Washington Business and Commerce Grants

This grant provides funding to cities, counties, and public utility districts in Washington to improve water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure for affordable housing projects that include at least 25% affordable units.

The Washington State Department of Commerce is initiating a Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit proposals from those qualified and interested in grant funding for the Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Grant Program. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The State of Washington Department of Commerce will accept applications from entities interested in providing home repair services. The grant provides funding to low-income households located in rural areas to address health, safety, and durability issues in existing housing. It will provide home repair and improvement services to individuals who own and reside permanently in single-family residential structures. Homeowners who are senior citizens, people with disabilities, families with children five years old and younger, and veterans must receive priority. Funding Information The maximum amount allowed for this contract year will be $500,000 for each successful applicant. Grant Period November 1, 2024, – July 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Rehabilitation agencies eligible to apply according to the definition set forth in RCW 43.330.480: Approved Commerce grantee Tribal Nation Public Service Company Municipality Public Utility District Mutual or Cooperative Other entity that bears the responsibility for rehabilitating residences under this chapter and has been approved by the department. Minimum qualifications for applicants include: Licensed to do business in Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as the Apparently Successful Applicant. (except tribal entities) Two years of experience in home renovation-related programs such as housing rehabilitation and/or weatherization in the last five years. Two years of experience in providing services through low-income programs related to home repair in the last five years. For more information, visit WSDC.

The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Washington Innovation Fund enhances the criminal legal system in Washington state by funding innovative, sustainable, and data-driven practices. Its goals are to improve community safety, foster collaboration, and support victims and those involved in the system. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Washington has a fair and equitable criminal legal system that prioritizes community safety, victim support, cross-sector collaboration, collective accountability, and data informed stewardship of criminal legal system resources. The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG program is the leading federal source of criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. Administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the JAG Program provides states, territories, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of criminal legal system improvement and community advancement programs. Purpose Areas The JAG includes nine Purpose Areas to allow for diverse and flexible criminal legal system improvement projects: Planning, Evaluation and Technology Improvement Behavioral Health Prevention and Education Crime Victim Programming, Support and Advocacy Community Safety Enhancement and Law Enforcement Programs/Support Substance Use Treatment and Support Prosecution and Courts Corrections, Community Corrections and Re-Entry State Crisis Intervention Programs (Byrne SCIP). Funding Priorities Organizational or program capacity building New ideas, projects or promising practices Enhancing system and community collaborations Expanding or supplementing existing programs or practices. Funding Information Approximately $1,000,000 dollars of JAG funding will be dedicated to the JAG Innovation Fund each award cycle. JAG Innovation Fund awards will support project proposals with budgets up to $150,000 per project. Funding Period Nov. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be a unit of local government Be a private community-based or non-profit agency Letter of Support Requirement: If an applicant is not a unit of local government, the applicant must include one or more letter(s) of support from a unit of local government in the jurisdiction where the proposed project will be conducted. This letter of support must explain how the proposed program will benefit the local government agency and jurisdiction. A non-governmental agency applicant must satisfy this requirement in order to be considered responsive and have their proposal evaluated Be licensed to do business in the state of Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as the Apparent Successful Applicant. Have a Federal Tax ID number/employer identification number (EIN) Meet all applicable licensing and registration requirements (e.g. Washington State Business License (501C3 fillings). For more information, visit WSDC.

The Mukilteo Department of Recreation and Cultural Services is accepting applications for Co-Sponsorship Facility Use Grants that waive facility rental fees for use of City Facilities. Donor Name: City of Mukilteo State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/29/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of the City of Mukilteo’s Co-sponsorship Grant process is to: Promote, support, and expand existing and new Mukilteo special events, activities, and programs. Promote, publicize, and support and/or expand economic development in Mukilteo. Support activities that promote the general health or well-being of those in the community. Eligible Projects Illustrative examples of eligible projects: A special event, program, or activity that is open to the public and offers enhanced opportunities in areas such as culture and arts, recreation, youth or adult activities, and community safety. A special event, program, or activity that promotes job growth; or promotes business attraction and retention. Eligibility Criteria The grant program is open to any public or private organization with demonstrated capacity to accomplish the proposed project by December 31st, 2025 Qualifying organizations can include non-profit volunteer groups, neighborhood groups, educational organizations, public agencies and chamber of commerce. With limited exceptions, organizations/businesses must be based in Mukilteo. Organizations outside the City must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the city, the benefits and necessity of the service provided and the direct public benefit to the community of Mukilteo. For more information, visit City of Mukilteo.

