Grants to 26 community-based organizations will bring more perspectives into local planning in nine Washington counties.
The Washington State Department of Commerce is giving $2.2 million to local groups to help them be more involved in planning their neighborhoods. This money will support projects where everyone’s voice is heard, especially those who often don’t get a say in local decisions.
The organizations that receive funding will strengthen community representation in nine counties:
- Clallam County: $200,000
- Clark County: $619,354
- Island County: $176,717
- Jefferson County: $135,000
- Mason County: $155,000
- San Juan County: $180,000
- Skagit County: $255,000
- Thurston County: $98,912
- Whatcom County: $385.000
The grants are part of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, which helps fund projects that address climate change and improve public health. As cities and counties update their plans for things like housing, jobs, and transportation, these grants will help ensure that everyone, including underrepresented communities, can contribute their ideas. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
Read more about the grants here.