Grants & funding in Washington local government
What Washington city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,513 Washington meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Washington with the most grants & funding activity
- Clallam County, WA (135)
- Spokane County, WA (67)
- Kent, WA (62)
- San Juan County, WA (59)
- Redmond, WA (47)
- Auburn, WA (46)
- Lacey, WA (45)
- Island County, WA (42)
- Bremerton, WA (36)
- Vancouver, WA (33)
- Jefferson County, WA (31)
- King County, WA (29)
Latest matching meetings
Committee reviews 2025 grant updates and considers 2027 tourism funding proposals
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will review the 2025 grant funding update and discuss 2027 Tourism Grant proposals from seven applicants. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and recommendations for future funding.
LTAC to review finances, 2027 funding notice, and Top Left Trails extension
The Clallam County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review the hotel/motel tax financial report, consider approving the 2027 call for funding applications, discuss follow-up report requirements, and review a request from Top Left Trails Co-op to extend $38,200 in 2026 funding for the Dry Hill trail rebuild through…
Committee to hear updates on immigrant affairs, library levy, and FEPP levy
The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will hold briefings and discussions on three items: an update on 2025 investments by the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, a Seattle Public Library levy update and Seattle Reads 2026, and the first-year implementation of the Families, Education, Preschool…
Housing committee to review 2026 Home Fund funding recommendations
The San Juan County Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss housing program updates, including the 2026 Home Fund funding recommendations and the 1/10th sales tax housing services program. They will also discuss multifamily rental housing waitlist transparency. The meeting includes public comments and…
Council to set public hearing for 2027-2028 budget and property tax levies
The Snohomish County Council is holding an administrative session to assign legislation to committees and set a public hearing date for the 2027-2028 biennial budget, including property tax levies and capital improvement plans. The council will also consider several motions related to community safety, including…
Board to approve $9M insurance renewal, lead action plan, grants
The Vancouver Public Schools Board will hold its regular monthly business meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and public comments, plus several consent agenda actions. Key decisions include approving a $9,003,832.20 insurance renewal with SIAW, a lead remediation action plan, and grant applications…
Council to vote on $500K heat pump grants, $1.9M Eastgate park land buy
The Bellevue City Council is meeting to consider a consent calendar with multiple ordinances and resolutions, including accepting a $500,000 state grant for heat pump incentives, authorizing up to $1.9 million for property acquisition in the Eastgate neighborhood for a park, and approving a $2.46 million stormwater…
Commissioners to fill two county positions and open 2027 lodging tax grants
The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to sign vouchers and consider filling a Program Manager and Job Developer position in Community Services. They will also note the opening of the 2027 Lodging Tax Grant application period. Several advisory board vacancies are listed for recruitment.
Committee recommends $1M grant for Francis Ridge senior apartments
The Housing Solutions Committee reviewed a request from Peninsula Housing Authority for $1,000,000 from the Affordable Housing Sales and Use Tax Fund to support the Francis Ridge Senior Apartment Complex. The committee also discussed the county's affordable housing funding gap, which is estimated at $8.9 million…
Council to consider stormwater grant, hear reports on Flora Park and solid waste
The Spokane Valley City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, one action item, and several informational reports. The action item is a motion to consider a Water Quality Combined Program Stormwater Project grant. Non-action items include a report on a 30-year easement for Flora Park and a…
Arts Commission to discuss grant funding and Cultural Access Program
The Port Townsend Arts Commission is meeting to discuss grant funding, a Cultural Access Program, and other updates. The agenda includes staff and chair updates on the PTAC logo, Cultural Access Program information, and Performances for the People, as well as new business on grant funding. The meeting is a regular…
Airport Commission to review 2027 budget, runway lighting grant, and water access
The Moses Lake Municipal Airport Commission will meet to review the 2027 budget and a budget report, discuss a runway lighting donation and a WSDOT grant application, and consider accessing canal water for irrigation. They will also receive staff reports on weed spraying and mowing, and updates on the pavement…
Committee reviews lodging tax grant applications for operations and marketing
The Gig Harbor Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will approve minutes from June and July 2026. The primary discussion item is the review of grant applications for operations, events, and direct marketing organizations. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
Council to consider grants, irrigation code changes, and Suquamish flag display
The Poulsbo City Council is meeting to handle routine consent items, including grant acceptance, an irrigation code ordinance, and right-of-way acquisition, plus a business agenda with a Suquamish flag display request and a professional services agreement. The workshop will cover special events, code compliance…
LTAC to weigh Main Street grant shift and Chamber's $50K annual fireworks request
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review two funding requests: Oak Harbor Main Street Association's proposal to reallocate an $11,280 grant from Oaktoberfest to Home for the Holidays, and the Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce's request for $50,000 per year for the Independence Day Celebration. The committee…
Council to consider telecom franchise agreements and police grants
The Mukilteo City Council is holding a regular meeting with proclamations, a special presentation, and public comments. The consent agenda includes several routine items such as approving meeting minutes, acknowledging payment vouchers, and appointing committee members. Notable actions include new or renewed telecom…
Poulsbo committee sets 2026 lodging tax guidelines and next meeting date
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will meet on June 17, 2026, to discuss the history and legal framework of the lodging tax, orient new members, and set award weighting guidelines. The meeting will also determine a presentation model and confirm the next in-person meeting date as September 23, 2026.
Housing Fund Board to set 2027 RFP priorities and timeline
The Jefferson County Housing Fund Board will hear a presentation on Continuum of Care Lead responsibilities and funding opportunities, then discuss and potentially act on RFP funding priorities, scoring criteria, and the 2027 application timeline. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes.
