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Washington State Department of Commerce

Washington State Department of Commerce is a grantmaking organization tracked in the OpenGrants funding database. It currently has 79 open funding opportunities listed on OpenGrants.

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About Washington State Department of Commerce

Washington State Department of Commerce is a grantmaking organization tracked in the OpenGrants funding database. It currently lists 80 open funding opportunities in areas including Community Development, Healthcare, with programs serving Washington State, Okanogan County, Washington, Washington. Current programs include “Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program” and “Request for Information: Hard to Decarbonize projects”.

Open Grants From Washington State Department of Commerce

79 live opportunities
Deadline: December 1, 2026$10.5M

Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program

The Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program has $10,544,325 available for grants to build, repair or upgrade systems that capture methane from dairy manure and other organic waste.

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Deadline: December 1, 2026

Request for Information: Hard to Decarbonize projects

A Request for Information regarding projects focused on hard-to-decarbonize sectors.

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Deadline: June 1, 2027

Clean Building Performance Standard Incentive Program (Tier 1)

This funding is meant to encourage early adoption of the Clean Buildings Performance Standard by Tier 1 building owners (50,000+ sq ft) through meeting the building's Energy Use Intensity Target. Award: Varies — check o…

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Deadline: June 30, 2027$9.7M

Behavioral Health Facilities Closure Prevention Program

The Behavioral Health Facilities (BHF) Closure Prevention Program is now accepting applications for capital projects to preserve behavioral health facilities through critical repairs or upgrades necessary to keep the fac…

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Equitable Access to Credit Grant Program

Commerce is requesting applications for grants to qualified lending institutions to provide Washington state businesses in historically underserved communities with access to credit.

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$7.5M

Climate planning grant reopens, $7.5 million available

The Department of Commerce will reopen the climate planning grant application period to distribute the remaining $7.5 million of grant funding to support communities conducting comprehensive planning for climate change.

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Okanogan Soil Remediation Pilot Project

The Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations and local governments to implement a soil remediation pilot project in Okanogan County.

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$12.8M

Dairy Digester Grants (Closed)

Commerce accepted pre-applications for $12.8 million in Dairy Digester grants. The program funds new construction, repairs, or upgrades to digesters at Washington dairies, including cover and flare projects.

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$32.0M

Apply now for Clean Energy Grants

Commerce is now accepting applications for clean energy projects that modernize the electric grid, enhance community resilience, and promote solar energy deployment. Approximately $32 million is available to public and p…

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Tier 2 Compliance Assistance Project

The Tier 2 Compliance Assistance Project is designed to raise awareness about Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard and provide technical assistance to Tier 2 building owners. Proposals are currently being ac…

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$7.5M

Climate Planning Grant (Reopened)

The Department of Commerce will reopen the climate planning grant application period to distribute the remaining $7.5 million of grant funding to support communities conducting comprehensive planning for climate change.

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$5.0M

Committed Private Partner Program

Washington's Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) offers low-interest loan and grant packages to local governments and federally recognized tribes to build public infrastructure needed for private business siti…

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$20K

Religious and Nonprofit Security Grant

Washington's Religious and Nonprofit Security Grant, funded by legislative proviso and run by the Department of Commerce, reimburses security costs for 501(c)(3) religious institutions, 'by and for' nonprofits and nonpro…

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$100K – $200K

Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants

Commerce is now accepting applications for grants that support accelerating manufacturing job growth and economic opportunities across the state, with a focus on rural communities. These project investments help generate…

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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) (Washington)

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides free weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades to eligible low-income households to help reduce energy costs and improve health and safety. The Department of Comme…

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$3K – $9K

Washington State Electric Vehicle Purchase Incentive

The program helps low-income residents purchase or lease electric vehicles (EVs) by providing between $2,500 and $9,000 off at the time of purchase or lease. The program will reimburse automakers and auto dealers that pr…

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$6.0M

Tribal Clean Energy Grants (Washington, 40a0d102)

Approximately $6 million is available for federally recognized tribes and their contracted service providers to support the planning, design, and construction of clean energy projects that promote tribal sovereignty, adv…

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$24.1M

Applications Open for Affordable Multifamily Rental Projects – Preservation Funding Available

Commerce is releasing funding opportunities for affordable multifamily housing operators and developers to preserve affordability in properties currently serving Washington communities. MHU has elected to offer up to $24…

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$10.0M

Applications Open for Affordable Multifamily Rental Projects – Continuing Affordability Funding Available (NOFA #MHU-2026-03)

Commerce is releasing funding opportunities for affordable multifamily housing operators and developers to preserve affordability in properties currently serving Washington communities. MHU has elected to offer up to 10,…

