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July 31, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Commerce invests $7.6 million in violence prevention with 21 by-and-for organizations

Commerce invests $7.6 million in violence prevention with 21 by-and-for organizations Community Reinvestment Project funding will boost planning, prevention and crisis intervention efforts throughout Washington Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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July 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Commerce awards grants to boost salmon recovery planning

Commerce awards grants to boost salmon recovery planning Five projects will receive $1.2 million from state Climate Commitment Act and EPA funds to advance local salmon recovery efforts Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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July 29, 2024 at 9:44 PM

Up to 675,000 Washington households will see electricity bills reduced by $200 thanks to state Climate Commitment Act

Up to 675,000 Washington households will see electricity bills reduced by $200 thanks to state Climate Commitment Act Commerce launches $150-million Washington Families Clean Energy Credits program to support low- and moderate-income electricity customers Having trouble vie…

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July 29, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Notice of funding Opportunity: Digital Equity grants

Notice of funding Opportunity: Digital Equity grants Apply now for digital equity grants; View informational webinar recording Having trouble viewing this email? View it online July 29, 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity Digital Equity Compet…

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July 24, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Public Forum: Housing Trust Fund Repair Fund program guidelines

Public Forum: Housing Trust Fund Repair Fund program guidelines Join us for a virtual public forum on July 31 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online july 24, 2024 Housing Trust Fund Repair Fund guidelines available for review Join …

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July 19, 2024 at 5:15 PM

2024 July Planners' Newsletter

2024 July Planners' Newsletter Future housing needs by area median income groups Having trouble viewing this email? View it online july 19, 2024   STEP Model Ordinance materials are ready! After several months of work and feedback from across…

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July 19, 2024 at 1:17 PM

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, Sen. Andy Billig lead delegation showcasing Washington’s growing aerospace, aviation and space sector at Farnborough International Airshow

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, Sen. Andy Billig lead delegation showcasing Washington’s growing aerospace, aviation and space sector at Farnborough International Airshow 68 business representatives, economic development and trade professionals join record delegation Having trouble vi…

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July 18, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Apply now: Paper to Digital grant

Apply now: Paper to Digital grant Funding available to improve local permit review processes Having trouble viewing this email? View it online july 18, 2024 Funding Opportunity Paper to Digital grants available to improve local permitting rev…

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July 17, 2024 at 8:48 PM

Application materials available: Energy Efficiency Retrofits grants

Application materials available: Energy Efficiency Retrofits grants Prepare now to apply for $14 million in Energy Efficiency Retrofits grants Having trouble viewing this email? View it online july 17,  2024 Get ready to apply: Application ma…

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July 17, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Commerce announces $52 million in Climate Commitment Act funds for tribal climate resilience

Commerce announces $52 million in Climate Commitment Act funds for tribal climate resilience All-new co-designed grant process reflects tribal expertise and priorities  Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release July 17, 202…

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July 15, 2024 at 11:42 PM

Commerce Director visits Skagit County

Commerce Director visits Skagit County Director Fong discussed economic development, strengthening communities Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Travels with Mike:Skagit County Director Mike Fong ... Commerce Director Mike Fon…

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July 15, 2024 at 8:17 PM

Public hearing Aug. 2: Defense Community Compatibility Account funding

Public hearing Aug. 2: Defense Community Compatibility Account funding Share input on draft list of projects recommended for state funding Having trouble viewing this email? View it online july 15, 2024 Public hearing Aug. 2 Share input on dr…

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July 11, 2024 at 9:03 PM

NW Innovation Resource Center, Mt. Vernon Library Commons redevelopment project among sites visited by Washington Commerce Director Fong today

NW Innovation Resource Center, Mt. Vernon Library Commons redevelopment project among sites visited by Washington Commerce Director Fong today Clean technology, key community initiatives fill agenda throughout Skagit County Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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July 10, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: Commerce funds efforts to bring more community voices to table in growth management planning

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: Commerce funds efforts to bring more community voices to table in growth management planning Grants to 26 community-based organizations seek to engage more perspectives in local process for comprehensive plan updates in nine counties …

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July 10, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Report due: Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales and Use Tax Expenditures

Report due: Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales and Use Tax Expenditures 2024 reporting survey open now; Reports due Aug. 30 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online july 10, 2024 Report due Aug. 30 Affordable and Supportive Hous…

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July 8, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Request for Information: Home Repair Grant program design

Request for Information: Home Repair Grant program design Seeking public input on new Home Repair Program grant program Having trouble viewing this email? View it online july 8, 2024 Request for Information Seeking public input to assist in d…

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July 8, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Public comments invited on updated middle housing ordinances and user guide

Public comments invited on updated middle housing ordinances and user guide Share you input now through Aug. 7 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online july 8, 2024 Public comments invited Share input on updated draft middle housing …