This grant provides federal funding to local agencies, tribes, and nonprofits in Washington to rehabilitate and maintain recreational trails for various outdoor activities, ensuring a sustainable backcountry experience.

This grant provides funding to various organizations in Washington State to create outdoor education and recreation opportunities for underserved and historically excluded youth.

The Washington State Arts Commission is offering a non-competitive Tribal Cultural Grant Program, providing funding up to $18,000 per application for Federally-recognized Tribes in Washington State to support and enhance their arts and culture, covering expenses such as artist fees, museum support, rent, travel, materials, administrative costs, and cultural classes.

The City of Gig Harbor is seeking applications for its 2025 Lodging Tax Grants for Tourism-related Operations or Marketing. Donor Name: City of Gig Harbor State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: What is the Lodging Tax Fund? Funding for this program comes from the City of Gig Harbor lodging tax fund which receives a percentage of hotel/motel taxes from lodging establishments inside the city limits. The city collects a tax on charges for overnight lodging. These funds are distributed by the Department of Revenue back to the City of Gig Harbor for the funding of tourism-related capital facilities, non-event operations, and event marketing and operations. Uses of Lodging Tax Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 67.28 ‘Public Stadium, Convention, Arts and Tourism Facilities’ provides detailed information about the use, award and reporting of tourism funds. Tourism: Economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging, meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs Tourism promotion: Activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Tourism-related facility: Real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist activities. Who may Apply? Lodging Tax funding is open to non-profit organizations and municipalities with the demonstrated ability to achieve tourism related goals as outlined below: Increase hotel/lodging occupancy in the City of Gig Harbor by creating overnight stays. Increase the number of visitors to the city from more than 50 miles away. All applications must include estimates of how funding the activity will result in increases to people staying overnight, travelling 50 miles away or more, or coming from another state or country. To ensure this data is collected, the city is required to have applicants provide additional information in the lodging tax application.  The City of Gig Harbor Lodging Tax Advisory Committee considerations In developing its recommendations, the committee may consider: The estimated amount of lodging tax funds available for the coming year as provided by the city’s finance department. Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal. Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues. Percent of increase over prior year City of Gig Harbor lodging tax funded proposals, if any. Projected economic impact within the City of Gig Harbor, in particular projected overnight stays in Gig Harbor lodging establishments. The applicant’s financial stability. The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success. Committee member general knowledge of the community and tourism-related activities. For more information, visit City of Gig Harbor.

The City of Gig Harbor is accepting applications for its 2025 Lodging Tax Grants. Donor Name: City of Gig Harbor State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: What is the Lodging Tax Fund? Funding for this program comes from the City of Gig Harbor lodging tax fund which receives a percentage of hotel/motel taxes from lodging establishments inside the city limits. The city collects a tax on charges for overnight lodging. These funds are distributed by the Department of Revenue back to the City of Gig Harbor for the funding of tourism related capital facilities, non- event operations, and event marketing and operations. Uses of Lodging Tax Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 67.28 ‘Public Stadium, Convention, Arts and Tourism Facilities’ provides detailed information about the use, award and reporting of tourism funds. Tourism: Economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging, meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs Tourism promotion: Activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Tourism-related facility: Real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist activities. Who may Apply? Lodging tax funding is open to non-profit organizations and municipalities with the demonstrated ability to achieve tourism related goals as outlined below: Increase hotel/lodging occupancy in the City of Gig Harbor by creating overnight stays. Increase the number of visitors to the city from more than 50 miles away. All applications must include estimates of how funding the activity will result in increases to people staying overnight, travelling 50 miles away or more, or coming from another state or country. To ensure this data is collected, the city is required to have applicants provide additional information in the lodging tax application. The City of Gig Harbor Lodging Tax Advisory Committee considerations In developing its recommendations, the committee may consider: The estimated amount of lodging tax funds available for the coming year as provided by the city’s finance department. Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal. Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues. Percent of increase over prior year City of Gig Harbor lodging tax funded proposals, if any. Projected economic impact within the City of Gig Harbor, in particular projected overnight stays in Gig Harbor lodging establishments. The applicant’s financial stability. The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success. Committee member general knowledge of the community and tourism-related activities. For more information, visit City of Gig Harbor.

