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WorkSource Seeks Small Businesses for Funding Opportunity

Thursday, November 13, 2025

WorkSource Kitsap and WorkSource Clallam in partnership with Olympic Workforce Development Council is excited to announce the return of our Small Business grants. The grant supports Black, Latine, Tribal, Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander small businesses in Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties through the Commerce Reinvestment Program Initiative. Two small businesses will be selected to receive $6,500 grant each. Eligibility Criteria:•    Small Business (fewer than 50 employees).•    Priority is given to workforce development activities for self-attested Black, Latine, Tribal, Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander business owners.•    Business must be licensed in Clallam, Jefferson, or Kitsap County•    The proposed project must be an asset purchase that...

Community Project Funding (CPF) Requests Now Open for FY26!

Friday, April 04, 2025

Congresswoman Emily Randall is now accepting CPF requests for Fiscal Year 2026! Here’s what you need to know and do:Key Actions & DeadlinesApply online: Submit your application hereDeadline: All applications must be submitted by Thursday, April 18 at 11:59 PM PTImportant InfoThe FY26 process will follow similar accounts and eligibility criteria as FY25.Subcommittee guidance is expected the week of April 7—updates will be shared if there are significant changes.FY25 CPF recipients must reapply to be considered for FY26 funding.If you received FY25 funding from Rep. Kilmer, note that in your application.Resources to Help YouAn updated FY26 Guidebook is available on the...

FY26 Community Project Funding Webinar

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Rep. Emily Randall's office is sharing information on FY26 Community Project Funding. Download this guidebook which includes information about the accounts that were available to request funding from in FY25, the eligibility criteria for these accounts, required information from our office and the committee, as well as frequently asked questions and staff contact information.  INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR:In addition, on Friday, March 21st at 10 am PT, our office will be hosting a webinar to discuss the appropriations process, Community Project Funding, and other federal grant opportunities. RSVP to attend the webinar here. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Rep. Randall’s Legislative...

Sen Murray FY26 Congressionally Directed Spending Request Portal Open through Apr 1

Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Senator Murray’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request portal is now open. All CDS funding requests must be submitted by 11:59pm Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday, April 1. A PDF version of the application is attached, this is only for reference. All applications must be submitted via the portal:  Office of Senator Patty Murray - FY26 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) Request FormThe Office of Senator Murray requires that applicants submit at least two letters of support from third parties that would benefit from the project if funded. Should a specific account require a letter of support from a...

Grant writing assistance program helps entities access clean energy IIJA funding

Friday, October 18, 2024

Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program (FFGWAP)Washington is launching a program to support access to Federal Funds grant writing assistance for communities across the State. In response to the unprecedented clean energy funding available via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Washington Department of Commerce, in partnership with Hagerty Consulting, is launching the Federal Funds Grant Writing Assistance Program (FFGWAP).The FFGWAP is designed for Washington community-based organizations, local government agencies, ports, housing authorities, tribes, businesses, and others eligible to receive Federal funds to prepare and submit grant applications, and to help Washington meet...

Small Business Grants to support small businesses owned by Black, Latino, and Tribal individuals in Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties

Wednesday, August 07, 2024

$5000-$10,000 awards to eligible businesses The Olympic Workforce Development Council (OWDC) is proud to sponsor a new Small Business Grant with our Commerce Reinvestment Fund Initiative through WorkSource Kitsap and WorkSource Clallam. The Commerce Reinvestment Fund (CRF) initiative aims to support small businesses owned by Black, Latino, and Tribal individuals in Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties by providing grants between $5,000 and $10,000. These grants are designed to bolster your business and workforce through various means, including providing your current employees with short-term certifications, reskilling, or upskill training, and equipment for your business and other eligible assets to facilitate business growth...

Puget Sound Energy issues RFP for non-wires alternatives in Kitsap County

Thursday, February 22, 2024

PSE investigating non-wires alternatives to help meet transmission capacity needs in Kitsap County  BELLEVUE, Wash. (Feb. 9, 2024) – Today, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for non-wires alternatives to an electric transmission system capacity need in Kitsap County, Washington.  PSE intends to explore a variety of solution options to its capacity need to ensure continued and reliable service for customers in the county. Non-wires solutions may include energy storage systems (ESS) and local CETA (Clean Energy Transformation Act)-eligible renewable or non-emitting energy resources that meet PSE’s energy and capacity needs.  Through this RFP, PSE is making progress toward...

