Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Washington State Commerce Department provides community and economic development services through its Community Services Division, partnering with local governments, tribes, and nonprofits to promote self-sufficiency and reduce poverty. The agency supports key industries, business growth, workforce training, and access to funding across all 39 Washington counties.
Am I eligible?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Partnership with local governments, tribes, or community-based organizations
2.Focus on community assistance and economic development services
3.Commitment to equity and anti-racism principles
4.Operations within Washington State counties
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).
IRS · United States
The nation's largest affordable rental housing production program, providing dollar-for-dollar federal tax credits to developers who build or rehabilitate affordable rental housing and maintain income and rent restrictions for 30+ years.