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Commerce is making more than $19 million available to increase electric vehicle charging in Washington. There is at least $19.4 million available in Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program Round 2 (WAEVCP 2). WAECVP helps fund infrastructure that supports Level 2 chargers and direct current fast chargers for public use clean transportation in communities across Washington.Who can applyPublic agencies, tribal entities, retail electric utilities, nonprofits, and private entities. Private entities have additional requirements to apply, described in the RFA documents. Not all entities are eligible for all funding categories. Request for Applications DocumentsFull RFA documentExhibits A-H in Word and PDF formatsQuestions and...

Fermentation, Community, and a Commitment to Sustainability in Kitsap CountyNational Entrepreneurship Month celebrates innovation, resilience, and the transformative power of small businesses in our communities. In Kitsap County, one local gem exemplifies these values: Iggy’s Alive & Cultured, a fermentation house founded in 2012 by Ilgvar “Iggy” Daga on Bainbridge Island. Now led by owner Paul McClellan, Iggy’s thrives on a mission to foster resilient cultures through its artisanal fermented beverages and foods. As Iggy’s celebrates its 12th year, its journey offers valuable insights into the power of community-centered entrepreneurship and sustainable practices. Rooted in People-Centered ValuesIggy’s has become more than...

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...