Building Committee to hear Milestone Towers cell tower proposal
The Fairfax County Public Schools Building Committee will meet to receive updates and information on several facilities projects, including a proposed communications tower, school renovations, and maintenance budgets. The committee will also vote on approving meeting minutes and adding a batting cage at Coleman…
Committee to review annual reports from three city commissions
The Community Vitality and Safety Committee will hear annual reports from the Human Services Commission, the Human Rights Commission, and the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The committee will also discuss topics for upcoming meetings, including interviews, funding recommendations, and a resiliency hub…
Council to consider youth council ordinance, GEMT contract, and surplus van sale
The Aberdeen City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance to create a youth council, consider a first reading on vacating an alley right-of-way, and vote on several contracts and resolutions, including a GEMT consulting agreement, a paramedic program extension, and a grant for a PPE…
Council to set hearing date for Local Improvement District
The Walla Walla City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including setting a public hearing for a Local Improvement District, awarding contracts for tree planting and culvert repair, and approving a collective bargaining agreement with the dispatch union. The consent agenda includes grants and…
Heritage Commission to review CLG grant application for 2027
The Olympia Heritage Commission is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes, hear public comment, and discuss two business items: a briefing on the 2027 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application and upcoming public engagement/volunteer sign-ups. The agenda is largely procedural, with the CLG grant…
Arts Commission to review traffic signal box art proposal and deaccession art pieces
The Kent Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to review and vote on several items, including a proposal for the Traffic Signal Control Box Project, deaccessioning pieces from the Portable Art Collection for auction, and approving Give Me Culture grant applications. The commission will also receive updates on…
Bremerton finance committee reviews budget, court staffing, lodging tax grants
The Finance, Investment, and Parking Committee will discuss monthly financials, the 2027-2028 biennial budget and FTE update, a court staffing request, and a lodging tax grant application. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
County to fund $1.56M for dock and sewer projects
The Island County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider consent agenda items including grant agreements for the Possession Point Dock Rehabilitation ($113,000) and the Parker Road Sewer and Storm Line Extension ($1,447,260). They will also schedule a public hearing…
Council to vote on $4.6M police hiring grant, $1.5M housing grant, and more
The Tacoma City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including accepting grants for affordable housing and police hiring, approving contracts for infrastructure projects, and expressing support for a Pierce Transit sales tax measure. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, reports…
Council to appoint new city administrator, accept grant, revise ordinances
The College Place City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including accepting a Certified Local Government grant, appointing Robert McAndrews as City Administrator, approving revisions to multiple city ordinances, and updating the financial policy. The consent agenda includes routine…
County commissioners to review 2027-28 public safety sales tax grant recommendations
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, to consider a consent agenda with routine items such as payroll, fund transfers, and contracts, as well as a public hearing on a subdivision vacation. The board will also discuss scheduled business, including grant agreements and…
County to decide conditional use permit, public defense standards, EMS letter
The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will take action on a conditional use permit for Dimke Properties, adopt an ordinance setting new public defense standards, and approve a letter to Lewiston City Council about an EMS contract extension. They will also discuss a HAWK crossing on SR-129 with WSDOT. The meeting…
Committee reviews scored Tier 1 homelessness and basic needs grant applications
The Auburn Human Services Committee will review and discuss scored Tier 1 applications for Homelessness and Housing Stability, as well as Basic Needs/Job Training/Education programs. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the August 10 meeting. A representative from Catholic Community Services'…
Council hears Community Partners Fund applicant presentations
The Sumner City Council is holding a study session to hear presentations from applicants for the Community Partners Fund. The agenda also includes setting the council and committee meeting calendars. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering meeting.
Lacey equity commission to review website accessibility, forums, equity map
The Lacey Commission on Equity is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several equity-related initiatives, including a website accessibility project, upcoming community forums, and an equity map update. The agenda also includes reports on the DEIB strategic plan, language access plan, and community and cultural…
LTAC hears 2027 lodging tax applicants; fund decisions set for fall
The Island County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to hear three-minute presentations from applicants for the 2027 Lodging Tax Facilities Program. No funding decisions are made at this meeting; the committee will review applications and disburse funds on September 23rd, bring recommendations to a work session…
Committee continues 2027 lodging tax funding application process discussion
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to continue its discussion of the 2027 Lodging Tax funding application process. The agenda includes public comment, announcements, and reports, but the only substantive business item is the continued discussion of the application process. No decisions or votes are listed…
Town and County councils meet jointly on ferries, housing, and legislative goals
The Friday Harbor Town Council and San Juan County Council are holding a special joint meeting to discuss shared priorities, including updates on joint task forces for ferries and affordable housing, planning for the 2027 legislative session, and a potential legislative request regarding ferry priority boarding. They…
Board of Health to review sewage plan, grants, autism supports
The Jefferson County Board of Health will hear public comment, approve the agenda and minutes, and receive reports from Jefferson County Public Health, Jefferson Healthcare, and an infectious diseases update. New business includes a Local Sewage Management Plan update, presentations for three YCCTPP mini grants, and a…
Joint meeting to plan 2027 legislative goals, ferry priority boarding, oil spill work
The San Juan County Council and Town of Friday Harbor Council are holding a special joint meeting to discuss and plan for the 2027 legislative session, including a potential ask regarding ferry priority boarding. They will also receive updates on joint task forces for ferries and affordable housing, joint oil spill…
Commission to discuss and recommend 2027-2028 human services funding
The Human Services Commission will discuss the 2027-2028 application cycle funding and make a funding recommendation. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive updates. The meeting is open for public comment via email or in person.
Kent lodging tax committee to decide on fall 2026 grants
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review the lodging tax fund status and decide whether to offer grants in fall 2026, delay until year-end, or wait until 2027. The fund balance is $226,934, above the $50,000 minimum, but revenues are flat and room inventory is down. The committee will also approve minutes from…