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Eligible: Local Government

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$20,000 - $570,000

Grants for Local Governments to Adopt Automated Solar Permit Software

From WA Department of Commerce

Commerce is accepting applications to help local governments implement automated permit processing software for residential solar projects. Grants of $20,000 or more will help building departments save time and money on permit processing and accelerate local solar installation. Commerce plans to award 28 grants totaling $570,000 to local governments for adopting SolarAPP+, software that automates permits for simple solar projects. The grants cover costs to adopt the software, training, pilot programs, and outreach. Applications are open to city and county governments. Priority will be given based on permit workload and adoption costs. Supported by funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, which invests in climate pollution reduction, job creation, and public health improvements.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Grants for Local Governments to Adopt Automated Solar Permit Software

    • Source

      WA Department of Commerce

    • Federal or State

      State

    • Total Amount

      $570000

    • Number of Awards

      28

    • Award Range

      $20,000 - $570,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

    Climate
    Energy Efficiency

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government

    • Sector

      Climate, Energy Efficiency

    • Activity

      Program Management

    • Eligibility

      Applications are open to city and county governments in Washington.

    • Location

      WA

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      Applicants must be local (city or county) governments looking to implement SolarAPP+ for residential solar permit automation; grants are prioritized by permit workload and cost estimates.

    • Disbursement Method

      Credit on federal taxes

  • Important Dates

    • Application Close Date

      Feb 11, 2025

    • Application Close Time

      12:00 PM PST

    • Period of Performance Start

      Mar 1, 2025

    • Period of Performance End

      Jun 30, 2025

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