The City of Redmond is accepting applications for its 2025 Tourism Grants for projects that assist with tourism development and promotion in the City of Redmond. Donor Name: City of Redmond State: Washington City: Redmond Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: 08/19/2024 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal of Redmond’s Tourism Program is to attract visitors from more than 50 miles away, with a priority on overnight visitors. Grant applicants may be cultural, historical, educational, sports, or community organizations that are coordinating events, tournaments, or promotions that bring visitors to Redmond. The grants are paid for by a portion of the 1% lodging tax collected on hotel rooms located in Redmond. Grants may not exceed 50% of the cost of the project. The Redmond Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) evaluates qualifying applications on a competitive basis, using the official tourism promotion funding criteria and weighted scoring. Recommendations are then forwarded to the City Council for approval. The City of Redmond’s Tourism Matching Grants Program accepts applications from any public or private organization with the demonstrated ability to accomplish the proposed project(s) that meet the fund requirements. The tourism program annually awards tourism grants in support of special events, sports tournaments, festivals, and tourism promotions—publicly and privately sponsored. Entities that may qualify for the grants include: Business organizations Community organizations Cultural organizations Educational organizations Entertainment organizations Galleries Heritage organizations Historical organizations Museums Sports organizations Visitor information bureaus Funding Information The minimum awarded amount is $1,000. Eligibility Criteria Each applicant will fully define the service to be provided or the project to be implemented within their grant application. The project must comply with state statutes and City ordinances governing the use of Tourism Promotion Program funds. To be considered for funding, requests must be used for one of the following purposed (RCW 67.28.1816): Tourism marketing Marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists Operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit organizations as defined by the IRC 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6). Proof of nonprofit status will be required. For more information, visit City of Redmond.

The City of Bellingham is seeking proposals from parties interested in and capable of producing a special event or a unique public experience, “signature event.” Donor Name: City of Bellingham State: Washington County: Whatcom County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Goals The Tourism Commission has the following goals for the program yet recognizes each proposal may not satisfy every goal.  Creates a meaningful artistic and cultural impact on local community and the visitors that attend.Celebrates the indoor food, restaurant, arts and culture scene that Bellingham has to offer. Prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusivity and supports BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and other historically marginalized communities. Integrates new and up & coming talent into the line-up. Provides a unique distinctive Pacific Northwest experience. For example, the event should not re-create what’s happening in Seattle.  Attracts a significant number of tourists, with an emphasis on the Canadian visitor and yields a strong likelihood of overnight stays Generates numerous secondary economic benefits. Promotes walkability, the food and restaurant scene, and highlights or incorporates, where appropriate, businesses, history, area attractions, other events and environmental stewardship.  Creates a long-lasting positive impression of the event and of Bellingham/Whatcom County.  Becomes self-sustaining after a few years – specifically, significant City funding is not required for longer than three years. Funding Information The anticipated commitment is up to three years for purposes of providing seed money necessary to launch a new event. Up to $100,000 is available for the first year and approximately $70,000 is available for the two following years for one or more signature events.  Eligible Expenses Marketing and operational expenses are eligible. Marketing expenses includes activities designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism and funding marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Operation includes, but is not limited to, typical expenses associated with managing and operating an event such as supplies, equipment rentals, venue costs etc. For more information, visit City of Bellingham.

The Washington State Department of Commerce, is initiating a Solicitation of Applications from industry-led consortia interested in participating in the a new accelerated cohort of the Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program Cohort 2.5, administered by Washington State Department of Commerce, aims to assist organizations with growing cluster operations, driving innovation in key sectors around the state, and attracting talent and capital. Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program is an economic development strategy to strengthen industry ecosystems and accelerate economic development. The goal is to expand the program over the coming decade to: Establish Washington as a global leader in key industry sectors Support tech transfer and commercialization Accelerate new start-ups and scale-ups Grow businesses Create high-value jobs throughout Washington Increase export opportunities Increase and support diversity, equity, and inclusion in business ownership and workforce Funding Information COMMERCE intends to award no more than 10 applications between $50,000 – $150,000. Project Period The period of performance of any contract resulting from this application is tentatively scheduled to begin on or about September 1, 2024 and to end on December 31, 2024. Eligibility Criteria Industry-led consortia/clusters that have a demonstrated commitment to building out a successful cluster. Cluster must have academic membership, and must submit a letter of commitment from a major university or community college within the state. Cluster must have equal to or over $500,000 thousand of demonstrated investment, which may include potential future investment via large federal opportunities. Funding will be prioritized for clusters whom are industry- led. Other Minimum qualifications include: Licensed to do business in the State of Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as an Apparently Successful Contractor. Must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as an Apparently Successful Contractor. Demonstrated experience working in Washington State and with communities, businesses, and other Washington State organizations Demonstrated project management experience Demonstrated stakeholder convening and management experience Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders in the industry the cluster will focus on For more information, visit Department of Commerce.

