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September 26, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Washington state receives $900,000 SBA grant to boost small business exports

Washington state receives $900,000 SBA grant to boost small business exports Commerce program earns largest grant award available through the federal State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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September 19, 2024 at 4:51 PM

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: $10-million investment supports new clean energy projects in tribal communities

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: $10-million investment supports new clean energy projects in tribal communities Commerce awards second round of grant funding for community solar, EV charging and microgrid projects across Washington state Having trouble viewing this …

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September 19, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Growth Management Webinar: Local Project Review Act Updates

Growth Management Webinar: Local Project Review Act Updates Join us Oct. 9 for a webinar on local project review and amendments under SB5290 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Sept. 19, 2024 Join us for a webinar Oct. 9   Updat…

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September 16, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Funding available for Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings

Funding available for Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings More than $14 million in Energy Efficiency Retrofits grants available Having trouble viewing this email? View it online September 16, 2024 $14 million available for Energy Efficiency…

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September 16, 2024 at 3:58 PM

2024 September Planners' Newsletter

2024 September Planners' Newsletter Climate Policy Explorer; Reviews reduced for small jurisdictions; Housing updates; Upcoming events Having trouble viewing this email? View it online sept. 16, 2024 2024 September Planners' Newsletter Climat…

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September 12, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Commerce invests $37 million in 46 clean energy projects across Washington state

Commerce invests $37 million in 46 clean energy projects across Washington state Investments enabled by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act advance clean tech innovation and state climate goals Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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September 5, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Climate Commitment Act at work in communities: Commerce awards nearly $8 million to help assess, aid local governments in addressing clean buildings requirements

Climate Commitment Act at work in communities: Commerce awards nearly $8 million to help assess, aid local governments in addressing clean buildings requirements Grants to AWC and WSAC to pay for energy audits, collect cost data on government buldings Having trouble viewing…

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September 4, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Grace Yoo appointed to head Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness at Washington State Department of Commerce

Grace Yoo appointed to head Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness at Washington State Department of Commerce Commerce Director Mike Fong names Washington State Women’s Commission Executive Director Yoo to lead state business development and trade Having trouble…

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September 4, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Request for Proposals: Impact and utility system development connection fees analysis

Request for Proposals: Impact and utility system development connection fees analysis Seeking proposals to provide guidance to local governments related to calculating utility system connection and impact fees Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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August 29, 2024 at 6:11 PM

Commerce awards $12.6 million to create 300 units of low-income housing near public transit centers

Commerce awards $12.6 million to create 300 units of low-income housing near public transit centers State matches Amazon Housing Equity Fund donation to support transit-oriented development of affordable housing in Seattle and Vancouver Having trouble viewing this email? Vi…

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August 28, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Commerce invests $2 million to accelerate industrial site development across state

Commerce invests $2 million to accelerate industrial site development across state Funding intended to attract and expand manufacturing activity and job creation in rural Washington Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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August 28, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Washington state’s first-in-the-nation clean buildings fellowship selected for $7.78 million in federal funding

Washington state’s first-in-the-nation clean buildings fellowship selected for $7.78 million in federal funding More than 60 Building Efficiency and Clean Operations Network (BEACON) fellows to be trained, credentialed, paired with communities Having trouble viewing this em…

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August 27, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Commerce awards almost $5 million in State Project Improvement grants

Commerce awards almost $5 million in State Project Improvement grants These grants cover the difference in cost for state agencies to increase the energy efficiency of planned and budgeted capital projects Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   Ne…

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August 27, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Commerce boosts child care with more than $7 million for 64 early learning centers

Commerce boosts child care with more than $7 million for 64 early learning centers Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release August 27, 2024 The Harvard Park Learning Center North project in Spokane received 2021-23 ELF minor r…

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August 26, 2024 at 10:49 PM

Funding opportunity: Connecting Housing to Infrastructure grants

Funding opportunity: Connecting Housing to Infrastructure grants Apply now for infrastructure grants to support development of affordable housing Having trouble viewing this email? View it online aug. 26, 2024 Funding availability Connecting …

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August 22, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Commerce awards funding to promote homeownership, expand access to financial resources

Commerce awards funding to promote homeownership, expand access to financial resources Funding is specifically for communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release August…

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August 21, 2024 at 4:32 PM

Commerce Director visits Ellensburg, Central Washington University

Commerce Director visits Ellensburg, Central Washington University Economic development, arts, aviation and more Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Travels with Mike:Ellensburg and Central Washington University Commerce Directo…

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August 19, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Community energy planning projects receive over $1 million in federal funding

Community energy planning projects receive over $1 million in federal funding Commerce awards funding to nine cities, counties for energy conservation projects to reduce operating costs, improve environmental quality Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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August 16, 2024 at 3:03 PM

REPORT DUE REMINDER: Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales and Use Tax Expenditures

REPORT DUE REMINDER: Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales and Use Tax Expenditures 2024 reports due Aug. 30 Having trouble viewing this email? View it online aug. 16, 2024 REMINDER: TWO MORE WEEKS! Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales a…

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August 15, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Commerce leads first ChooseWashington business delegation at Gamescom

Commerce leads first ChooseWashington business delegation at Gamescom Gamesight, House of How, One More Game will participate in world’s largest computer and video games tradeshow Aug. 21-26 in Cologne, Germany Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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August 15, 2024 at 3:03 PM

2024 July Planners' Newsletter

2024 July Planners' Newsletter Governor's Smart Communities Awards; Climate Planning Grant update; Welcome new staff; Events calendar Having trouble viewing this email? View it online aug. 15, 2024 In this newsletter: Governor’s Smart Commun…

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August 15, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Washington innovation Fund

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Washington innovation Fund Apply now for Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Washington innovation Fund grants Having trouble viewing this email? View it online aug. 15, 2024 …

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August 12, 2024 at 3:33 PM

2024 Washington Governor’s Smart Communities Award winners announced

2024 Washington Governor’s Smart Communities Award winners announced Annual awards recognize exceptional accomplishments by local governments and partners in land use planning and development Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release …

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August 7, 2024 at 2:32 PM

Register now for Aug. 20 CHIP grant webinar

Register now for Aug. 20 CHIP grant webinar Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) grant applications open this month Having trouble viewing this email? View it online aug. 7, 2024 Register now - Aug. 20 CHIP webinar Connecting H…

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August 5, 2024 at 4:02 PM

$48.5 million capital investment by Commerce boosts community behavioral health capacity

$48.5 million capital investment by Commerce boosts community behavioral health capacity Grants awarded to 17 projects for the acquisition, renovation, and new construction of behavioral health facilities in 10 counties Having trouble viewing this email? View it online …

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August 1, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Governor, Commerce launch instant EV rebate program for low-income drivers

Governor, Commerce launch instant EV rebate program for low-income drivers Drivers are eligible for up to $9,000 in rebates Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release August 1, 2024 New state rebate program brings cost t…

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August 1, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Updates and information about the Notice of Opportunity to Compete to Purchase

Updates and information about the Notice of Opportunity to Compete to Purchase Get information and helpful tips on submitting a Notice of Opportunity to Compete Having trouble viewing this email? View it online Aug. 1, 2024 Important notice G…

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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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