Deadline extended on Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants - now Jan 10th

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Deadline extended to Jan. 10 Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants 2023-25The Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants program is designed to increase the number of manufacturing and research and development jobs in Washington state. The grants support the Building Economic Strength Through Manufacturing (BEST) Act (HB 1170) passed by the state legislature in 2021 to provide a framework for adding 300,000 new manufacturing jobs over the next 10 years.$2 million availableThe $2 million in grants will be awarded to eligible manufacturing and research and development businesses as well as organizations defined as innovation clusters in the funding application.Each grantee will be eligible for a...

Deadline extended! Apply Now for the 2023-2025 Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants!

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

New application deadline! Now apply by Jan 10thThe Washington State Department of Commerce recently announced the 2024 Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants in support of manufacturing growth in Washington State. This grant program aims to foster an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting the development of manufacturing jobs, research, and regional cluster acceleration strategies. Initial applications for this for this competitive grant are due to KEDA by 4:59pm, December 21st, 2023.Program Highlights:Total Funds: $2 millionEligibility: Individual businesses and innovation cluster organizationsAward Range: $200,000 to $400,000 per applicantNumber of Grants: Up to 10 awardsWho Can Apply:Businesses: Operational in Washington State for the...

State grants fund digital navigation services to help new internet users get online

Monday, September 11, 2023

Washington State Broadband Office awards $14.5 million to provide one-on-one technical support, devices, and subscriptions to facilitate internet use and adoption OLYMPIA, WA --- Most of us take the internet for granted, yet nearly 240,000 Washington households do not have access to high-speed internet, and 4% do not have access to a computing device. This week the Washington State Department of Commerce announced $14.5 million in grants to continue expanding access to the internet through digital navigator services.   Digital navigator services are essential in helping new internet users get online. These grants, awarded to three organizations, will provide resources to support...

$235 million available for grants and low-interest loans for construction, pre-construction and emergency public infrastructure projects

Monday, May 08, 2023

Public Works Board accepting funding applications; Virtual application workshops May 10-11 $235 million available for grants and low-interest loans for construction, pre-construction and emergency public infrastructure projects The Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) will accept funding applications for infrastructure construction projects now through 11:59 p.m. PT, July 7, 2023. Applications for pre-construction and emergency construction projects will be accepted until all allocated funds are exhausted. Cities, towns, counties, special purpose districts, and quasi-municipal organizations may apply. Eligible infrastructure systems include streets and roads, bridges, domestic water, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and solid waste, recycling and organics...

Empowering Community Resiliency - PSE Competitive Grant Program

Thursday, April 20, 2023

    PSE Foundation is dedicated to Empowering Community Resiliency. For our 2023 Competitive Grant Program, we want to hear what your nonprofit needs to help you expand impact and accomplish the important goals and objectives you’ve established to serve our shared communities. Through this process, a team of PSE’s local employee volunteers will review applications, learn about your work and ensure your community voice is represented throughout our review process. Funding Overview Grant requests must demonstrate how funds will be used to develop or strengthen competencies, strategies, systems or structures to...

Now Open: Washington Hospitality Grants: One-time grants to eligible restaurants, hotels, motels, and other small hospitality businesses

Monday, March 20, 2023

Begin your application for a Washington Hospitality Grant! Restaurants, bars, caterers, food trucks, bakeries, lodging businesses and other small hospitality organizations are eligible to apply for a one-time grant award.  Use the application checklist to guide you through the application process and APPLY NOW.  Download flyer WA Hospitality Grants Program: Lodging Focus March 23, 2023  1:00 pm This informational webinar will focus on the Lodging Establishments funding set aside. The webinar will cover program details, eligibility requirements, and application questions. Q&A will be addressed by the panel and presenter...

Deadline approaching on Small Business Disaster Relief Grants

Wednesday, March 08, 2023

Commerce has $9.7 million available for Small Business Disaster Relief Grants  to small businesses with annual gross receipts of $5 million or less that have sustained a reduction in business income or activity as the result of: Natural disaster such as flood, earthquake, or a comparable Human-caused disaster such as a major utility disruption resulting in property damage or prolonged outages *Note COVID19 related expenses or losses are not eligible for this grant. Grant limit is $75,000 per business. Funds may be used to reimburse the following eligible expenses: Payroll Utilities and rent...

