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Eligible: Nonprofits

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$0 - $50,000

Request for Applications Capital Project Capacity Grants for Non-Profit Organizations

From WA Department of Commerce

The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting applications from non-profit organizations to support planning and readiness activities for capital projects expected to be completed or shovel-ready within the next five years. Funding includes pre-development and pre-construction work such as feasibility studies, design, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. Funds cannot be used for direct construction, land acquisition, or general operating expenses not tied to the capital project.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Request for Applications Capital Project Capacity Grants for Non-Profit Organizations

    • Source

      WA Department of Commerce

    • Federal or State

      State

    • Total Amount

      $390,000

    • Number of Awards

      A small number of grants will be awarded

    • Award Range

      $0 - $50,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Nonprofits

    • Activity

      Planning

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      • Washington State non-profit organizations designated by the WA Secretary of State and IRS
      • Licensed to do business in Washington or willing to become licensed within 30 days of award
      • Not acting as a fiscal sponsor

      Eligible Activities

      • Must have a capital project expected to be completed or shovel-ready by 2030
      • Project plans and feasibility assessments
      • Budget planning and lifecycle cost analysis
      • Community and stakeholder engagement
      • Schematic drawings, site plans, and design studies
      • Environmental, engineering, and permitting work

      Funds may not be used for direct construction, land acquisition, or general operating expenses not tied to the capital project.

    • Location

      WA

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      Yes

    • Requirements

      This is a two-phase competitive process.

      Phase 1 – Initial Project Summary

      Due: January 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT

      Submit Exhibit B (Initial Project Summary) via email to the RFA Coordinator

      Phase 2 – Full Application

      Due: February 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT

      Only applicants selected from Phase 1 will be invited to submit a full application.

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Close Date

      Feb 12, 2026

    • Application Close Time

      10:00 AM PST

    • Period of Performance Start

      Mar 12, 2026

    • Period of Performance End

      Jun 30, 2026

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