The Washington State Department of Commerce is initiating a Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit proposals from those qualified and interested in grant funding for the Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Grant Program.
Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/23/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The State of Washington Department of Commerce will accept applications from entities interested in providing home repair services. The grant provides funding to low-income households located in rural areas to address health, safety, and durability issues in existing housing. It will provide home repair and improvement services to individuals who own and reside permanently in single-family residential structures. Homeowners who are senior citizens, people with disabilities, families with children five years old and younger, and veterans must receive priority.
Funding Information
The maximum amount allowed for this contract year will be $500,000 for each successful applicant.
Grant Period
November 1, 2024, – July 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria

Rehabilitation agencies eligible to apply according to the definition set forth in RCW 43.330.480:

Approved Commerce grantee
Tribal Nation
Public Service Company
Municipality
Public Utility District
Mutual or Cooperative
Other entity that bears the responsibility for rehabilitating residences under this chapter and has been approved by the department.

Minimum qualifications for applicants include:

Licensed to do business in Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as the Apparently Successful Applicant. (except tribal entities)
Two years of experience in home renovation-related programs such as housing rehabilitation and/or weatherization in the last five years.
Two years of experience in providing services through low-income programs related to home repair in the last five years.

For more information, visit WSDC.