State grant application portal opens Mar. 14, 2023 for hospitality and lodging businesses

Monday, March 06, 2023

State grant application portal opens Mar. 14, 2023 for hospitality and lodging businesses $100 million available to support businesses affected by pandemic; information webinar March 13 OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce announced a new grant opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and lodging industry that suffered business losses due to the pandemic. The application portal opens on March 14 at wahospitalitygrants.com. An informational webinar is scheduled for Monday, March 13. To learn more and subscribe to email updates about the program visit wahospitalitygrants.com. For questions, email info@wahospitalitygrants.com.   Who...

MBDA has allocated $200,000 to provide direct business resiliency grants that help minority and/or woman-owned businesses “achieve more.”

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Washington MBDA Business Center - ACHIEVE MORE GRANT Background The Washington Minority Business Development Agency Business Center (WA MBDA) has been serving the Washington State business community since 2016. One of the recurring needs we observed, and the community expressed to us, are barriers to accessing capital. WA MBDA has allocated $200,000 to provide direct business resiliency grants that help minority and/or woman-owned businesses “achieve more.”  Recipients of the Achieve More Grant (AMG) can use the funds for infrastructure improvements, employee training, and business equipment. Deadline for businesses to apply for the Achieve More Grant is...

Federal Funding Virtual Workshop with Rep. Derek Kilmer & SBA

Friday, February 10, 2023

Rep. Kilmer and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are inviting local small business owners to participate in a virtual federal funding workshop  Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 11:30AM to 12:30PM Pacific Time. Topics: Small business funding for small businesses, particularly those owned by members of the BIPOC, Women, Veteran and rural communities.   Please RSVP to emma.abraham@mail.house.gov Virtual link: Will be sent out to RSVPs prior to event. The virtual workshop will cover SBA funding opportunities including: The 8(a) Business Development program for small disadvantaged businesses; The HUBZone program for small businesses in urban...

Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants – Funding the development of regional cluster acceleration strategies and manufacturing growth

Thursday, January 26, 2023

NEW! FAQs for Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grant just added Click here for FAQs The Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants program, administered by Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce), aims to increase the number of manufacturing and research and development jobs in Washington State.  Our overarching goal is to accelerate innovation and help create jobs in every region of the state. This particular grant program, with a total of $2 million in funds, is specifically designed to support the development of regional cluster acceleration strategies by fostering an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship. Individual businesses and industrial innovation cluster...

Coming Soon! Hospitality & Lodging Grants

Monday, January 23, 2023

Application portal will open in March 2023. This grant program will provide assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic. This program will also provide assistance to “lodging establishments” taxable by the state under chapter 28.08 RCW with 40 or more lodging units affected by the Governors moratorium. Hospitality/restaurant industry Grantees must use the funding for losses accepted between March 3, 2021 and October 21, 2021, as required by federal ARPA regulations and in accordance with the governor’s eviction moratorium end dates. Recipients/ Grantees will have until December 31, 2024 to...

New Grant Opportunity! Growing Greater Businesses Program

Thursday, January 12, 2023

20 Central Kitsap small businesses will be eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 each, which will be used to help grow their businesses.   The Growing Greater Businesses Program is a small business assistance program serving Silverdale and Central Kitsap County. The Greater Kitsap Chamber (hereafter referred to as the Chamber) will provide financial assistance through grants and other entrepreneurship opportunities for up to 20 businesses. Support will include a series of educational workshops for small businesses that have experienced a loss of business income or activity or have been economically disadvantaged during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Washington State Broadband Office – Broadband Infrastructure Grants

Friday, December 16, 2022

The Washington State Department of Commerce State Broadband Office (WSBO) is accepting applications for Broadband infrastructure grants from November 22, 2022 through January 17, 2023. Applications received after the January 17 will not be accepted. Local governments (including public ports and public utility districts), federally recognized tribes, nonprofit organizations, nonprofit cooperative organizations, and multiparty entities that consist of at least one public partner are eligible to apply. Approximately $120 million in federal ARPA Capital funding is available for grants. Projects can qualify for up to $12 million dollars each, and require a 10% cash match. Proposed projects must construct...

