$235 million available for construction, pre-construction and emergency public infrastructure projects



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may 8, 2023


"CORRECTION: This bulletin has been updated to correct the amount of funding set aside for emergency construction grants and loans to $7 million."

Funding applications open now

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

The Washington State Public Works Board [ [link removed] ] (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.

Approximately $221 million is available for construction loans and grants, $7 million for pre-construction loans and grants, and $7 million for emergency loans and grants.

This is the first of two application cycles in the 2023-25 biennium. The PWB may award funds to projects passing threshold ratings based on a competitive ranking process. Rating and ranking for *construction applications* begins July 8, 2023 with awards expected in August 2023. The Board anticipates opening a subsequent funding cycle in 2024. ?

The *Pre-construction Program* is a competitive program open continuously beginning today with quarterly funding awards until all allocated funds are exhausted.

The *emergency construction application* cycle is open on a first-come, first-served basis, until the $7 million set aside for this program is exhausted.

Virtual application workshops May 10-11

The PWB encourages potential applicants to take advantage of virtual application workshops scheduled for May 10 and 11. No registration is required, and attendance is not required to submit a funding application.

Virtual workshop meeting links:


* May 10 workshop from 10 - 11 a.m. [ [link removed] ]?(Zoom meeting)

* May 11 workshop from 10 - 11 a.m. [ [link removed] ]?(Zoom meeting)

Workshops will be recorded and posted later on?pwb.wa.gov [ [link removed] ].?

Links to the *ZoomGrants online application [ [link removed] ]* and more information are available on the?Public Works Board traditional financing webpage [ [link removed] ]?

*Questions?* Contact Traditional Programs Director and Tribal Liaison Mark Rentfrow <[email protected]>, (360) 529-6432 with questions

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