City Of Bellingham

City of Bellingham, a U.S. local government entity located in Bellingham, Washington, has been registered with SAM.gov since June 2005 and maintains an active federal award recipient registration through November 2026. As a municipal government, the city provides comprehensive public services to its residents and community, and it has established itself as a significant recipient of federal grant funding across multiple federal agencies and programs. The city's federal award activity demonstrates a sustained commitment to improving housing accessibility, community development, public safety, infrastructure, and energy efficiency within its jurisdiction.

City of Bellingham's recent federal grant award history reflects substantial engagement across housing and community development initiatives, public safety equipment and training, and infrastructure improvements. The city has received multiple formula grants under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including substantial HOME Investment Partnerships Program awards totaling at least $528,348.85 for affordable housing activities such as owner-occupied home rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, and rental housing acquisition and construction, with awards dating back to 2021 and extending through 2034. Additionally, the city has received consecutive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations from HUD's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, beginning in fiscal year 2022 and continuing through 2033, supporting community development activities for low- and moderate-income residents. Public safety investments have included Bureau of Justice Assistance block grants used by the Bellingham Police Department and Whatcom County Sheriff's Office for equipment procurement, including bicycles and safety gear for civil disturbance units, ballistic protective vests, helmets, and citizen engagement software platforms, as well as Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding for broader crime prevention and law enforcement initiatives. The city also received Department of Energy funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support energy efficiency and emissions reduction strategies. Furthermore, City of Bellingham has been the recipient of numerous sub-grant awards administered through Washington State's Department of Transportation and Military Department, supporting infrastructure projects including bridge replacement and restoration work, roundabout construction, pedestrian and bicycle improvement initiatives, hazard mitigation planning following presidential disaster declarations, and emergency management performance enhancements, demonstrating the city's active participation in both direct federal funding and pass-through state grant programs.