP) […]
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Violence prevention with CRP
The Legislature identified violence reduction as one program area to focus Community Reinvestment funding, specifically focusing on “community-based violence intervention […]
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WA Statewide Human Trafficking Task Forces
In Washington state, there are three tasks forces that are working to identify the resources needed to address human trafficking. […]
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WA-EOP Commission
The Commission operates as an Advisory Board to the Washington Employee Ownership Program (EOP). Meeting quarterly, the commission will offer […]
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WA-EOP Tax Credit
Beginning July 1, 2024, an occupation tax credit for costs related to converting a qualifying business to an employee ownership […]
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Washington Child Care Collaborative Task Force (C3TF)
The Child Care Collaborative Task Force (C3TF) was created by the Washington State Legislature in 2018 (SHB 2367) to develop […]
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Washington Employee Ownership Program (WA-EOP)
The Washington State Department of Commerce is tasked by the legislature to administer the Washington State Employee Ownership Program. This […]
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Washington EV Instant Rebate Program
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s EV Instant Rebates Program is now open. It focuses on supporting low-income residents and […]
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Washington Families Clean Energy Credits Grant Program
Up to 675,000 Washington households will see electricity bills reduced by $200 thanks to the state Climate Commitment Act. The […]
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Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO)
In recognition that broadband access is critical to the residents of Washington, RCW 43.330.532 established the Washington State Broadband Office […]
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Washington State Energy Strategy
Avoiding the worst impacts of climate change requires a comprehensive commitment to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. Washington launched initial efforts […]
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Washington Statewide Reentry Council
The Washington Statewide Reentry Council advocates for Washington state laws, investments, and attitudes that improve reentry outcomes, increase public safety […]
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Weatherization
Committed to lowering energy bills and increasing energy efficiency to eligible households in Washington. Are you looking for ways to lower […]
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Youth Homelessness Prevention
The Office of Homeless Youth’s (OHY) goal is to ensure safe and stable housing for all young people across the […]
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Youth Recreational Facilities Program
State grants are available to nonprofit organizations to help defray eligible capital costs for acquisition, construction and renovation of nonresidential […]
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Zero Energy Toolkit
The guidance by building steps and resource links are intended to assist in the development of a Zero Energy (ZE) […]