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ActiveWashington State Public Works Board · 2026

Public Works Board Construction, Pre-construction, and Emergency Programs

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Agency: Washington State Public Works Board
Funding: Construction: up to $100.3 million; Pre-construction: $7.5 million; Emergency: $7.5 million
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Cities, counties, special purpose districts, and quasi-municipal organizations in Washington State.

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Public Works Board Construction, Pre-construction, and Emergency Programs is sponsored by Washington State Public Works Board. The Washington State Public Works Board offers low-interest loans and grants for local government infrastructure projects, including construction, pre-construction planning, and emergency repairs.

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PWB Traditional Financing – Washington State Department of Commerce 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) PWB Traditional Financing The Public Works Board (Board) is authorized by state statute ( RCW 43. 155 ). Its purpose is to loan and grant money to counties, cities, and special purpose districts to repair, replace, or create infrastructure.

The PWB accepts applications for all funding programs through ZoomGrants. Paper copies are not accepted at this time. Eligible applicants include: Special Purpose Districts Quasi-Municipal Organizations Note : Tribes, school districts, and port districts are ineligible for this program.

Eligible infrastructure systems include: Solid Waste/Recycling/Organics ZoomGrants Applicant Slideshow (PDF) FY27 Application Guidelines FY27 Application Resources Construction Funding Program During the FY27 funding cycle, the Public Works Board will award up to $202 million for qualifying construction projects.

However, the Board reserves the right to award less based on available funds in the Public Works Assistance Account at the time of awards.

Link to the FY27 Notice of Funding Opportunity Apply for PWB FY27 funding here (ZoomGrants) Planning and Pre-Construction Funding Program Pre-Construction activities include but are not limited to: design engineering, bid-document preparation, environmental studies, right-of-way acquisition, value planning, permits, cultural and historic resources, and public notification.

Pre-construction funding may also be used for capital facilities planning, are open continuously and pooled and awarded quarterly until all funds are expended. During the FY27 funding cycle, the Public Works Board will award up to $20 million for qualifying pre-construction/planning projects. However, the Board reserves the right to award less based on available funds in the Public Works Assistance Account at the time of awards.

Link to FY27 Notice of Funding Opportunity Apply for PWB FY27 funding here (ZoomGrants) Emergency Funding Program The Emergency Construction Funding Program focuses on the activities that repair, replace, and/or reconstruct a facility that will restore essential services and are made necessary by a natural disaster, or an immediate and emergent threat to the public health and safety due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances.

The Board may make low-interest or interest free loans or grants to local governments for emergency public works projects. The emergency funding program is to financially assist eligible communities experiencing the loss of critical public works services or facilities due to an emergency, and that can demonstrate a substantial fiscal need. The emergency funding program has approximately $7.

5 million for FY27. Applications are accepted continuously until funds are expended. Apply for PWB Emergency Funding (ZoomGrants) The Traditional Programs Interactive Hardship Map highlights distressed and severely distressed counties.

The PWB Hardship Methodology considers county unemployment rate for the previous three years and Median Household Income. In non-distressed and distressed counties, the census tract levels can be viewed by scrolling or zooming in. Projects that serve distressed or severely distressed areas are eligible for reduced interest rates and grants .

Open interactive hardship map in new window Traditional Program Policy Handbook and Forms 2025-27 Traditional Program Policy Handbook (PDF) Important and Required Client Forms Public Works Board Policies Summary of PWB funded projects dashboard 2025 (FY26) Construction Funding Awards 2025-2026 (FY26) Pre-construction Funding Awards 2024 (FY25) Overview of Awardee Demographics (PDF) 2024 (FY25) Construction Funding Awards (PDF) 2024 – 2025 (FY25) Pre-construction Funding Awards (PDF) 2023 (FY24) Construction Loan Awards (PDF) 2023 (FY24) Pre-Construction Loan Awards (PDF) 2022 Pre-Construction Loan Awards (PDF) 2022 Construction Loan Awards (PDF) 2021 Pre-Construction Loan Awards (PDF) 2021 Construction Loan Awards (PDF) 2019 Pre-Construction Loan Awards (PDF) 2019 Construction Loan Awards (PDF) PWB Project Fact Sheets (on Box) Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs (GOIA) WSDOT Cultural Resources Links and Training

Eligibility Requirements

Cities, counties, special purpose districts, and quasi-municipal organizations in Washington State.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Public Works Board Construction, Pre-construction, and Emergency Programs?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, special purpose districts, and quasi-municipal organizations in Washington State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Public Works Board Construction, Pre-construction, and Emergency Programs offer?

The current listing shows construction: up to $100.3 million; Pre-construction: $7.5 million; Emergency: $7.5 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Public Works Board Construction, Pre-construction, and Emergency Programs?

Public Works Board Construction, Pre-construction, and Emergency Programs is funded by Washington State Public Works Board. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Public Works Board Construction, Pre-construction, and Emergency Programs?

This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Public Works Board Construction, Pre-construction, and Emergency Programs?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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