Businesses, Gov entities
Government-funded
$1.0M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Grants and loans for economic development projects creating jobs in rural Washington counties. Funds infrastructure improvements, site development, and business assistance programs tied to private investment and job creation in Washington's 31 rural counties.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Project must be in a rural Washington county (population under 60,000)
2.Local government must sponsor application
3.Minimum job creation commitment
4.Grants for public infrastructure tied to private investment
5.Max grant: $1 million; loans up to $2 million at 1–3% interest
CAEATFA · California
Full state and local sales and use tax exemption (7.25–10%) on equipment purchases for California manufacturers of solar, wind, batteries, EVs, fuel cells, and green building materials. Reduces equipment procurement costs with board pre-approval.
Utah OEO · Utah
30% state income tax credit on new employee wages for businesses creating 5+ jobs in rural Utah Economic Opportunity Zones. Meaningful incentive to locate outside Salt Lake's urban corridor, with a 5-year credit period.
GOED · Nevada
Sales tax abatements (up to 2%), property tax abatements, and Modified Business Tax credits for clean energy manufacturers locating or expanding in Nevada. Targets solar, wind, battery storage, and EV-related product manufacturers creating 10+ jobs.