The City of Bellingham is seeking proposals for its Tourism Promotion Grants to increase economic activity in the City of Bellingham resulting from Tourists. Donor Name: City of Bellingham State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This is an opportunity to apply for funds to provide seed money for your new event or marketing funds for ongoing events. Ideally, putting heads in beds (hotel stays). Funding is limited to activities which draw tourists to Bellingham. Types of Grant The Start-Up Grant- They offer a Start-up Grant for those events or activities that are three years young. This allows you to utilize funds for more than just marketing. You can put some funds toward eligible operating expenses which are limited to venue rentals (i.e. conference rooms), equipment rentals (i.e. cones, traffic signs, etc.), a portion of rent (must be proportionate to the event), and/or the purchase of goods/supplies with prior approval by the City. For example, payroll, travel, alcohol and equipment expenses are NOT allowed. Final decisions by the City on allowed operational expenses will be identified in the contract, and all expenses must be incurred and paid during the contractual period with appropriate back-up documentation available. The Standard Grant- This grant is for those events or activities who are over three years running. Eligible operational expenses are limited to venue rentals (i.e. conference rooms), equipment rentals (i.e. cones, traffic signs, etc.), a portion of rent (must be proportionate to the event), and/or the purchase of goods/supplies with prior approval by the City. For example, payroll, travel, alcohol and equipment expenses are NOT allowed. Final decisions by the City on allowed operational expenses will be identified in the contract, and all expenses must be incurred and paid during the contractual period with appropriate back-up documentation available.  Funding Information Start-up grants have a maximum of $5,000 funding.  The Standard grant does not have a limit however generally funding amount ranges between $2,500 – $25,000. Marketing Requirements RCW 67.28.080 defines a tourist as people travelling: For business or pleasure staying overnight in paid accommodations, To a place 50 miles or more one way from their place of residence or business or From another country or state outside of their place of residence or their business. For more information, visit City of Bellingham.

