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Find similar grantsEquitable Access to Credit Grant Program (Washington State) is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. This program provides grants to qualified lending institutions to help provide Washington state businesses in historically underserved communities with access to credit.
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Applications open for Equitable Access to Credit grant program – Washington State Department of Commerce 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Applications open for Equitable Access to Credit grant program Request for Application (RFA) Question and answer period: March 17-April 10, 2026 Pre-proposal conference: March 25, 2026, 2:00-3:00 p. m.
[see below to view a recording of the conference] Proposals due: April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p. m. PT Commerce is initiating this request for applications from qualified lending institutions to provide businesses in historically underserved communities with access to credit.
The funding allows these organizations to offer technical assistance services, small business training, loans and investments to borrowers who might not be eligible for traditional bank loans. Considered “unbanked”, the Equitable Access to Credit Program’s qualifying loan recipients might not have bank accounts, might have poor credit or no credit at all.
The program goal is to encourage investment in small, typically rural, and underserved businesses to boost community and economic development in Washington. Commerce has about $4,356,000 available from the Equitable Access to Credit Program, and the grant awards typically range from about $50,000 to over $1M.
Funding comes from a unique program offering businesses and individuals who pay state business and occupation tax (B&O) taxes the ability to contribute and receive tax credits. By making cash contributions equivalent to their B&O tax liability, participants can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit from the Department of Revenue (DOR).
Once a business has reached its annual contributor limit of $1 million or the program has reached its annual cap of $8 million, the state will not accept further contributions for the year. As a special preference, a minimum of 65% of the value of all grants awarded in any calendar year must be allocated for native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) or grantees to provide services or invest, or both, in rural counties.
This competitive Request for Applications (RFA) is open to private, non-profit, tribal and public entities, as outlined in RCW 43. 390. 020 View a recording of the pre-proposal conference , held on March 25, 2026, 2:00-3:00 p.
m. Question and answer period : Closes April 10, 2026 Closing date: April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p. m.
PT Applications will be accepted via the online application form through 5:00 p. m. PST, April 28, 2026.
Contact the RFA Coordinator, via email, OEDCProcurement@Commerce. wa. gov .
2026 Equitable Access to Credit grant application SAMPLE (PDF) 2026 Equitable Access to Credit Grant Guidelines and Instructions (PDF) 2026 Equitable Access to Credit Request for Application SAMPLE (PDF) Equitable Access to Credit FAQs Contact the RFA Coordinator, via email: OEDCProcurement@Commerce. wa. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified lending institutions that provide credit access to businesses in historically underserved communities in Washington State. Individual businesses would access funding through these institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Equitable Access to Credit Grant Program (Washington State) 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.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Contribution Request Form and Washington State B&O tax payment documentation. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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