Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Community Services awarded the Washington State Department of Commerce $6.21 million under the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG, CFDA 93.569) on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. This formula grant supports comprehensive social services designed to reduce poverty and promote economic self-sufficiency among low-income individuals and families across Washington State. The award funds a range of services typically delivered through a network of community action agencies and neighborhood-based organizations, including workforce development, education and training, emergency financial assistance, housing support, healthcare access facilitation, and financial literacy programs.

As a state-level administrator, the Washington State Department of Commerce serves as the primary recipient and distributor of these federal resources, with the authority to sub-award portions of funding to local governments, community action agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities. The grant requires the state to develop and maintain an approved state plan, conduct public meetings regarding fund allocation and use, and ensure effective coordination between governmental and social service programs to deliver services to low-income populations. All activities must comply with applicable federal regulations and record-keeping requirements, with funds allocated on a quarterly basis contingent upon continued compliance with statutory guidelines and the approved state plan.