The Washington Department of Commerce, hereafter called “COMMERCE,” is soliciting Proposals from fusion related industry-led clusters or consortia interested in participating in Fusion Cluster development as part of the Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program (ICAP). Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: ICAP is an economic development strategy aimed at strengthening industry ecosystems and accelerating economic growth. COMMERCE is seeking proposals for the development of a Fusion Cluster and the development of a legislative report with recommendations on the promotion and development of fusion energy in Washington State. The goal is to expand the program over the coming decade to: Establish Washington as a global leader in key industry sectors Support tech transfer and commercialization Accelerate new start-ups and scale-ups Grow businesses Create high-value jobs throughout Washington Increase export opportunities Increase and support diversity, equity, and inclusion in business ownership and  workforce Innovation clusters are pivotal in key industry sectors in Washington State including fusion energy. Washington State has the highest concentration of fusion energy companies anywhere in the world, making now an opportune time to engage in “co-opetition” with one another to solve shared industry-focused problems through the fusion working group. Funding Information Commerce has budgeted an amount not to exceed $242,500 for this project. Commerce is required to award competitively procured service contracts with an initial value less than $150,000 to the highest-ranked responsive and responsible Small or Veteran-Owned Business, unless there was no responsive and responsible Proposal from a Small or Veteran- Owned Business.  Project Period COMMERCE reserves the right to extend the contract for two one-year periods. Eligibility Criteria Minimum qualifications include: Licensed to do business in Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as the Apparent Successful Contractor. 5 years of experience in/with clean energy and fusion energy 2 years of experience running an innovation or fusion working group Experience with workforce development providers and academic training institutions Experience in engaging in cross-border collaborations and supply chain development At least ten (10) years of experience in/with managing complex multi-stakeholder consensus building projects, and at least two (2) years of experience working specifically within Innovation Cluster Development. At least three (3) years of experience writing legislative reports, and presenting findings in a legislative setting. The Proposer’s Project Manager, the person who would be assigned to manage the day- to day activities under this contract, must have at least three (3) years of experience managing complex multi-stakeholder, consensus-building projects. Demonstrated experience working in Washington State and with communities, businesses, and other Washington State organizations Demonstrated project management experience Demonstrated stakeholder convening and management experience Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders in the industry the cluster will focus on For more information, visit Department of Commerce.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking applications for its Air Quality VW Electric Vehicle Charging Level 2: Charge Where You Are Funding to help increase level 2 charging access across Washington State where drivers are likely to spend at least one to four hours. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Ecology State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Goals  Reduce emissions from diesel engines in the state where the 2.0- and 3.0-liter Volkswagen vehicles were, are, or will be operated. Fully mitigate the total, lifetime excess NOx emissions of the subject vehicles. Priorities  Accelerate adoption of electric vehicles, equipment, and vessels. Promote electrification technologies in public transportation fleets. Accelerate fleet turnover to the cleanest vehicles. Achieve substantial additional emission reductions, beyond what would already occur, absent trust funding. Ensure cost-effectiveness. Leverage additional matching funds. Grant awards also align with the state’s objectives under the: Washington Clean Air Act Washington GHG emission reduction limits (70.235 RCW) Washington Fuel Usage Goals for Publicly Owned Vehicles (43.19.648 RCW) Washington State Clean Energy Fund Results Washington Clean Transportation and Healthy Air Goal State and local government vehicle procurement rules (194-28 and 194-29 WAC) Washington Climate Commitment Act Washington’s Healthy Environment for All Act Funding Information $3.52M total available. All projects may be eligible for up to $10,000 per plug at the following percentages based on project category: Full Public Access, Government Owned Property: 80% Full Public Access, Non-Government Owned Property: 80% Multi-Unit/multi-family residential buildings: 60% Workplace/fleet (not publicly accessible): 60% All other use cases (not publicly accessible): 60% Project Period All recipients should complete their projects within one year of grant execution. Eligible Projects Eligible project categories include the following: Full Public Access, Government Owned Property Full Public Access, Non-Government Owned Property Multi-Unit/multi-family residential buildings Workplace/fleet (not publicly accessible)  All other use cases (not publicly accessible) Eligibility Criteria Businesses licensed in Washington State, including but not limited to: Corporations Partnerships Limited liability companies Other legal business entities Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations Investor-owned utilities and contracted municipal utilities Multi-unit/multi-family residential buildings State, Local, or Tribal governments and related entities in Washington State, including but not limited to: Cities and towns State and local parks Counties Special districts (such as health districts, fire districts, college districts, metropolitan municipal corporations) Port Authorities Public utility districts and municipal utilities Air pollution control authorities For more information, visit Washington State Department of Ecology.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for events and activities that attract tourists to Friday Harbor, with a focus on off-season initiatives, and is open to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public agencies, and individuals.

The City of Kirkland’s Tourism Program is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Event Grant Funding Program. Donor Name: City of Kirkland State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal of this Tourism funding is to attract visitors who come to Kirkland from 50 miles or more. Overnight stays not only improve the tourist environment of Kirkland; their revenues sustain the Tourism Program budget. These funds will be awarded for the marketing or operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists to Kirkland and be distributed on a reimbursement basis. The TDC will look supportively at new events, while also giving serious consideration to events with track records for bringing visitors to the City. Funding Information During that time, over $700,000 has been awarded to tourism events and programs. The Kirkland Tourism Development Committee (TDC) has proposed to make at least $60,000 available for 2025.  Eligibility Criteria Washington State Reporting Requirements: In 2013, the Washington Legislature added a provision to the Lodging Tax Statute (RCW 67.28.1816(2)(a)) which requires: Applicants applying for use of revenues in this chapter must provide estimates of how any moneys received will result in increases in the number of people traveling for business or pleasure on a trip At the end of the award period, the legislation requires organizations to report on their success in attracting those visitors. All funds are awarded on a reimbursement basis and will not be awarded until the Tourism Funding Expenditure Report Worksheet and the Tourism Funding Reimbursement Form are submitted. For more information, visit City of Kirkland.

The Ellensburg Community Grant Program offers a water quality focused grant to encourage community-based projects that improve or protect the quality of surface waters. Donor Name: City of Ellensburg State: Washington City: Ellensburg Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funded by the Stormwater Utility, the water quality grant provides funding for community groups to provide outreach, education, assessments, planning, implementation, prevention and control focused on city’s surface water. Water quality is commonly defined by its physical, chemical, biological, and aesthetic (appearance and smell) characteristics. A healthy environment is one in which the water quality supports a rich and varied community of organisms and protects public health. Grant funds are invested in projects that include one or more of the following priorities: Required: Demonstrate improvements in quality of surface waters. Educate a large and/or varied segments of Ellensburg’s population on what water quality is, and what actions they can take to improve or protect it. Educate best practices to reduce/eliminate adverse impacts to water quality. Funding Information A total of $10,000 is available for this grant cycle. Eligibility Criteria Eligible volunteer groups such as youth, seniors, non-profit organizations, educational organizations may apply for funding. Business and governmental partners are encouraged but may not be the applicant. Projects must benefit stormwater quality within the City limits, (i.e., public outreach and education, yard care, litter pick up, etc.). Projects must be within the city limits; if the project is on publicly owned property, an agreement will need to be signed between both parties addressing use of minors as volunteers, hold harmless, etc. Grant funds may not be used for projects that involve or promote the use of alcohol. For more information, visit City of Ellensburg.

The Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting applications for its Blended Capital Enhancement Grants. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Washington State Department of Commerce has a new way to help people and businesses through the Community Reinvestment Project (CRP). It’s called the Blended Capital Enhancementgrant, and it aims to support by-and-for lending agencies, businesses, and organizations reducewealth disparities within Black, Latine, and tribal communities through asset building. This program will help fund programs that: Make it easier for people to buy a home. Provide grants and loans for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Money management training Fund training and support for small businesses. Assist with buying commercial property, business assets, and vehicles. Help people reduce debt and save more using matching funds. The goal of this grant is to make it easier for Black, Latine, and tribal communities to get financialsupport from local organizations and businesses in their community. Funding Information A total of $42 million is available for this grant, with specific allocations reserved for various purposes,including: New construction loans: $5 million Home expansion loans (including Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs): $6 million Business startups and expansions: $5 million Consumer loans (like credit consolidation, car refinancing, or emergency expenses): $1 million Project Period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Commerce is looking for applications from lending agencies, businesses, and organizations who are interested in providing financial support, grants, and loans to Black, Latine, and tribal communities across Washington state. Eligible applicants must be led by-and-for Black, Latine, and tribal communities, or partnered with an organization that is by-and-for. Minimum Qualifications Federally recognized tribal government, tribal-led 501(c3), or tribal-led community basedorganizations; OR Licensed to do business in the State of Washington, or submit a statement of commitment that itwill become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as theApparent Successful Contractor (exception: Tribes); AND Organizations who collaborate with and/or led by Black, Latine, and tribal communities in WA,and can provide tangible evidence of their relationship to those communities. For more information, visit Washington State Department of Commerce.

The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) is seeking Proposals from those qualified and interested in grant funding to support community healer services as part of the Community Reinvestment Project (CRP). Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: Clark County (WA), King County (WA), Pierce County (WA), Snohomish County (WA), Spokane County (WA), Yakima County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The purpose is to provide holistic, trauma-informed, person and/or community-centered, culturally responsive services serving people of all ages, identities and abilities. This violence intervention and prevention program allows for flexibility and low-barrier innovation to better serve impacted communities and individuals in need of restoration, accountability, and healing. The objective of the Community Healer RFP is to address violence that targeted Black, Latine,and tribal communities because of the historic design and enforcement of state and federalcriminal laws and penalties for drug possession (the war on drugs). This program is designed tosupport personal healing, intergenerational healing, burnout prevention, and repair harm causedby systemic racism, anti-Blackness, and colonialism. Priority community representation (if accurate, you may choose more than one): Black Communities (inclusive of all cultures within) Latine Communities (inclusive of all cultures within) Tribal Communities (inclusive of all cultures within, including urban Indians) Priority counties and geography Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, and Yakima. Funding Information Tier 1 Small-sized: with annual budgets under $150,000—can apply up to $50,000 Tier 2 Small-Mid-Sized: with annual budgets between $150,001 and $500,000—can apply up to $150,000 Tier 3 Mid-Sized: with annual budgets $500,001 to $1 million—can apply up to $250,000 Tier 4 Large-Sized: with annual budgets over $1 million—can apply up to $500,000 Project Period Begin on or about August 15, 2024 and to end on June 30, 2025.  Eligibility Criteria Minimum qualifications for this RFP: Federally recognized tribal government, tribal-led 501(c)3, or tribal-led communitybased organization; OR Licensed to do business in the State of Washington, or a statement of commitment to become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) days of being selected as the apparently successful contractor (exception: tribes); AND Small businesses, non-profits, faith-based organizations, and grassroots community – led organizations who are led by-and-for Black, Latine, and tribal communities as defined by the Community Reinvestment Project; AND Registered with the Community Reinvestment Project as a by-and-for organization. Partner organizations may collaborate with registered by-and-for organizations if they can provide evidence of partnership. For more information, visit Washington State Department of Commerce.