Washington State Department of Commerce · [email protected]

March 5, 2024 at 8:49 PM

Growth Management Act- Housing Rulemaking

Growth Management Act- Housing Rulemaking Join our listening sessions to provide feedback on draft considerations for our expected housing rulemaking. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online march 5, 2024 Growth Management Act - Hou…

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March 5, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Commerce invests more than $30 million to provide additional high-quality early learning spaces

Commerce invests more than $30 million to provide additional high-quality early learning spaces Nearly 2,500 children will be served by new slots in 42 early learning facilities in 15 counties statewide Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News …

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March 1, 2024 at 10:44 PM

Webinar: Broadband ReConnect funding program sponsored by USDA Rural Development

Webinar: Broadband ReConnect funding program sponsored by USDA Rural Development Free webinar: Learn about USDA's ReConnect funding opportunity Having trouble viewing this email? View it online march 1, 2024 Federal broadband funding availabl…

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March 1, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Commerce publishes Washington Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP)

Commerce publishes Washington Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) PCAP is the first deliverable of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Planning Grant Having trouble viewing this email? View it online March 1, 2024 Commerce publishes …

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February 29, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Commerce invests $8.1 million to expand renewable energy use, strengthen Washington’s electric grid

Commerce invests $8.1 million to expand renewable energy use, strengthen Washington?s electric grid CEF makes 14 awards to communities across Washington Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release February 29, 2024 Commer…

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February 26, 2024 at 4:32 PM

Report: Washington can lead nation in advancing green hydrogen economy, but must move quickly, strategically

Report: Washington can lead nation in advancing green hydrogen economy, but must move quickly, strategically Updated data shows roles of green hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels in net-zero economy; recommends most strategic uses Having trouble viewing this email? View it …

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February 23, 2024 at 8:20 PM

Clarification: Formula funding request open for the State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program

Clarification: Formula funding request open for the State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program Up to $49 million is available from the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) to support energy rebate programs Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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February 21, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Applications open now for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

Applications open now for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Applications due by April 1 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online February 21, 2024 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) $2 million availab…

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February 20, 2024 at 8:05 PM

February Planners' Newsletter

February Planners' Newsletter Local Project Review, Climate updates, Housing updates, WAC Housing Rulemaking, New Staff, Job openings Having trouble viewing this email? View it online feb. 20, 2024 February Planners' Newsletter Local Proj…

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February 16, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Climate Commitment Act funds available to support electrification and appliance rebate programs

Climate Commitment Act funds available to support electrification and appliance rebate programs Up to $49 million available to support rebate programs for households and small businesses. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online feb. 16,…

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February 15, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Washington selected to participate in new HUD, HHS Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator program

Washington selected to participate in new HUD, HHS Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator program Only eight states and D.C. were selected for the new program Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release February 15, 202…

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February 13, 2024 at 6:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Governor appoints Aaron Wheeler to lead Washington State Broadband Office

NEWS RELEASE: Governor appoints Aaron Wheeler to lead Washington State Broadband Office Wheeler has nearly 20 years? experience working with Tribes and underserved communities Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release Febru…

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February 12, 2024 at 6:11 PM

Salmon Recovery Survey

Salmon Recovery Survey Commerce is seeking your input on a new Salmon Grant program to advance salmon recovery efforts. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online feb. 12, 2024 Salmon Recovery Survey Commerce is seeking your input on a…

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February 6, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Help advance environmental justice as a grant application reviewer

Help advance environmental justice as a grant application reviewer Members of the public will review grants that advance energy equity, environmental justice Having trouble viewing this email? View it online February 5, 2024 Commerce, Health …

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February 1, 2024 at 9:51 PM

Commerce awards over $85 million to expand electric vehicle charging across Washington state

Commerce awards over $85 million to expand electric vehicle charging across Washington state Funding going to nonprofits, utilities, tribes and public agencies in communities with highest need Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …

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January 30, 2024 at 5:16 PM

$47 million infrastructure investment helps pave the way for more than 3,000 new affordable housing units

$47 million infrastructure investment helps pave the way for more than 3,000 new affordable housing units Commerce grants help Washington communities take another step toward meeting projected need for 1.1 million new units over next 20 years Having trouble viewing this ema…

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January 29, 2024 at 5:27 PM

Commerce publishes model ordinances to support the development of middle housing

Commerce publishes model ordinances to support the development of middle housing Commerce has published final model ordinances and guidance for cities and counties required to include middle housing under HB 1110 (2023). Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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January 29, 2024 at 5:11 PM

