WA State Legislature — Capital Budget Local Community (LCP) Projects
The LCP process is closed for 2026. Please check back in December for the 2027 Capital Budget LCP process.
Nonprofits/Small Businesses/Cultural and Community Organizations:
Competitive State Capital Budget Grant and Loan Programs
70+ Grant opportunities to fund capital projects, including affordable housing projects, historical preservation, ecosystem protection, etc. Sort by keyword.
Grant Proposals to Support Firearm Relinquishment Laws
Funding for local jurisdictions to support state firearm relinquishment laws, funded under the U.S. Department of Justice Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) created under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act adopted by Congress in 2022. In the state of Washington, SCIP funding is specifically focused on improving the implementation and enforcement of protection order laws that can keep firearms out of the hands of those who pose a threat to themselves or others. Approximately $2,200,000 in total funds will be awarded. Commerce intends to distribute multiple sub-awards in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for each award. DUE MAY 31
WA State Department of Commerce Contracting: All Current Grants and Loans
80+ Grant opportunities for community facilities, community services/crime victims, housing and homelessness solutions, clean energy projects, and small business assistance. Updated frequently.
Clean Energy Fund
Funds development and deployment of clean energy technology. All organizations (cities, counties, non-profits, etc.) encouraged to apply.
Early Learning Facilities Grants and Loans
Funding for ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) and WCCC (Working Connections Child Care) to expand, remodel or construct early learning facilities
Housing Trust Fund
Funds construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of low-income housing units and other affordable housing capital costs.
Community Economic Revitalization Board Program
Finances public infrastructure improvements to encourage new private business development and expansion. Rolling deadlines.
ArtsWA Grants
Funding for organizations seeking support for arts projects and programming, or the promotion of arts learning as part of basic education for K-12 students.
Building for the Arts
Grants to performing arts, art museum, and cultural organizations for as much as 33 percent state match of eligible project costs for acquisition, construction, and/or major renovation of capital facilities. The 2027-2029 Building for the Arts funding round will open in the spring of 2026.
City of Seattle Grants & Funding
30+ Grant opportunities for community-based projects, improving cultural and recreation facilities, and social service providers. Updated frequently.
Building Communities Fund
Grants to nonprofit, community-based organizations to defray up to 25 percent or more of eligible capital costs to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate nonresidential community and social service centers. There is no minimum or maximum grant award amount. The 2027-2029 BCF funding round will open in the spring of 2026.
Small Business Specific:
Washington Small Business Development Centers
One-on-one, confidential, no-cost advising on all phases of small business development for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
US Small Business Administration
Federal loans, investment capital, disaster assistance, surety bonds and grants. Updated frequently.
Small Business Flex Fund
Access up to $150,000 in low-interest loans for payroll, rent, advertising, repairs, and more.
Page updated 04.29.2026