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July 2, 2024 at 7:38 PM

Commerce invests $7.3 million to sustain five community-based behavioral health facilities

Commerce invests $7.3 million to sustain five community-based behavioral health facilities Funding will ensure long-term viability of 236 behavioral health beds, maintain outpatient treatment services in 3 counties Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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June 21, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Notice of Funding Availability: Apply now for 2024 multifamily rental housing funding

Notice of Funding Availability: Apply now for 2024 multifamily rental housing funding $91 million available through two separate Notices of Funding Opportunity Having trouble viewing this email? View it online june 21, 2024 $91 million availa…

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June 20, 2024 at 5:27 PM

Apply now: Building Communities Fund grants

Apply now: Building Communities Fund grants CORRECTION: 2025-27 funding opportunity for Building Communities grants closes Aug. 22 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online june 20, 2024 Apply now: Building Communities Fund grants 202…

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June 20, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Apply now: Building Communities Fund grants

Apply now: Building Communities Fund grants 2025-27 funding opportunity for Building Communities grants closes Aug. 22 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online june 20, 2024 Apply now: Building Communities Fund grants 2025-27 funding…

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June 18, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Planners' Newsletter: June 2024

Planners' Newsletter: June 2024 Periodic Updates planning grants and workshop series; STEP guidance coming soon; Staff update; Upcoming events and more Having trouble viewing this email? View it online june 18, 2024 Periodic Update Grants – H…

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June 18, 2024 at 12:10 AM

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: Commerce awards $72.6 million for community decarbonization work in 24 counties

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: Commerce awards $72.6 million for community decarbonization work in 24 counties Grants fund 71 projects including solar, hydrogen fueling, microgrids and more in communities most impacted by carbon pollution and climate Having trouble…

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June 6, 2024 at 11:04 PM

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation and Department of Commerce sign agreement establishing government-to-government relations

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation and Department of Commerce sign agreement establishing government-to-government relations Milestone memorandum of understanding formalizes areas of partnership; seeks to remove administrative barriers, ensure data sovereignty …

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June 5, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Commerce Director visits Stevens County

Commerce Director visits Stevens County Director Fong highlights infrastructure, climate, health care in visit Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Travels with Mike:Stevens County Commerce Director Mike Fong continued his road t…

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June 3, 2024 at 3:57 PM

REMINDER: Public input invited for study of community impacts of clean energy projects development

REMINDER: Public input invited for study of community impacts of clean energy projects development Livestream available on TVW Having trouble viewing this email? View it online June 3, 2024 REMINDER: Public meeting Wednesday, June 5 Seeking i…

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May 31, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Request for Qualifications | Blended Capital Enhancement Grants | Community Reinvestment Project

Request for Qualifications | Blended Capital Enhancement Grants | Community Reinvestment Project Proposals due not later than 3 p.m. Pacific Time July 1, 2024 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online May 31, 2024 The Washington State…

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May 30, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Washington State Digital Equity Dashboard helps highlight digital divide

Washington State Digital Equity Dashboard helps highlight digital divide Data gives insight into gaps in internet access and technology and digital literacy throughout the state Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 30, 2024 D…

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May 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Commerce awards nearly $40 million in Climate Commitment Act funds for local electrification programs

Commerce awards nearly $40 million in Climate Commitment Act funds for local electrification programs New and established programs in communities statewide will provide electrification incentives and rebates to homeowners and small businesses Having trouble viewing this ema…

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May 30, 2024 at 3:44 PM

ICYMI: Commerce partners with Heritage Bank and Calvert Capital to launch small business loan programs

ICYMI: Commerce partners with Heritage Bank and Calvert Capital to launch small business loan programs Applications open for two new loan programs: Owner-Occupied Commercial Real-Estate and Small Business Flex Fund 2 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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May 29, 2024 at 4:21 PM

Commerce Director visits Wenatchee and the Methow Valley

Commerce Director visits Wenatchee and the Methow Valley Director Fong highlights housing, technology, economic development during two-day trip Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Director's travels: Wenatchee and the Methow Val…

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May 28, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: Commerce awards $7.5 million to five tribes for clean energy projects

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: Commerce awards $7.5 million to five tribes for clean energy projects Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release May 28, 2024 Commerce Director Mike Fong visited the Spokane Tribe of India…

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May 28, 2024 at 2:34 PM

REMINDER: Public comments due June 7 on Draft 5-Year Homeless Housing Strategic Plan and Local Plan Guidance

REMINDER: Public comments due June 7 on Draft 5-Year Homeless Housing Strategic Plan and Local Plan Guidance Opportunities to submit comments now through June 7 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 28, 2024 Public comment dea…

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May 23, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Funding opportunity: Infrastructure projects near military installations

