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Eligible: Local Government, Utilities

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Public Works Board Pre-Construction Cycle

From Washington State Department of Commerce

Preconstruction awards are intended to improve project readiness and capital facilities planning. Eligible activities: Design engineering, bid-document preparation, environmental studies, right-of-way acquisition, value planning, permits, cultural and historic resources, public notification, and more. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed quarterly for funding awards.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant, Loan

    • Title

      Public Works Board Pre-Construction Cycle

    • Source

      Washington State Department of Commerce

    • Federal or State

      State

    • Total Amount

      $7,500,000

    • Award Range

    • Cost Share

      No

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government, Utilities

    • Sector

      Climate, Energy Efficiency, Resilience, Rural, Transportation, Waste & Organics Management, Water & Natural Resources

    • Activity

      Efficiency Improvements, Energy Efficiency Improvements, Planning, Project Finance

    • Eligibility

      Local Governments: Cities and Towns, Counties, Water/Sewer Districts, Public Utility Districts and Other Special Purpose Districts. Tribes, Ports and School Districts are ineligible.

    • Location

      WA

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Public Works Board Pre-Construction Cycle

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      Design engineering, bid-document preparation, environmental studies, right-of-way acquisition, value planning, permits, cultural and historic resources, public notification, and more for public works systems including: Roads, streets, Bridges, Wastewater, Drinking water, Stormwater, Solid waste, recycling, and organic.

    • Disbursement Method

      Reimbursement

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      May 9, 2025

    • Application Close Date

      May 1, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      11:59 PM PST

    • Open Date

      May 9, 2025

    • Publish Date

      May 9, 2025

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      Max Wedding (max.wedding@commerce.wa.gov)

    • Technical Assistance Contact

      Max Wedding (max.wedding@commerce.wa.gov)

    • Resources

      https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/5qd6nrsh8vi32zwbi4aqzzk298db2fms

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