Eligible: Local Government, Utilities

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Public Works Board Emergency Funds

From WA Department of Commerce

Funding for a project made necessary by a natural disaster or an immediate and emergent threat to public health and safety due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances. Eligible activities include repair, replace, and/or reconstruct a facility that will restore essential services. Open continuously until funds expended.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant, Loan

    • Title

      Public Works Board Emergency Funds

    • Source

      WA Department of Commerce

    • Federal or State

      State

    • Total Amount

      $7,500,000

    • Award Range

      $0 - $1,000,000

    • Cost Share

      No

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government, Utilities

    • Sector

      Hazard Mitigation & Emergency Management, Rural, Transportation, Waste & Organics Management, Water & Natural Resources

    • Activity

      Planning, Project Finance

    • Eligibility

      Local Governments (Cities and Towns, Counties, Water/Sewer Districts, Public Utility Districts and Other Special Purpose Districts) Ports, Tribes and school districts are ineligible.

    • Location

      WA

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Public Works Board Emergency Program Application

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      Emergency projects made necessary by a natural disaster or immediate and emergency threat to public health and safety due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances for public works systems that include: roads, streets, bridges, wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, solid waste, recycling, and organics.

    • Disbursement Method

      Reimbursement

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      May 9, 2025

    • Application Close Date

      Jun 30, 2025

    • Application Close Time

      11:59 AM PST

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