Public Works Board opens $115 million for local infrastructure funding
Grants and low-interest loans now available for construction, pre-construction and emergency projects
The Washington State Public Works Board opened a new funding cycle Friday, offering up to $100.3 million for local planning and construction projects. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 8.
Additionally, the board set aside $7.5 million each for its pre-construction and emergency programs. These funds are open continuously until exhausted.
Public Works Board funding is made possible through legislative support, Chair Kathryn Gardow said. Revenues from the state’s Public Works Assistance Account aid local governments in addressing the need for major construction projects, many of which involve public health and safety, affordable housing and sustainable growth.
“The PWB is grateful for the Legislature for protecting the Public Works Assistance Account from permanent diversion of tax revenues,” Gardow said. “We feel honored to partner with communities in meeting their growing demands for infrastructure.”
Funding details
Cities, counties, special purpose districts and quasi-municipal organizations are eligible to apply.
Funding categories:
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Construction: Low-interest loans and grants for repairing, replacing and building capital facilities. Awards are dependent on available funding.
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Pre-construction: Support for a wide range of activities, such as planning, design engineering, and permitting needed to advance capital construction projects. Open until exhausted, applications will be evaluated and awarded quarterly: October 2025, and January, April and June 2026.
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Emergency: Support for activities that repair, replace or reconstruct essential infrastructure. Projects are awarded on first-come, first-served.
For this fall, construction and emergency award interest rates are expected to be between 1.06% and 2.12%, and pre-construction awards are expected to be between 0.53% and 1.06%, depending on hardship status. Supporting materials are available online.
June virtual workshops
Sessions will be recorded and posted to the PWB website. No registration is required.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Executive Director Maria Jawad.
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