Commerce Grants Now Open!

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

commercegrants.com General Timeline: August 17 – September 9: Application portal will remain open for 24 days Mid – Late September: Review of applications Early October: Commerce will notify grantees and disburse funding   Tutorials How to Register for a UEI Number English  Chinese  (Mandarin) Korean Russian Español – Spanish Preparing to Apply for WW5 & Convention Center Grant Opportunities Click below to watch the recording in: English Chinese (Mandarin) Korean Russian Español – Spanish    Working Washington...

Grants up to $5 million to non-profit organizations assisting underserved entrepreneurs & small businesses

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Grants from $34.5-mllion Small Business Innovation Fund will support special programs to spur small business recovery, startup and growth OLYMPIA, WA – Non-profit organizations with a history of assisting Washington state small businesses are invited to apply for grants up to $5 million each from the new Small Business Innovation Fund. The Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking to fund proposals that will offer community-based programs and services tailored for the specific needs of BIPOC entrepreneurs, women-owned small businesses, and businesses located in underserved, low-income and rural areas. The deadline to submit proposals to Commerce is...

SWT Launching Two Tourism Development Grant Programs

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

On Aug. 15, State of Washington Tourism (SWT) will issue two tourism development grant programs for tourism sustainability and technical assistance.   Tourism Development Grant Programs  Applicants for the tourism sustainability grant may request up to $30,000 to foster safer, more inclusive, and sustainable visitor experiences in the state. The technical assistance grant will subsidize the cost of industry-specific expertise for tourism-related projects that stimulate economic development for destination communities. Based on project eligibility, applicants for this grant may request up to $10,000. Both programs will require Washington-based tourism stakeholders to provide details on...

Prepare Now for New Washington State Grants Open Aug 17th

Monday, July 18, 2022

Working Washington 5 & Convention Center Grants Open August 17th   Important notice to grant applicants! The federal government recently changed its requirements for businesses and organizations receiving federal funds in the form of grants. It no longer uses the DUNS (Data Universal Number System) and has shifted to a new system known as the UEI (Unique Entity Identifier). As of April 2022, recipients of grants using federal funds are required to have a UEI, which replaces the DUNS Number. If you don’t have one yet, you may want to apply now. You may apply...

Important info on new Commerce Grants - Prepare Now!

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Working Washington Grants: Round 5 program and Convention Center Grants program   Detailed information regarding program guidelines, eligibility, FAQs for Working Washington 5 amd  programs and contact information for the Technical Support Center for questions will be available mid-July. The anticipated launch of the application portal is currently set for mid-August (exact dates will be updated mid-July). Please refer to https://commercegrants.com for the most up-to-date information.   Important notice to grant applicants! The federal government recently changed its requirements for businesses and organizations receiving federal funds in the form of grants. It no longer uses the DUNS (Data Universal...

GEN Partners with Antares Capital + Hello Alice to offer $20,000 Grants to Entrepreneurs in the USA

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Applications now open for the Antares REACH Grant Program Applications are now open for the Antares REACH Grant Program,  one of a number of grant programs undertaken by the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Hello Alice and Antares Capital to provide direct support to entrepreneurs. The Antares REACH Grant Program will provide $20,000 grants to small businesses, with an emphasis on businesses preparing for their next stage of growth; operated by historically underrepresented entrepreneurs; and providing important community services. To be eligible, a business must: Be a for-profit business that is majority (51%) owned and/or operated by...

"Ready for Business" Small Business Grant Program

Friday, June 17, 2022

APPLY TODAY The application period for the third round of the Ready for Business Fund is now open and will close on Sunday, June 26, 2022. The Ready for Business Fund was established to help level the playing field for communities that have been historically marginalized. Priority will be given to small businesses within the communities that historically have less impact to resources through entrepreneurship and are impacted by systemic barriers, including those owned by LGBTQ+ people; Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; and women, as well as businesses located in rural areas.  Businesses who...

