Community Needs Grant (Executive's Office requests)

Community Needs Grant (Executive's Office requests) is sponsored by Pierce County. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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Procurement & Contract Services 6. Executive's Office Community Needs Grant # Executive's Office Community Needs Grant **The application period for the Executive's Community Needs Grant is now closed. ** ## About the Community Needs Grant Program Pierce County’s Community Needs Grant (CNG) Program was created in April 2025 through a proposal by Executive Ryan Mello and unanimous approval by the County Council.

The program offers the Executive and individual council members funding to support nonprofit organizations and public entities addressing critical community needs across Pierce County.

Funding supports these county priorities: * Housing affordability and homelessness * Public safety and behavioral health * Youth development and economic advancement * Community infrastructure and sustainability This application page is only for grant funding requests to Executive Mello. Organizations seeking to apply for a CNG grant from a Councilmember must contact the Councilmember’s office for application information.

The Executive may propose up to $375,000 in CNG expenditures each biennium. Eligible non-capital projects may receive up to $150,000 over the two-year budget cycle. Capital projects or property acquisitions may be awarded up to $2 million when matched with other funding and ready for timely completion.

Each Councilmember is also allocated up to $375,000 non-capital project funding and can also accept capital project proposals. The Executive and Council determine final grant awards through the County’s biennial budget process. Overall funding and grant availability is subject to approval by the Council.

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#### Updated Application Form ### Complete the Application Fill out the Executive's Office Community Needs Grant Form. Be sure to include all required forms and eligibility documents. The County will review submitted materials and may request additional documents or clarification.

Incomplete forms will be returned. ### Selection and Final Approval Following review and evaluation by the Executive's Office, the selected projects will move forward through the budget process. ### Project will be approved in the final Biennial Budget.

Following the adopted and signed budget, the Finance/ Procurement team will reach out to the organizations with approved projects with next steps in December, 2025 - January, 2026.

* 2024–2025 Allocation Budget * ACH Payment Authorization Form **Acceptance & Award Samples** * Sample –NOA Letter (Contract) * Sample – NOA Direct Payment * Sample – Client Services Agreement **Invoicing & Documentation** * Sample – Support Documentation ## Guidelines and Requirements All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in this application. These funds are subject to **Pierce County Code Chapter 2.

113** and other County policies. By submitting this application, your organization agrees to the following: **### Contractual Obligations**Depending on the project type and funding amount, your award will result in either a **Purchase Order** or a **formal contract**with Pierce County.

If a contract is required, your organization must be prepared to meet all County contract standards, including: * Background checks (if applicable) * Prevailing wage compliance ### **Reimbursement Only – No Prepayments** Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis only.

Organizations must: * Submit an invoice with complete documentation (receipts, time records, expense reports) * Provide proof that expenses have already been paid ### **Project Scope & Timeline** Funding must be used**only**for the approved project. All work must be completed within the grant period. ### **One Project per Application** Each application may request funding for one project.

Projects may include multiple services if clearly related (e.g., behavioral health with housing and disability support). ### Capital Improvements & Public Works If your project involves capital improvements or qualifies as a public works project, you must follow all applicable laws, including prevailing wage requirements. * MRSC: Prevailing Wage Overview * WA Labor & Industries: Prevailing Wage * MRSC: Public Works Contracting Guide 4.

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