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Capacity-building planning grants for energy conservation projects for local governments. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online jan. 29, 2024 Energy Efficiency & Conserv…

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January 24, 2024 at 10:04 PM

CORRECTION: Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants for specialized services and support to youth across Washington

CORRECTION: Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants for specialized services and support to youth across Washington Funding aims to meet young people where they are, through schools, community services, and health services Having trouble view…

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January 24, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants for specialized services and support to youth across Washington

Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants for specialized services and support to youth across Washington Funding aims to meet young people where they are, through schools, community services, and health services Having trouble viewing this ema…

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January 24, 2024 at 6:02 PM

January Planners' Newsletter

January Planners' Newsletter Local Project Review, Climate updates, Commerce initiatives rulemaking for climate planning, Improved Periodic Update Checklists available Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Jan. 23, 2024 January Pl…

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January 19, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Rulemaking Notice: Growth Management Act

Rulemaking Notice: Growth Management Act Commerce to initiate Growth Management Act rulemaking Having trouble viewing this email? View it online jan. 19, 2024 Rulemaking Notice? Commerce to initiate Growth Management Act rulemaking The Washin…

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January 18, 2024 at 9:03 PM

CORRECTION: Commerce invests $312.6 million in affordable housing and homeownership opportunities for Washington residents with low incomes

CORRECTION: Commerce invests $312.6 million in affordable housing and homeownership opportunities for Washington residents with low incomes Historic funding to increase state?s affordable housing stock by 3,913 multifamily/rental units and new homes for low-income homebuyers …

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January 18, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Commerce invests $312.6 million in affordable housing and homeownership opportunities for Washington residents with low incomes

Commerce invests $312.6 million in affordable housing and homeownership opportunities for Washington residents with low incomes Historic funding to increase state?s affordable housing stock by 3,913 multifamily/rental units and new homes for low-income homebuyers Having tro…

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January 16, 2024 at 5:02 PM

REPORT: Washington’s Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention emerging as national leader in evidence-based, community-supported strategies

REPORT: Washington?s Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention emerging as national leader in evidence-based, community-supported strategies 2023 Legislative Report details progress, recommendations, next steps in addressing gun violence in Washington communities Hav…

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January 12, 2024 at 5:11 PM

Commerce publishes intermediate climate guidance

Commerce publishes intermediate climate guidance Climate planning guidance released to assist local governments develop climate elements. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online jan. 11, 2024 Commerce publishes intermediate climate …

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January 9, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Senate committee unanimously confirms Mike Fong as Washington State Commerce Director

Senate committee unanimously confirms Mike Fong as Washington State Commerce Director Gov. Jay Inslee appointed the former U.S. SBA Regional Administrator and Seattle Deputy Mayor to lead Commerce in April 2023 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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January 8, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Commerce hosts webinar on first phase of climate action planning

Commerce hosts webinar on first phase of climate action planning Quarterly public webinar to learn about the progress of Washington's Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Grant Having trouble viewing this email? View it online jan. 8, 2023 Co…

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December 21, 2023 at 9:29 PM

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Funding opportunity: Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Funding opportunity: Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants Apply through Jan. 10 for $2 million in grants to encourage expansion of advanced manufacturing Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 21, 2023 Dead…

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December 21, 2023 at 6:03 PM

December Planners' Newsletter

December Planners' Newsletter Happy Holidays, Multifactor Authentication, Childcare Facilities and Zoning, Housing Updates Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 21, 2023 December Planners' Newsletter Happy Holidays from G…

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December 20, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Commerce awards over $2 million to help address highest priority child care shortages

Commerce awards over $2 million to help address highest priority child care shortages Ballmer Group and the Bezos Family Foundation co-fund state Child Care Partnership planning grants to 18 local organizations Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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December 18, 2023 at 10:08 PM

An update from the Washington State Broadband Office

An update from the Washington State Broadband Office Update on the state Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) challenge process Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 18, 2023 Update on the state BEAD challenge proc…

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December 18, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Request for Public Comment: Equitable Access to Credit Program

Request for Public Comment: Equitable Access to Credit Program Request for Public Comment: Equitable Access to Credit Program Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 18, 2023 Request for Public Comments: Equitable Access to Cre…

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December 13, 2023 at 11:08 PM

Inslee budget proposes $1.2 billion increase for Department of Commerce

Inslee budget proposes $1.2 billion increase for Department of Commerce Focus on equity runs throughout significant funding increases serving wide range of priorities Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release dec. 13, 2023 …

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December 13, 2023 at 11:07 PM

