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CERB Rural Ports Program – Washington State Department of Commerce Shared Standards Initiative 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) The 2025 Washington Legislature directed the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) to provide grants to rural ports for infrastructure repair, improvement, and development projects for the purpose of rural economic development.
One application per jurisdiction A jurisdiction may submit only one application to the Rural Ports Program.
Port District as defined under RCW 53 Tribal Port and Marine Facilities Infrastructure repair, improvement, and development projects for the purpose of rural economic development: Enable and encourage private sector business creation or expansion Enhance the vitality and livability of the community New construction, refurbishment, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation of publicly owned infrastructure and facilities.
Public Building or Structure Parks and Recreation Facilities* Pedestrian and Bicyclist Amenities* Telecommunications/Broadband* *Must be part of a larger project, not stand-alone activities. No stand-alone planning projects. Funds may not be used for administrative costs unless directly related to external construction management and shall not exceed 10% of the grant award.
Operating expenses are ineligible for reimbursement from CERB.
Tier 1: Frontier 1 & 2 Counties: $1,000,000 Tier 2: Rural Counties & Communities: $750,000 Tier 3: Match Projects: $250,000 Tier 4: Micro Grants: $20,000-$100,000 Match requirements (total project cost) Tier 1: Frontier 1 & 2 Counties: 10% Tier 2: Rural Counties & Communities: 20% Tier 3: Match Projects: 80% Tier 4: No match , can be no less than 50% of the total project total Documents needed to apply Resolution approving the submittal of the application Evidence of Public Notice Evidence of Local Support: Letter of support from the Associate Development Organization (ADO) or Federally Recognized Tribe Greenhouse Gas Reduction Certification Other funding sources have been explored Documentation that other funding is not available for this project.
Documentation of need for project Examples of documentation: Documented community feedback Bid for failing infrastructure Retention/recapture of jobs Readiness to proceed to construction Must be able to complete pre-contract conditions within 6 months of award. Cultural Resources Review Completed (CERB) Evidence that Match is Secured Must begin construction activities within 6 months of contract execution.
Construction project must be completed within 4 years from contract execution. Quarterly during construction. Project updates for 5 years after project completion.
Reimbursement documentation Reimbursement includes both invoices that have been paid and invoices due within 30 days of reimbursement request. CERB funds are disbursed on reimbursement-only basis for eligible costs within the approved project’s scope of work.
CERB funds will be reimbursed and the identified match funds will be paid out, in concert at the same percentages as the total project cost split, until CERB funds or matching funds are exhausted.
Rural and Frontier Counties Designations (PDF) UPDATED Rural Ports Program Policies (PDF) Rural Ports Program Application Form (Draft) (PDF) Rural Ports Program Threshold Checklist (Word) Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Janea Stark, Executive Director and Tribal Liaison Janea. Stark@Commerce. wa.
gov Curtis Ingram, Contract Manager Curtis. Ingram@Commerce. wa.
gov Haley Fox, Program Assistant Haley. Fox@Commerce. wa.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in rural Washington state. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for 2025-27 CERB - Rural Ports Program are due November 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
2025-27 CERB - Rural Ports Program is funded by Washington State Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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