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    PWB Offers Funding Application Debrief Sessions

    Update: The window for scheduling a debriefing session has now closed. If you have questions about your application, please contact PWB Project Manager Max Wedding at max.wedding@commerce.wa.gov or 360-764-0392.

    The Public Works Board (PWB) offers debriefings to all applicants from the recent traditional programs construction funding cycle. Debriefings are opportunities to discuss how applications can be improved for future funding opportunities. These debriefings support continuous improvement of PWB application materials and processes.

    To schedule a debriefing, contact PWB Project Manager Max Wedding at max.wedding@commerce.wa.gov or 360-764-0392.

    PWB Updates Pre-Construction Awards Process

    The Public Works Board (PWB) updated its approach for its pre-construction program to make the opportunities for project readiness more available. While the program is still competitive, applications are now pooled on a quarterly basis and evaluated for funding. The first pooling took place this summer with the PWB awarding $4.37 million to eight qualifying projects at its August 2023 meeting. About $2.9 million remains available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The next pooling of applications takes place September 30, with funding awards scheduled for the October 27, 2023 PWB meeting. An additional $7.28 million will be available starting July 1, 2024.

    The PWB encourages pre-construction applications for funding that improve a jurisdiction’s readiness for construction across six system types: streets and roads, bridges, domestic water, stormwater, sanitary sewers, and solid waste, recycling and organics. Planning projects are also eligible to be funded by the pre-construction program.

    If you have questions or would like more information, please contact PWB Project Manager Max Wedding at max.wedding@commerce.wa.gov or 360-764-0392.

    Apply for PWB Pre-Construction Funding via ZoomGrants.

     

    Clean Energy Fund 5 (CEF5) – Grid Modernization Phase Two Applications Posted

    Timeline

    • Phase One applications opened March 20, 2023.
    • Phase One applications closed May 4, 2023.
    • Phase Two applications open August 10, 2023.
    • Phase Two applications due September 21, 2023, 12 p.m. PT.

    Submit questions to CEF@Commerce.wa.gov.

    Program Documents

    CEF 5 Grid Mod 2023 Request for Applications (PDF)
    CEF 5 Grid Mod 2023 Track One Phase Two Application and Instructions (Word)
    CEF 5 Grid Mod 2023 Track Two Phase Two Application and Instructions (Word)
    Q&A Document – updated periodically through September 15, 2023 (PDF)

    Attachments

    Review the RFA and application instructions for list of required attachments to be submitted with the application.

    Exhibit A Certifications and Assurances
    Exhibit B Diverse Business Inclusion Plan
    Exhibit C Workers’ Rights Certification
    Exhibit D Assurances or Documentation of Required Match (sample)
    Exhibit E MOU Letter of Support (sample)

    August 2023 Open Funding Opportunities for Electric Vehicles and Charging Equipment

    • DOE Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity – U.S. Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Office open funding opportunity announcement for 15 different topic areas. State and local governments, tribes, higher education institutions, for-profit and nonprofit entities are eligible to apply. Concept papers due June 26, 2023; full applications due August 11, 2023.
    • EPA Clean School Bus Program Grants – Grants for local or state government entities, tribal organizations, public charter school districts, eligible contractors, and nonprofit transportation associations to replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission school buses. Application packets due August 22, 2023.
    • Washington Community Charging Infrastructure Grant Program – The Department of Commerce is launching the $65M electric vehicle community charging infrastructure grant program and will be accepting applications through December 1, 2023, for multi-family housing, publicly available charging, and fleet charging. Visit Washington State Electric Vehicle Charging Program website for program criteria and eligibility. The Notice of Funding Opportunity for the program will open September 6, 2023.
    • Washington State Department of Ecology Upcoming Grant Opportunity – Department of Ecology grant opportunity to transition publicly and tribally owned street sweepers, refuse vehicles, freight switcher locomotives, and port cargo handling equipment to zero emission. Applications due October 26, 2023.