A Message from Commerce Director Mike Fong

A Message from Commerce Director Mike Fong Gov. Inslee's supplemental budget proposes $1.2 billion increase for Commerce Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 13, 2023 A Message from Commerce Director Mike Fong Governor I…

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December 13, 2023 at 10:44 PM

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Seeking input on greenhouse gas reduction measures

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Seeking input on greenhouse gas reduction measures UPDATED: Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program survey responses due by Dec. 22 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 13, 2023 Deadline extended to Dec.…

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December 13, 2023 at 4:03 PM

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Seeking input on greenhouse gas reduction measures

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Seeking input on greenhouse gas reduction measures Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program survey responses due by Dec. 22 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online dec. 13, 2023 Deadline extended to Dec. 22 Clima…

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December 11, 2023 at 10:41 PM

Department of Commerce names former Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson and Seattle PNNL Director Dr. Joseph Williams to industry sector lead posts

Department of Commerce names former Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson and Seattle PNNL Director Dr. Joseph Williams to industry sector lead posts Two Commerce alums rejoin agency to lead state economic development for key industry sectors Having trouble viewing this emai…

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December 1, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Reminder: Opportunities for public engagement on affordable housing

Reminder: Opportunities for public engagement on affordable housing Your input invited on several affordable housing topics and programs Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Dec. 1, 2023 Your input is important: Engage with us on…

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November 30, 2023 at 11:28 PM

State Energy Resilience and Emergency Management Office publishes 2023 Fuel Action Plan

State Energy Resilience and Emergency Management Office publishes 2023 Fuel Action Plan Washington State Fuel Action Plan describes supply chain hazards, actions to take in event of disruption Having trouble viewing this email? View it online ? News Release …

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November 29, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Federal Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission report outlines recommendations to address growing U.S. wildfire crisis

Federal Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission report outlines recommendations to address growing U.S. wildfire crisis Washington EREMO Director King briefs state Congressional delegation on report stressing urgency, collaboration, investing in resilience Having…

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November 29, 2023 at 10:19 PM

Energy policy briefing scheduled for Dec. 20

Energy policy briefing scheduled for Dec. 20 Join us for a briefing on key energy policy and budget priorities for 2024 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 29, 2023 Energy Policy Stakeholder Briefing Join us Dec. 20 for a p…

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November 28, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Board Meets Dec. 5

Affordable Housing Advisory Board Meets Dec. 5 Meeting notice: Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) Dec. 5 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Nov. 28, 2023 Next Affordable Housing Advisory Board meeting is Dec. 5 The Afford…

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November 28, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Seeking input on greenhouse gas reduction measures

Seeking input on greenhouse gas reduction measures Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program survey responses due by Dec. 15 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Nov. 28, 2023 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants? Seeking input fro…

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November 27, 2023 at 10:51 PM

Funding Opportunities: 3 new requests for Proposals (RFP) from Commerce

Funding Opportunities: 3 new requests for Proposals (RFP) from Commerce Three new RFPs have been issued by Commerce Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 27, 2023 Requests for Proposals (3): 1.? Broadband Equity Access and De…

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November 27, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Rulemaking Notice: Affordable and Supportive Housing Local Sales and Use Tax

Rulemaking Notice: Affordable and Supportive Housing Local Sales and Use Tax Public hearing Jan. 4 on Affordable and Supportive Housing Local Sales and Use Tax rulemaking Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 27, 2023 Rulemak…

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  Internet for All Washington · [email protected]

November 27, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Next Internet for All Webinar: Wednesday, Nov. 29

Next Internet for All Webinar: Wednesday, Nov. 29 Join us for the next Internet for All Webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 27, 2023 Internet for All Webinar - Nov. 29 Join the discus…

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November 27, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Funding opportunity: Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants

Funding opportunity: Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants Apply now for $2 million in grants to encourage expansion of advanced manufacturing Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Nov. 27, 2023 Apply now Evergreen Manufacturing G…

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November 21, 2023 at 12:20 AM

REMINDER: Deadline to apply for EV Charging Infrastructure grants is Dec. 1

REMINDER: Deadline to apply for EV Charging Infrastructure grants is Dec. 1 Deadline approaching: EV charging infrastructure grants Having trouble viewing this email? View it online nov. 20, 2023 Applications due Dec. 1 $64 million available…

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November 20, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Free Entrepreneurship Expo Nov. 30 wraps up Global Entrepreneurship Month training sessions

Free Entrepreneurship Expo Nov. 30 wraps up Global Entrepreneurship Month training sessions Department of Commerce hosts leading professionals for virtual sessions to help spur new small business starts and inspire entrepreneurship Having trouble viewing this email? View it…

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