Climate Planning Grants
The Washington State Department of Commerce provides planning grants to support local government jurisdictions that are mandated to integrate a climate change and resiliency element into their comprehensive plans as part of the periodic update cycle required under the Growth Management Act (GMA).
Deadline
Rolling
Est. Time
4-8 weeks
Source
Department of Commerce Funding
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants are local government jurisdictions in Washington State with periodic update due dates between 2025 and 2029 that are subject to GMA climate change planning requirements.
Who Can Apply
Counties, cities, and towns within Washington State that have an upcoming periodic update deadline for their comprehensive plans.
Application Instructions
Interested jurisdictions should visit the official Washington State Department of Commerce Growth Management Services website to review the current grant manual, eligibility criteria, and submission instructions via the provided portal.
Required Documents
- Comprehensive Plan Update Schedule
- Scope of Work
- Budget Narrative
- Interlocal Agreement (if applicable)
Geographic Restrictions
Washington State
Required Essays
- Project Proposal
- Project Timeline
How to Stand Out
Clearly demonstrate how the climate element will be integrated into the existing comprehensive plan and highlight the potential for long-term community resilience and measurable greenhouse gas reduction outcomes.
Risk Warnings
Applicants must ensure compliance with state-specific Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements. Failure to align projects with state guidelines may result in funding denial. | Note: Application URL could not be auto-verified (site may block bot requests).