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Clean Buildings Compliance Support – Request for Applications

The Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting applications to assist public and private building owners in complying with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS). This combined RFA offers four funding …

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GRID Resilience: Grants to Help Modernize Washington’s Electric Grid

Commerce is now accepting applications to support the construction of grid resilience and reliability projects for qualifying utilities in Washington state. Authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Grid Resil…

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$20K – $51.0M

Early Learning Facilities grants for Public School Districts And Tribal Compact Schools

The Early Learning Facilities program at the Department of Commerce will be offering a grant opportunity to Washington Public School Districts and Tribal Schools. This competitive grant funding is to assist public school…

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Opportunity Zones 2.0 Census Tract Designation Request For Applications

Opportunity Zones (OZs) are federally designated tracts aimed at spurring investment in undercapitalized communities. The revised OZ program allows for the designation of new Opportunity Zones in 99 census tracts across …

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$50K

Request for Applications Capital Project Capacity Grants for Non-Profit Organizations

The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting applications from non-profit organizations to support planning and readiness activities for capital projects expected to be completed or shovel-ready within the n…

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Green Transportation Capital Grants

Green Transportation Capital grants provide funding to transit agencies for cost-effective capital projects that reduce the carbon intensity of the Washington transportation system. Award: Varies — check official page …

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$2.0M

Building for the Arts Funding

Building for the Arts competitive grants can fund 33 percent of eligible capital costs, up to $2 million for acquisition, construction, and/or major renovation of arts and cultural facilities. This grant opportunity is a…

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$1.2M

2027-2029 Capital Funding Available for Youth Recreational Facilities

Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2027-2029 Youth Recreational Facilities grant program. These competitive grants can fund 25% of eligible capital costs, up to $1.2 million for non-residential facilities, pr…

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$2.0M

Library Capital Improvement Program (LCIP) Grant Application Now Open

Library Capital Improvement Program (LCIP) grants will be awarded to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate library facilities operated by governmental units as defined in RCW 27.12.010 to fund up to 50% of eligible capital…

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$2.7M

CRP Funding Opportunity To Expand Homeowner Opportunities

Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) is now accepting applications from organizations, lenders and tribes to assist people disproportionally experiencing wealth disparities with buying homes and building gener…

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$100K

On-Call Dispute Resolution Services for Tribal Affairs Land Use and Permitting

The Washington Department of Commerce (DOC) is initiating a Request for Qualifications and Quotes (RFQQ) to solicit proposals from firms interested in providing mediation services related to the Growth Management Act and…

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Early Learning Facilities (ELF) 2025-2027 Expansion and Maintenance Competitive Grant

This competitive grant assists early learning and child care providers to remodel, purchase, or construct early learning facilities and classrooms to create more opportunities for children from income-qualified household…

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$10.0M

Public Works Board Construction Cycle

The Construction Funding Program focuses on the activities that repair, replace, or create a facility. A construction project may comprise any combination of pre-construction and construction elements. Award: Up to $10,…

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$26.7M

Applications Open for Affordable Multifamily Rental Projects – Rapid Capital Funding Available (NOFA#MHU-2026-05)

The Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting applications for funding for the acquisition and rapid conversion of multifamily properties for people experiencing homelessness. The Department of Commerce Rapid …

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$350K

Transit Oriented Development

The Washington Department of Commerce is seeking proposals from qualified firms interested in preparing guidance documents for developing effective transit-oriented development (TOD) station areas, consistent with Chapte…

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$1.0M

Tribal Clean Energy Grants (Washington, 46b95345)

Approximately $16 million was originally made available to tribes through this RFA (combined spring, summer and fall rounds) to support the planning, design and construction of clean energy projects that promote tribal s…

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$2.0M

Community Development Block Grants (Washington)

Funding is to assist eligible Washington State small cities, towns, and counties in carrying out community development projects that principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons. Eligible General Purpose grant act…

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State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEAR) Funding for Tribes

The State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program provides grants to eligible third-party administrators to provide rebates and incentives to households and small businesses to purchase and install high-effici…

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$500K

Salmon Recovery through Local Planning Grant

This grant will support local governments and federally recognized tribes in the Puget Sound area to update comprehensive plans and development regulations focused on protecting ecosystems, improving water quality, and i…

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Evaluate Solar Readiness for Multifamily Affordable Housing

Submit your proposal by May 27 for a portfolio analysis and detailed solar studies of multifamily properties. Commerce is accepting proposals to identify multifamily affordable housing properties that are good candidates…

