Building Communities Fund (BCF) Program

Building Communities Fund (BCF) Program is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. Supports community and social service facilities through competitive grants for construction or renovation.

Building Communities Fund Program – Washington State Department of Commerce Shared Standards Initiative 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Building Communities Fund Program The Building Communities Fund Program supports projects to buy, build or renovate community and social service centers.

The Building Communities Fund (BCF) Program provides grants to support non-residential community and social service centers. This funding helps expand access to services in communities with the greatest need. If you are planning to buy, build or renovate a non-residential facility, this program can reimburse 25% of your eligible project costs.

There is no minimum or maximum award. Learn how BCF works, what it funds, and whether it may be a good fit for your project. BCF grant funding helped the Nisqually Tribe complete its Elders Center, which supports health and wellness for older adults.

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 2027–2029 Building Communities Fund grants are now open Capital funding available for non-residential community and social service facilities. This program reimburses 25% of eligible project costs. We are now accepting applications .

Please note the following important dates for the upcoming application period: Eligibility test (first part of application) deadline: August 18, 2026 at 4 p. m. PDT Application deadline: August 20, 2026 at 4 p.

m. PDT Use our online form to get started. Apply online through ZoomGrants 2027-2029 Program Guidelines 2027–2029 Program Information Sheet 2027-2029 Program Application Guide Attending a workshop can help you learn more about BCF grants and determine whether to apply.

2027–2029 Building Communities Fund Workshop Webinar, June 30, 2026 These links to our online workshop webinar recording (Vimeo), webinar PowerPoint (PDF) and list of Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) of the June 30, 2026 workshop, explains the Building Community Fund’s eligibility requirements and application process.

Public Records Notice: Meeting registration information, such as name and email address, is a public record and may be subject to disclosure, pursuant to the Chapter 42. 56 RCW: PUBLIC RECORDS ACT . BCF grants are available to nonprofit organizations and Tribes registered in Washington.

To qualify, projects must serve a distressed community or a substantial number of low-income or disadvantaged people.

We define a distressed community as any of the following: A county with an unemployment rate of 20% above the state average for the last three years (see the distressed areas list from the Employment Security Department) An area within a county that is eligible under the federal New Markets Tax Credit Program (see the map of eligible areas at CohnReznick) A school district where at least 50% of K-12 students receive free or low-cost meals (see our list of eligible school districts) To qualify for serving a substantial number of low-income or disadvantaged people, you must show that at least 40% of people you serve are either: At or below 200% of the poverty line (see the Poverty Level Guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services) Disadvantaged (see the Individual Determinations of Social and Economic Disadvantage from the Small Business Administration) Not sure whether your project qualifies?

Our eligibility page can help. It takes just a few steps to find out quickly whether you meet our requirements. Every two years, the Department of Commerce awards BCF grants through a competitive process.

Learn how it works and what to expect. Preparing your application Knowing how to prepare a strong application will increase your chances of success. View tips and examples that will help you write effective responses.

Read our application guide Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification Declaration Stakeholder Recommendation Survey Community Capital Facilities Woneata Stallworth, Program Manager Woneata. Stallworth@Commerce. wa.

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