The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) was formed in 1982 to respond to local economic development in Washington communities. CERB provides funding to local governments and federally recognized tribes for public infrastructure which supports private business growth and expansion. Eligible projects include domestic and industrial water, storm water, wastewater, public buildings, telecommunications, and port facilities.
Board vacancies
CERB currently has three vacancies. All three terms are for three years, and end on September 2, 2028. Members can serve up to two terms. CERB Board Member Roles & Responsibilities (PDF)
- Location: South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus
4220 – 6th AVE SE, Building 1, Room 186
Lacey, WA 98503
Resources
News and updates
May 21, 2026
- On May 21, 2026, The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $3,360,000 in low interest loans and grants for planning, economic development, and public infrastructure improvements, intended to spur business growth and job creation, in Clark, Kitsap, Pend Oreille, Pierce, Thurston and Whatcom Counties. Read more in our May 2026 Newsletter (PDF).
May 19, 2026
- On March 19, 2026, the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $150,000 grants for planning intended to spur future business growth and job creation in Douglas and Grant Counties. Read more in our March 2026 Newsletter (PDF).
January 20, 2026
- On January 15, 2026, the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $9,605,000 in low interest loans and grants for planning, economic development, and public infrastructure improvements, intended to spur business growth and job creation, in Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Franklin, Jefferson, Kitsap, Pend Oreille, San Juan, Spokane, Whatcom, and Whitman Counties. Read more in our January 2026 Newsletter (PDF).
November 24, 2025
- On November 20, 2025, the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $7,250,000 in low interest loans and grants for planning, economic development, and public infrastructure improvements, intended to spur business growth and job creation, in Chelan, Cowlitz, Mason, Pierce, and Spokane Counties. Read more in our November 2025 Newsletter (PDF).
September 22, 2025
- On September 18, 2025, CERB approved $150,000 in grants for planning economic development, intended to spur business growth and job creation, in Klickitat and Pend Oreille Counties. Read more in our September 2025 newsletter (PDF).
July 23, 2025
- On July 17, 2025, CERB approved $2,193,192 in grants for planning, economic development, and broadband improvements, intended to spur business growth and job creation, in Columbia, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties. Read more in our July 2025 Newsletter (PDF).
May 19 2025
- On May 15, 2025, CERB approved $2,450,000 in low interest loans and grants for planning, economic development, and public infrastructure improvements, intended to spur business growth and job creation, in Benton and Spokane Counties. Read more in our May 2025 Newsletter (PDF).
Resources
2023-25 CERB Project Map
Since 1982, CERB has helped communities in every corner of the state grow by making strategic investments to spur job creation. Check out our map to see the number of projects and CERB dollars invested by county in the 2023-25 Biennium.
- CERB 101 Presentation (PowerPoint)
- CERB 2021-23 Biennium in Review (on Box)
- CERB Newsletter Archive (on Box)
- Fact Sheets for CERB Awarded Projects (on Box)
- CARB – Community Aviation Revitalization Board
- IACC – Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council
- Washington Water & Salmon Fund Finder
- Grant and Loan Programs for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects (PDF)
- Capital Budget Grant and Loan Programs