Youth Lead Project Grant Program

Youth Lead Project Grant Program is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

### Apply now for Permit Review Process Update grants This application period has closed. The Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting applications for permit review process update grants. Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to local governments to help reduce permit review timelines.

A total of $475,000 is available. Who is eligible? All Washington towns, cities and counties are eligible for this program.

Please review the grant instructions prior … ### Clean Energy Grants (closed) … entity Investor-owned retail electric utilities Local government Nonprofit organization Research institution State agency Tribal government* Tribes’ contracted service provider* *Note: Tribes are encouraged to submit applications to the Tribal Clean Energy Grants RFA, which dedicates grant funds specifically to tribe-led projects.

Project activities include: Deployment, installation, or construction of clean energy technologies Facility improvements to enable clean energy deployment Pre-development studies, siting … ### Clean energy siting and permitting grants now open Commerce is now accepting applications for $4.

85 million in Clean Energy Siting and Permitting (CESP) grants to help local governments and tribes improve the siting and permitting of clean energy projects across Washington state. The CESP program funds planning and process improvements that reduce barriers, streamline reviews, and help communities prepare for clean energy projects such as solar, wind, and energy storage.

Eligible activities … ### CRP post-conviction relief legal aid grants This funding opportunity is now closed. Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) is requesting proposals to expand post-conviction legal services that help people overcome barriers to jobs, housing and education. CRP legal aid grants will support statewide, community-based post-conviction relief and case assistance.

Support must focus on civil and criminal legal assistance that removes systemic barriers and expands access to opportunity. Programs … ### Dairy digester grants (closed) Commerce is now accepting applications for $12. 8 million in Anaerobic Digester Development (Dairy Digester) grants to help with dairy digester projects that repair, upgrade or develop dairy digesters.

The dairy digester program provides grants for the repair, upgrades and the development of dairy digesters. This also includes cover and flare projects. Applicants must show how much their project will reduce greenhouse gases and waste … ### Flood resilience grants available from Public Works Board What funding is available?

The December 2025 Flood Resilience Grant program is a one-time, dedicated fund authorized in the 2026 Supplemental Capital Budget for the Public Works Board to make emergency grants to local governments for public works projects that were made necessary by the December 2025 weather event described in Gov. Ferguson’s Emergency Proclamation 25-07. 2.

Up to $10 million in … ### Grants open to help modernize Washington’s electric grid Commerce is now accepting applications to support the construction of grid resilience and reliability projects for qualifying utilities in Washington state.

Authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program (often referred to as section 40101(d)) is designed to strengthen and modernize the power grid against wildfires, extreme weather, and other natural disasters. This program is open to … ### $10.

5 million available for anaerobic dairy digester projects The Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program has $10,544,325 available for grants to build, repair or upgrade systems that capture methane from dairy manure and other organic waste. These systems reduce greenhouse gas emissions while producing renewable energy, fertilizer and other useful products.

This Request for Applications (RFA) sets aside: $2 million for cover-and-flare manure management projects. $3 million for projects that have … ### Applications open for Equitable Access to Credit grant program … 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.

Eligibility This competitive Request for … ### Capital Readiness Advisors for Community Capacity Initiative The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Capacity Initiative (CCI) is seeking qualified professionals to serve as Capital Readiness Advisors for the fiscal year 2027 Capital Project Capacity Grants program.

Capital Readiness Advisors will provide expertise and guidance through a peer learning cohort and individual advising to local governments, tribal governments and nonprofits with early-stage capital projects that directly benefit overburdened communities in … … This story is part of an ongoing series highlighting organizations awarded Community Reinvestment Project grants through the Washington State Department of Commerce.

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The Weatherization Program offers cost-effective energy efficiency repairs to reduce energy bills and increase home […] Energy Division Unit Energy Grants and Incentives for Homes and Buildings Commerce energy grants and incentives for homes and buildings programs focus on improving energy efficiency in public and residential buildings, supporting weatherization efforts for low-income … … post checklists, guidance documents and other GMA related support materials here on a regular basis to help local governments with their reviews Local Government Resource Climate Planning This page provides planning guidance, grants and other resources for developing a climate element that mitigates greenhouse gas emissions and builds community resilience.

Local Government Housing Planning The Housing Planning page contains information on housing grants and guidance … ### OHY's Youth Lead Project funding opportunity … 12-24, who meet criteria for category 1, 2, or 4 of the HUD definition of homelessness at enrollment. Eligible expenses are outlined in eCFR :: 24 CFR 578. 53.

Youth Lead Project grants are for supportive services only and do not include housing programs or ongoing rental assistance. Applicants must be: Licensed to do business in Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it … ### Climate planning grant reopens, $7. 5 million available Update (1/6/26):We have received more applications than current funds can cover.

We will still accept applications, but awards will only be made if additional funding is secured. The Department of Commerce will reopen the climate planning grant application period to distribute the remaining $7. 5 million of grant funding to support communities conducting comprehensive planning for climate change.

We will award grant … ### Behavioral Health Facilities Closure Prevention - $9. 7 million available The Behavioral Health Facilities (BHF) Closure Prevention Program is now accepting applications for capital projects to preserve behavioral health facilities through critical repairs or upgrades, necessary to keep the facility in use. This funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.

Funding requests cannot exceed $9. 7 million. Applications must be submitted through ZoomGrants and those who apply … ### Charles Mitchell and George Washington Bush Study on Reparative Action Commerce seeks proposals from those qualified and interested in participating in a project to conduct the Charles Mitchell and George Washington Bush Study on Reparative Action.

This study will explore the historical injustices of U.S. chattel slavery and its enduring impacts on the direct descendants of victims. This study will focus on the legacy within Washington State laws, policies and economic structures.

The study … ### Now Accepting Applications for Apple Health and Homes Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) Units This RFA seeks to provide grant funding to Eligible Multi-Family Housing Projects in the King and North Central Behavioral Health Regions (King, Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas and Grant counties) for the purpose of by establishing project-based permanent supportive housing units dedicated for eligible AHAH program participants across the state of Washington as outlined in Chapter 216, Laws of 2022 (ESHB 1866).

Eligible projects are … ### RFP: Third-Party Broadband Engineer Firm The Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO) is seeking a third-party broadband engineer firm or company to provide final inspection services for all BEAD project areas within Washington. WSBO has approximately 180 project areas requiring final inspection. These projects are located throughout the state and on tribal land.

The third-party contractor will be responsible for providing a physical audit, conducted by engineers and/or …