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Find similar grantsApplications considered on an ongoing basis; Board meets every two months. Specific 2025-2027 due dates listed in a linked PDF.
Planning Program is sponsored by Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). CERB provides limited funding for studies to evaluate high-priority economic development projects.
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CERB Planning Program (PP) – Washington State Department of Commerce 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) CERB Planning Program (PP) 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. CERB Facebook | CERB LinkedIn CERB provides limited grant funding for studies to evaluate high-priority economic development projects, and rural broadband projects.
When considering planning grants, the Board gives priority to projects that could result in a type of project eligible for CERB construction funds. CERB offers grants for planning projects up to 80% of the total project cost, up to $100,000. The applicant must match CERB’s funding with at least 20% of the total project cost, in cash.
In-kind match is not allowed for this program. Cash matches can come from any funding source but may not come from previous CERB-funded projects. Please contact CERB staff to discuss your project, determine if your project meets CERB’s requirements and what funding tier your project qualifies for.
Tier 1 Projects (Up to $50,000): Economic Development Activities that do not qualify for CERB construction. Tier 2 Projects (Up to $75,000): Economic Development Activities that do qualify for CERB construction. Tier 3 Projects (Up to $100,000): Site Readiness and Economic Development Activities that do qualify for CERB construction.
Projects should target job growth and long-term economic prosperity. Funding can be used for site-specific plans and studies related to: Site readiness activities Federally recognized tribes Quasi-municipal corporations Special purpose districts Applications for all of CERB’s funding programs are considered on an ongoing basis. The Board meets every two months to consider projects and make funding decisions.
Do you have a project? Potential applicants must contact CERB staff to discuss their project, prior to receiving a link to the online application.
2025-2027 Application Due Dates (PDF) Policies, sample and instructions 2025-27 CERB Program Policies (PDF) ZoomGrants PP Application Overview/Sample (PDF) ZoomGrants Application Information and Tips (PDF) All economic development planning projects must complete the Planning Study economic development minimum requirements (PDF) documents and include them in the final submitted application.
All site readiness projects must complete the Site readiness minimum requirements (PDF) document and include them in the final submitted application. Prior to submitting an application, please print out and complete the PP Project Threshold Checklist (PDF) . This will help ensure that the submitted application is complete.
Median Wage by County (PDF) Median Wage Calculator (Excel) Governor’s Executive Order 21-02 Cultural Resource Review (21-02) Process (PDF) EZ Project Review Form (PDF) Federally Recognized Tribes in Washington State DAHP Cultural Resources Reporting Guidelines (PDF) Hiring A Preservation Consultant 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. 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: Washington cities, towns, counties, federally recognized tribes, municipal corporations, public port districts, quasi-municipal corporations, and special purpose districts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 (80% of project cost). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Planning Program is funded by Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). 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.
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