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Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Prospective Development Program is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. This program provides financing (grants and loans) for local governments and federally recognized Indian tribes in rural areas of Washington to build public infrastructure that supports private business growth and expansion, and creates jobs.
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Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) – Washington State Department of Commerce 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) CERB’s mission is to help communities create and retain private sector jobs through funding public infrastructure. Also, to make broadband resources more accessible to rural underserved communities.
CERB Facebook | CERB LinkedIn The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) was formed in 1982 to respond to local economic development in Washington communities. CERB provides funding to local governments and federally recognized tribes for public infrastructure which supports private business growth and expansion.
Eligible projects include domestic and industrial water, storm water, wastewater, public buildings, telecommunications, and port facilities. CERB Board Members and staff on September 19, 2024. CERB Member Biographies (PDF) CERB currently has three vacancies.
All three terms are for three years, and end on September 2, 2028. Members can serve up to two terms. CERB Board Member Roles & Responsibilities (PDF) Public or Private Economist (Position #7) Application Form Small Business, East of Puget Sound, West of Cascades (Position #10) Application Form Large Business East of Cascades (Position #11) Application Form The next board meeting will be on March 19, 2026.
Location: South Puget Sound Community College Lacey Campus 4220 – 6th AVE SE, Building 1, Room 186 2025-2027 Meeting Schedule and Application Due Dates (PDF) CERB Awards $9,605,000 in low interest loans and grants On January 15, 2026 the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $9,605,000 in low interest loans and grants for planning, economic development, and […] CERB Awards $7,250,000 in low interest loans and grants On November 20, 2025, the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved $7,250,000 in low interest loans and grants for planning, economic development, and […] Community Economic Revitalization Board Awards $150,000 in grants On September 18, 2025, CERB approved $150,000 in grants for planning economic development, intended to spur business growth and job creation, in Klickitat and Pend […] Since 1982, CERB has helped communities in every corner of the state grow by making strategic investments to spur job creation.
Check out our map to see the number of projects and CERB dollars invested by county in the 2023-25 Biennium.
CERB 101 Presentation (PowerPoint) CERB 2021-23 Biennium in Review (on Box) CERB Newsletter Archive (on Box) Fact Sheets for CERB Awarded Projects (on Box) CARB – Community Aviation Revitalization Board IACC – Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council Washington Water & Salmon Fund Finder Grant and Loan Programs for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects (PDF) Capital Budget Grant and Loan Programs Legislative reports and resources 2024 CERB LIFT Report (PDF) CERB Success Stories Videos (Vimeo) 2024 CERB Legislative Report (PDF) CERB’s mission is to help communities create and retain private sector jobs through funding public infrastructure.
Also, to make broadband resources more accessible to rural underserved communities. CERB Facebook | CERB LinkedIn Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Janea Stark, Executive Director and Tribal Liaison Janea. Stark@Commerce.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities and towns, Counties, Federally recognized sovereign nations, Municipal corporations, Quasi-municipal corporations, Public port districts, Special purpose districts in rural communities of Washington state. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows loans up to $3,000,000; Grants up to 25% of total award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Prospective Development 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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