The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting applications from non-profit organizations to support planning and readiness activities for capital projects expected to be completed or shovel-ready within the next five years.
Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/12/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
This includes funding for pre-development and pre-construction work, such as feasibility studies, design, permitting, and stakeholder engagement.
Funding Information
Total available funding is $390,000 for FY26. Commerce expects to award a small number of grants under this program. Applicants may request up to $50,000.
Grant Period
March 1, 2026 and to end on June 30, 2026.
Eligible Uses
Funding may support a range of early-stage capital project activities, including:
- Project plans and feasibility assessments
- Budget planning and lifecycle cost analysis
- Community and stakeholder engagement
- Schematic drawings, site plans, and design studies
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include Washington State non-profit organizations that meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Must be designated as a Washington State non-profit by the WA Secretary of State and the IRS
- Must be licensed to do business in Washington or commit to becoming licensed within 30 days of award
- Must not be fiscally sponsored
- Must have a capital project that is expected to be completed or shovel-ready by 2030.
For more information, visit Department of Commerce.