$5000 Grants via American Express Backing Small Program

Friday, June 17, 2022

Inclusive Backing - Small Businesses The Inclusive Backing program builds on American Express' ongoing "Backing Small" initiative to provide economically vulnerable small businesses with financial support and other resources to address their critical needs and challenges.  These $5,000 grants can be used for anything from physical improvements to the business space to meet relevant reopening requirements brought on by COVID-19 to payroll and other operating expenses.  The fourth grant cycle is open to eligible small business owners who identify as Native or Indigenous, Hispanic or Latinx, LGBTQ+ or as immigrants, refugees or forcibly displaced. As small...

Coming Soon - Working Washington Grants: Round 5

Friday, June 17, 2022

Emergency Grants | Washington State Department of Commerce (commercegrants.com) The Washington State Legislature has allocated a new round of grant funding for small businesses affected by the pandemic. $70 million was appropriated by the legislature for the next round of Working Washington Grants: Round 5, with $45 million of the appropriation directed to eligible businesses and nonprofit organizations in the arts, heritage, and science sectors, including those that operate live entertainment venues. $25 million will be directed at most other sectors, including hospitality, fitness and personal services.   Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria, with additional...

Defense Community funding coming soon

Friday, June 17, 2022

Defense Community Compatibility Account The purpose of the DCCA program is to provide a statewide framework for evaluating and prioritizing projects that enhance the economy, environment and quality of life opportunities for local communities affected by the presence of military installations. Funding for projects is contingent on legislative appropriation, which is based on a project list submitted to the Legislature by Commerce.  2022 project solicitation  A new round of project applications will be open Aug. 1 – Sept. 15. Applications will be reviewed and scored to develop a ranked list to include in the 2022...

Open Now! Festival & Events Grants

Wednesday, June 08, 2022

The Washington Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Washington Festivals and Events Association (WFEA) and ArtsWA, is administering a $3.5 million grant program to provide festivals, events and celebrations across the state with relief disruptions caused by COVID. This grant program supports “legacy-level” community events, festivals, civic and holiday celebrations, cultural and heritage events, music festivals, and street and arts fairs in communities with populations of 100,000 or less. Funding supports the 2022 calendar year. Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 1 at 5:00 p.m. Click here to apply Grants are designed...

PSE 2022 Nonprofit Grant Program

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Puget Sound Energy Foundation 2022 Competitive Grant Program   PSE Foundation is Empowering Community Resiliency and is proud to announce the launch of our 2022 competitive grants program, which intends to distribute $600,000 across the communities served by Puget Sound Energy. We welcome local 501(C)3 nonprofit organizations and tribal governments who charitably serve the public within PSE’s 10-county service area to apply for funding. Local PSE employee volunteers will then review applications received from organizations within the community where they choose to work, live and raise their families. FUNDING OVERVIEW Grant requests must demonstrate how...

New Grants Coming Soon!

Tuesday, May 03, 2022

COVID-19 Emergency Funding for Small Businesses Over the last year, Washington State has provided small businesses throughout the state with more than $500 million in grants to address the economic outfall of COVID-19. This effort continues as we look to new funding strategies for businesses in the process of rebuilding and recovering. COMING – Working Washington Grants: Round 5 The Washington State Legislature has allocated a new round of grant funding for small businesses affected by the pandemic. $70 million was appropriated by the legislature for the next round of Working Washington Grants: Round 5, with $45 million...

Grants available for minor upgrades to licensed child care facilities

Thursday, February 03, 2022

Coming in March:  Grants will be available for minor renovations and small capital purchases   Commerce's Early Learning Facilities (ELF) program will open a new funding round for eligible child care providers in early March. Grants are for minor renovations to existing buildings used by child care providers licensed or certified by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) on or before January 1, 2020. Grant details: Family homes, child care centers, and K-12 school districts are all eligible to apply. Grant funds may be used for minor renovations and small capital purchases. All...

US DOE grant opportunity for small- to medium-sized manufacturers!

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) $400 million Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC)  program  provides grants of up to $300,000 per manufacturer per application round, with 50% cost share, to implement project recommendations made by DOE and other qualified energy assessments.The IAC implementation grants will bolster the U.S. manufacturing base by making grants available to support projects that modernize SMMs’ facilities with improved energy and material efficiency, enhanced cybersecurity, and increased use of smart and advanced manufacturing technologies to reduce waste and pollution, while increasing productivity. Industrial Assessment CenterCombined Heat and Power/Onsite-Energy Technical Assistance Partnership Eligible applicants include small- and medium-sized manufacturing firms, water...