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$325K

Rural Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Grants

The Washington Department of Commerce is requesting applications to administer the Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Grant Program in rural areas of Washington state, funding home repair/improvement for low-income homeowner…

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$3.0M

2025-2027 Salmon Recovery Through Local Planning Grants

Salmon Recovery Through Local Planning grants support updates to comprehensive plans and development regulations focused on protecting ecosystems, improving water quality and improving vital salmon habitat. These grants …

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$40K – $500K

Industrial Symbiosis Grant Funding Opportunity

Commerce is now accepting applications for collaborative projects to spur the circular economy, diverting waste streams generated by one industry into beneficial resources for another. Industrial symbiosis project invest…

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$5.0M

Federal Broadband Grant Funding From the U.S. Treasury Is Available Through the Public Works Board

A minimum of 5.1 million is available from the Coronavirus Capital Project Fund (CPF) through ARPA. Distressed communities or Indian country areas may receive up to 5 million; other applicants up to 2 million. Projects m…

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$8.4M

Behavioral Health Facilities – Closure Prevention

The Washington State Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for capital projects that will prevent the closure of behavioral health facilities. Awards will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis unt…

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$230K

Nonprofit Services Contract Opportunity: Community Outreach and Education Campaign for Energy Resilience

Commerce's Energy Resilience and Mitigation Program is accepting proposals to support an energy resilience outreach and education campaign in Eastern Washington and the North Olympic Peninsula. The successful nonprofit w…

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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants

The Washington State Department of Commerce is the recipient of federal funds to support local governments. Commerce has remaining funds of about $800,000 for energy planning, energy audit, and energy efficiency campaign…

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Affordable Multifamily Rental Projects

The Department of Commerce is seeking applications for capital funding to support new multifamily rental affordable housing projects in Washington State through the Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Apple Health and Homes (AHAH)…

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$1.0M

Public Works Board Emergency Funds

Funding for a project made necessary by a natural disaster or an immediate and emergent threat to public health and safety due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances. Eligible activities include repair, replace, and/…

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$4.8M

Tribal Electric Boats Program

The Tribal Electric Boats Program (TEBP), funded by the Climate Commitment Act, awards $4,750,000 to tribes to support the electrification and hybridization of marine propulsion power for tribal fishing vessels (also inc…

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$2.0M

Building Communities Funds (for community and social service centers)

The Building Communities Fund Program provides grants of up to 25% of capital costs to buy, build or renovate community and social service centers, helping expand access to services in communities with the greatest need.…

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$20K – $570K

Grants for Local Governments to Adopt Automated Solar Permit Software

Commerce is accepting applications to help local governments implement automated permit processing software for residential solar projects. Grants of $20,000 or more will help building departments save time and money on …

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$495K

Clean Energy Fund (CEF) Building Electrification Grant Program

Commerce is accepting applications for the Clean Energy Fund Building Electrification Grant Program. These grants are intended to be used by current program grantees to enhance their existing building electrification pro…

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$1.0M

Public Works Board Pre-Construction Cycle

Preconstruction awards are intended to improve project readiness and capital facilities planning. Eligible activities: Design engineering, bid-document preparation, environmental studies, right-of-way acquisition, value …

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$10.0M

State Funding Opportunities for Multifamily Rental Housing (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)

Everyone needs a safe and affordable place to live, and the Washington Department of Commerce is committed to ensuring fair and equitable access to resources that support housing development. Each year, eligible entities…

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$10.0M

State Funding Opportunities for Multifamily Rental Housing (Tribes)

Everyone needs a safe and affordable place to live, and the Washington Department of Commerce is committed to ensuring fair and equitable access to resources that support housing development. Each year, eligible entities…

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$20K – $700K

Periodic Update Grants Available for 2027 Jurisdictions

Counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) are required to complete periodic updates to their comprehensive plans and/or development regulations. Periodic update grants help cities and counties me…

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$3.0M – $6.0M

Affordable Homeownership Projects

The Washington Department of Commerce is soliciting applications for affordable housing projects seeking funding in the 2025 funding cycle for homeownership projects. There is about $70 million available. Maximum awards …

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$50K – $2.5M

Tribal Clean Energy Grants (Washington, a98942c8)

Commerce is now accepting applications for clean energy projects that are led by and benefit tribes, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance tribal sovereignty and resiliency, and demonstrate innovative approaches to de…

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$1.5M

Applications for Apple Health and Homes Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) Units

This opportunity provides grant funding to eligible multi-family housing projects in the King and North Central Behavioral Health Regions (King, Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas and Grant counties) in Washington. The objective …

