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Clean Energy Grants is a program from the Washington State Department of Commerce that funds clean energy projects that modernize the electric grid, enhance community resilience, and promote solar energy deployment across Washington state. Approximately $32 million is available, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $2,500,000.
The program prioritizes construction-ready projects that can begin work immediately and complete construction by June 2027, as well as projects that deliver benefits to vulnerable populations and overburdened communities, including tribes. Eligible applicants include consumer-owned and investor-owned retail electric utilities, and tribes' contracted service providers.
Eligible activities include deployment of clean energy technologies, facility improvements, pre-development studies, community engagement, and emergency energy planning.
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Apply now for Clean Energy Grants – Washington State Department of Commerce 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Apply now for Clean Energy Grants Request for Application (RFA) Pre-application conference #1: September 30, 1 p. m. Pre-application conference #2: October 15, 10 a.
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Applications due November 5 at 4 p. m. 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 private entities. Commerce will prioritize “construction-ready” projects that are prepared to begin work immediately and complete construction by June 2027. Commerce will also prioritize projects that deliver benefits to or conduct meaningful community engagement with vulnerable populations and overburdened communities, including tribes.
Awards will range from $50,000 to $2,500,000. Consumer-owned retail electric utilities Investor-owned retail electric utilities Tribes’ contracted service provider* *Note: Tribes are encouraged to submit applications to the Tribal Clean Energy Grants RFA , which dedicates grant funds specifically to tribe-led projects.
Project activities include: Deployment, installation, or construction of clean energy technologies Facility improvements to enable clean energy deployment Pre-development studies, siting and permitting, assessments, and analysis Community engagement, education, and outreach Emergency energy planning and resilience upgrades Project technology examples include: Other technology that uses renewable resources to enhance Washington’s clean energy economy Applicants interested in solar and energy storage may apply for a no-cost feasibility study from Commerce.
If the project is feasible and cost-effective, the grantee may be eligible for additional funding for construction without completing an additional application. Review the Request for Applications (RFA) for more details. RFA ZoomGrants Application RFA Program Documents (on Box) EPICgrants@commerce.
wa. gov
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Entities in Washington state implementing clean energy projects. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Public Works Board Pre-Construction Cycle is a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce that funds pre-construction planning activities for public infrastructure projects, including solid waste, recycling, and organics systems. Authorized under RCW 43.155, the Public Works Board (PWB) loans and grants money to counties, cities, and special purpose districts to repair, replace, or create infrastructure. Eligible applicants include special purpose districts and quasi-municipal organizations; tribes, school districts, and port districts are ineligible. Applications are submitted through ZoomGrants. Approximately .5 million is available per fiscal year pool, with a deadline of May 1, 2026.
Early Learning Facilities (ELF) Program is a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce that funds expansion, remodeling, purchase, or construction of early learning facilities serving children from low-income households. The program supports Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) contractors and Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) providers to build or improve the physical infrastructure needed for quality early learning. Competitive grants are available to nonprofits, for-profit businesses, public entities, K-12 school districts, and tribal compact schools registered in Washington State. Grant funds are for capital project reimbursement only. The current application deadline is May 30, 2026. Partner organizations include the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, OSPI, and Washington Community Reinvestment Association.