Applications due Sept. 13 for civilian-military compatible projects



Having trouble viewing this email? View it online [ [link removed] ]




Commerce Logo


may 23, 2024

*Funding opportunity*

Civilian-military compatible infrastructure projects near military installations

Commerce is now accepting applications for Defense Community Compatibility Account [ [link removed] ] (DCCA) funding for civilian-military compatible infrastructure projects near military installations in Washington. The purpose of the DCCA is to provide funds for development projects that affect the economy, environment, or quality-of-life opportunities for local communities located near military installations.

*DEADLINE TO APPLY: SEPT. 13*

Example projects may include:


* land acquisition
* recovery and protection of endangered species
* local infrastructure
* affordable housing
* retrofitting existing uses
* economic development
* job replacement.

*Application details *

Applications are due by *5 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2024*.

Eligible applications are local governments, federally recognized tribes, and entities that have an agreement with a Washington state military installation under the U.S. Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program to address incompatible development.


* DCCA Application form (Word) [ [link removed] ]
* DCCA Program Guidelines (PDF) [ [link removed] ]
* DCCA Questions and Answer (PDF) [ [link removed] ]

Please download and complete the DCCA application and submit to Mike Cahill <[email protected]>, DCCA Program Manager.

We will update the DCCA Questions and Answers document regularly during the application period and publish on the DCCA webpage [ [link removed] ].

*Evaluation criteria and next steps*

Commerce will evaluate and rank applications to develop and submit a prioritized list of eligible projects for funding consideration to the Legislature by Nov. 1, 2024.

Grant awards are contingent on project list approval and funding allocated by the Legislature. DCCA evaluation criteria includes, but is not limited to ability to secure and leverage federal or non-state funding, readiness to proceed, and community need.

*Questions?*

If you have any questions, please contact Mike Cahill <[email protected]>, DCCA Program Manager, or call 564-669-4931. 

 

Learn more [ [link removed] ]





Stay connected

subscribe [ [link removed] ]twitter [ [link removed] ]facebook [ [link removed] ]


About Commerce

Commerce works with local governments, businesses, community-based organizations and tribes to strengthen communities. The department’s diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and effective public and private partnerships promote sustainable community and economic development to help all Washingtonians thrive. For more information, visit [link removed]. For information on locating or expanding a business in Washington, visit choosewashingtonstate.com [ [link removed] ].

Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page [ [link removed] ]. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com [ [link removed] ].

This service is provided to you at no charge by Washington Department of Commerce [ [link removed] ].

Subscribe [ [link removed] ] | Manage Preferences [ [link removed] ] | Unsubscribe All [ [link removed] ] | Help [ [link removed] ] | Contact us [ [link removed] ]





This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Washington State Department of Commerce · 1011 Plum Street SE, P.O. Box 42525 · Olympia, WA 98504-2525 GovDelivery logo [ [link removed] ]