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$2.4M

Industrial Symbiosis Technical Assistance

Industrial symbiosis is an innovative approach to infrastructure and economic development in which one facility's waste streams—energy, water, materials and residuals—become valuable inputs for other businesses. By advan…

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Apply Now for Civilian-Military Compatibility Grants Near Military Installations

Commerce is now accepting applications for Defense Community Compatibility Account (DCCA) grant funding for civilian-military compatibility projects near Washington’s military installations. DCCA grants provide funds for…

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$10.0M

Multifamily Building Efficiency Grants Program

Grants are for affordable multifamily buildings in Commerce's Housing Trust Fund portfolio to decarbonize and transition from fossil fuels. Eligible projects include replacing fossil fuel equipment with high-efficiency e…

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$4.8M

Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Grants

Commerce is now accepting applications for $4.85 million in Clean Energy Siting and Permitting (CESP) grants to help local governments and tribes improve the siting and permitting of clean energy projects across Washingt…

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$200K

Now Accepting Applications for Predevelopment of Affordable Multifamily Housing

Commerce is releasing a new funding opportunity for new multifamily housing developers who are seeking funds to secure technical assistance for a future Housing Trust Fund (HTF) application, or funds to cover non-capital…

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$270K

Accepting Proposals for the Washington Economic Development and Competitiveness Strategic Plan Development

Proposals are now being accepted to develop a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan that guides inclusive statewide economic growth over the next four years and beyond. This inclusive economic…

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Energy Audits for Public Buildings

This incentive will be awarded to owners of publicly owned buildings to complete energy audits. These audits enable buildings to identify ways to reduce energy usage and meet the clean building performance standard. Appl…

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Green Jobs Grant Program 2025

The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting proposals for projects demonstrating high-wage, clean job creation in Washington, risk reduction for investments in public and private infrastructure to increase …

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Early Adopter Incentive Program (Tier 2)

This program provides an incentive of $.30 to $.75 per square foot of eligible space for Tier 2 building owners who demonstrate compliance with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Eligible buildings are between 20,…

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$80K – $400K

CRP Community-Based Reentry Service Support Grants

Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) is soliciting proposals from organizations, businesses and tribes to provide support services for people returning to communities after incarceration. This includes pre- an…

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$320K

Cannabis Social Equity Program Technical Assistance and Grants

Washington Department of Commerce is initiating this Request for Proposal (RFP) from consultants or firms qualified and interested in program administration for the Cannabis Social Equity Program (CSEP) Technical Assista…

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$125K

Funding To Support Diaper Banks

Commerce is requesting applications (RFA) to help fund diaper banks for the purchase of diapers, wipes and other essential baby products for distribution to families in need. Priority will be given to providers serving o…

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$500K

WA Commerce Solar and Storage Feasibility Studies

Commerce is now accepting proposals to perform clean energy feasibility studies and provide technical assistance to communities. Contractors will provide solar and battery storage feasibility studies for WA communities. …

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$108K

Funding Opportunity: Accepting Proposals for Self Advocates in Leadership (SAIL)

The Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is now accepting proposals from qualified organizations to support Self-Advocates in Leadership (SAIL). SAIL is a statewide program that helps people with intellectual and dev…

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$10.0M

State Funding Opportunities for Multifamily Rental Housing

Everyone needs a safe and affordable place to live, and the Washington Department of Commerce is committed to ensuring fair and equitable access to resources that support housing development. Each year, eligible entities…

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$160K

Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program

The Youth Lead Project supports professional opportunities for young adults with lived experience of homelessness. Grant funds support staff positions to address youth homelessness through both direct service delivery ac…

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$631K

Support the District Energy Campus Upgrades Committee

Commerce is accepting proposals from nonprofit organizations to support the District Energy Campus Upgrades Committee, established by the 2026 supplemental capital budget (SSB 6003). The committee drives data-driven, cos…

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2026 Balance Of State Continuum Of Care Program

All Continuum of Care Program grantees, partners, and interested parties in the 34 counties of the Washington Balance of State Continuum of Care (all counties except King, Pierce, Snohomish, Clark, and Spokane) are invit…

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$6.0M

Washington State Homeownership Unit Housing Trust Fund – Homeownership

Applications are open now for tribal affordable homeownership projects seeking funding in the 2026 Housing Trust Fund homeownership cycle. This funding supports community-based tribal organizations, tribal housing author…

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$12.8M

Dairy Digester Grants Application

Commerce is preparing to open applications for $12.8 million in Anaerobic Digester Development (Dairy Digester) grants to help with dairy digester projects that repair, upgrade or develop dairy digesters. Eligible projec…

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