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Eligible: Agriculture, Education, Individuals, Local Government, Nonprofits, Other, Public Agencies, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes, Utilities

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$35,000 - $200,000

Washington Climate Corps Network Grant Program

From Agriculture, Buildings & Infrastructure, Climate, Energy Efficiency, Energy Infrastructure, Environmental Justice, Renewable Energy, Residential, Resilience, Rural, Workforce Development

WCCN is creating a climate resilient Washington through enterprising service projects, community partnership, and investing in the next generation of environmental leaders. WCCN invests in service projects and service-learning opportunities for young adults (17-31), veterans (any age), and overburdened communities. These activities shall improve the climate resilience of Washington and professional development of the service participants.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant, RFP

    • Title

      Washington Climate Corps Network Grant Program

    • Source

      Agriculture, Buildings & Infrastructure, Climate, Energy Efficiency, Energy Infrastructure, Environmental Justice, Renewable Energy, Residential, Resilience, Rural, Workforce Development

    • Federal or State

      State

    • Total Amount

      $2,300,000

    • Award Range

      $35,000 - $200,000

    • Cost Share

      No

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Agriculture, Education, Individuals, Local Government, Nonprofits, Other, Public Agencies, Special Purpose Districts, Tribes, Utilities

    • Sector

      Agriculture, Buildings & Infrastructure, Climate, Energy Efficiency, Energy Infrastructure, Environmental Justice, Renewable Energy, Residential, Resilience, Rural, Workforce Development

    • Activity

      Capacity Building, Efficiency Improvements, Energy Efficiency Improvements, Outreach & Education, Planning, Program Implementation, Program Management, Project Finance, Research & Development

    • Eligibility

      1. Must be an eligible organization or host site:
      a. Nonprofit organization
      b. Academic Institution (K-12, Collegiate, Technical, etc.)
      c. Special Purpose District
      d. Local Government Agencies (County, Municipality)
      e. Tribe or tribal organization
      f. Fiscally sponsored organization

      2. Must prioritize service by and for overburdened communities, though applications
      may request support for projects or sites of varied overburdened community ranking.
      a. WCCN values equity in every aspect of our work. This is represented in the
      service and funding we provide.
      b. WCCN encourages applicants to develop projects that are culturally
      responsive and partner with the communities served to implement a project.

      3. Must submit as part of their application budget the determination of the area as
      overburdened using the Overburdened Communities of Washington State map.

    • Location

      WA

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Washington Climate Corps Network - Grant Program

    • Pre-Application?

      Yes

    • Requirements

      Step 1 in application process is the Letter of Intent form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0570fbd49ae14ad98665fe6045faa3d9

    • Disbursement Method

      Reimbursement

    • Disbursement Notes

      Reimbursement

  • Important Dates

    • Period of Performance Start

      Jul 1, 2025

    • Period of Performance End

      Jun 30, 2027

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      wccn@ofm.wa.gov

    • Technical Assistance Contact

      wccn@ofm.wa.gov

    • Resources

      Applicant Toolkit: https://servewashington.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/WCCN/2025-27%20WCCN%20Applicant%20Toolkit.pdf

      Application Preview: https://servewashington.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/WCCN-2025-2027-Grant-Application-Preview.docx

      WCCN Grant Webinar: https://youtu.be/dj5SNinTp_o?si=9cxIrK73eYz9SpTb

       

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