Funding opportunity: Infrastructure projects near military installations Applications due Sept. 13 for civilian-military compatible projects Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 23, 2024 Funding opportunity Civilian-military …

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May 22, 2024 at 3:34 PM

30-day public comment period: Draft guidance for off-street parking studies

30-day public comment period: Draft guidance for off-street parking studies Seeking input on Commerce draft empirical parking study guidance for local governments Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 22, 2024 30-day comment p…

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May 21, 2024 at 8:17 PM

Community collaboration and co-creation | Blended Capital Enhancement

Community collaboration and co-creation | Blended Capital Enhancement Request for Qualifications community input period Having trouble viewing this email? View it online May 21, 2024 Commerce is seeking community feedback about an upcoming fu…

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May 20, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Canceled: May 21 webinar on clean energy siting and permitting

Canceled: May 21 webinar on clean energy siting and permitting Having trouble viewing this email? View it online May 20, 2024 Tuesday webinar on clean energy siting canceled; could be rescheduled The webinar was scheduled for noon May 21 The Departme…

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May 16, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Planners' Newsletter: May 2024

Planners' Newsletter: May 2024 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online May 16, 2024 Dog Mountain – Columbia River Gorge, Skamania County Summer kicks off with the 2026 Periodic Update Workshop Series The Growth Management Act requires local…

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May 14, 2024 at 5:37 PM

Washington State Permanent Supportive Housing Advisory Committee is recruiting

Washington State Permanent Supportive Housing Advisory Committee is recruiting PSH Advisory Committee currently seeking eligible and qualified applicants to serve on the committee Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 14, 2024 …

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May 13, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Report: Lack of affordable housing options reaches critical levels in communities throughout Washington state

Report: Lack of affordable housing options reaches critical levels in communities throughout Washington state Affordable Housing Advisory Board releases 2023-2028 Housing Advisory Plan on Affordable Housing Needs in Washington State Having trouble viewing this email? View i…

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May 9, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Washington’s “Internet for All” initial proposal greenlighted by Biden-Harris Administration

Washington’s “Internet for All” initial proposal greenlighted by Biden-Harris Administration More than $1.2 billion in federal funding for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment plan one step closer Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Re…

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May 9, 2024 at 5:29 PM

STEP Draft Model Ordinance & User's Guide 30-day comment period starts May 14

STEP Draft Model Ordinance & User's Guide 30-day comment period starts May 14 Register now for May 14 webinar! Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 9, 2024 STEP Draft Model Ordinance and User's Guide comment period starts…

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May 7, 2024 at 3:07 PM

LAST WEEK! Washington’s BEAD challenge portal closes May 14

LAST WEEK! Washington’s BEAD challenge portal closes May 14 Challenge process runs April 15 – May 14 to help ensure the accuracy of broadband service maps Having trouble viewing this email? View it online May 7, 2024 Last week for broadband c…

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May 6, 2024 at 9:24 PM

Nomination deadline extended! Governor's Smart communities Awards

Nomination deadline extended! Governor's Smart communities Awards Deadline June 15 to submit award nominations Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 6, 2023 Deadline extended Governor's 2024 Smart Communities Awards nomination…

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May 6, 2024 at 6:27 PM

Request for Applications: Grants to support home appliance rebate programs for adult family homes, low and moderate-income households

Request for Applications: Grants to support home appliance rebate programs for adult family homes, low and moderate-income households Funding available for third-party administrators to provide home energy efficiency and appliance rebates Having trouble viewing this email? …

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May 3, 2024 at 2:39 PM

Public input invited for study of community impacts of clean energy projects development

Public input invited for study of community impacts of clean energy projects development Public meetings begin May 14 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 2, 2024 Public input opportunity Rural clean energy study - public mee…

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May 1, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Public comments invited: Draft 5-Year Homeless Housing Strategic Plan and Local Plan Guidance

Public comments invited: Draft 5-Year Homeless Housing Strategic Plan and Local Plan Guidance Opportunities to submit comments now through June 7 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 1, 2024 Public comment period Commerce has…

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May 1, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Request for Proposals: Road Map to Washington's Future project

Request for Proposals: Road Map to Washington's Future project Seeking firms to convene a work group for integrating special purpose districts into growth management planning Having trouble viewing this email? View it online may 1, 2024 Reque…

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April 30, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Join public informational briefing on clean energy siting and permitting on May 21

Join public informational briefing on clean energy siting and permitting on May 21 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online April 30, 2024 Learn about options for improving clean energy siting and permitting in Washington Webinar scheduled f…

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April 25, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Commerce Director co-leads state trade visit to Vietnam

Commerce Director co-leads state trade visit to Vietnam Washington delegation talked trade, technology, energy and more during week-long trip Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Vietnam trade mission Director Fong, far right, …

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