WA Department of Commerce, Capital Project Capacity-Building Grants FY2027 (Track 3, nonprofits)

Where the rules come from

• Capital Project Capacity-Building Grant Program FY2027 read 2026-10-11
• Request for Applications 2027-CCI-173-01 (Box folder linked from the program page) read 2026-10-11
• Exhibit B3, Application Form for Nonprofit Organizations read 2026-10-11

Rules 21

1. Checked by Grant OfficeDeadlinedeadline-2026-10-30

   Submit through the portal before 3:00 PM, Friday Oct 30, 2026; late applications are disqualified.

   RESPONSE DUE DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026 no later than 3:00PM

2. Checked by Grant OfficeHow it is sentchannel-portal

   Submit through the Capital Project Capacity Grant Applicant Submission Portal, Word or PDF files, no zip.

   Applications must be submitted electronically using the Application Form Submission Link

3. Checked by Grant OfficeAttachmentattach-exhibit-a-signed

   Add: Exhibit A, Certifications and Assurances, signed and dated by a person authorized to bind the organisation.

   Submit a completed and signed Exhibit A- Certifications and Assurances (with signature)

4. Checked by Grant OfficeAttachmentattach-exhibit-c

   Add: Exhibit C, the Diverse Business Inclusion Plan.

   Applicants are responsible for submitting all required materials identified in the RFA and Exhibits A

5. Checked by Grant OfficeAttachmentattach-exhibit-d-signed

   Add: Exhibit D, Workers' Rights Certification, signed and dated.

   Submit a completed and signed Exhibit D- Workers

6. Checked by Grant OfficeAttachmentattach-b3-signature-page

   Add: the B3 certification page signed by the authorized person.

   Applicant Certification

7. Checked by Grant OfficeAttachmentattach-irs-letter

   Add: the IRS determination letter as proof of federal nonprofit designation.

   Track 3- Nonprofit Organizations must provide proof of Federal Nonprofit Designation (upload IRS Determination Letter

8. Checked by Grant OfficeForm answermax-50000

   Bring the total request to $50,000 or less.

   For Track 3- Federally designated nonprofit organization applicants: more than $50,000 total exceeds the maximum amount.

9. Checked by Grant OfficeLegal namelegal-name

   Write the full legal name exactly as registered: “{legal_name}”.

   Full legal name of applicant

10. Checked by Grant OfficeWhat the documents sayno-draft-text

    Replace the draft placeholders: {missing}.

    Submission or alteration of any materials after the due date is prohibited.

11. Checked by Grant OfficeThe funder's own formform-questions-present

    Answer on Commerce's own B3 form, keeping every question in place.

    Applications must provide information in the same order as presented in this document with the same headings.

12. Checked by Grant OfficeWord limitwords-q1-project

    Cut answer 1 to 200 words.

    Briefly describe the proposed capital project.

13. Checked by Grant OfficeWord limitwords-q3-progress

    Cut answer 3 to 200 words.

    Briefly describe the project's progress to date and current status.

14. Checked by Grant OfficeWord limitwords-q4-benefit

    Cut answer 4 to 300 words.

    How will your capital project directly benefit an overburdened community need?

15. Checked by Grant OfficeWord limitwords-c-resources

    Cut the resources answer to 300 words.

    What resources does your organization currently have to advance this project

16. Checked by Grant OfficeWord limitwords-c-barriers

    Cut the barriers answer to 300 words.

    Identify the 1-3 barriers that are the highest priority and explain how they are limiting progress. (Up to 300 words)

17. Checked by Grant OfficeWord limitwords-d-proposed-work

    Cut the proposed-work answer to 200 words.

    What capacity building work do you propose to do with grant funds if awarded?

18. Checked by Grant OfficeWord limitwords-d-strengthen

    Cut the capacity answer to 300 words.

    This should align with your readiness barriers described above. (Up to 300 words)

19. Checked by Grant OfficeWord limitwords-d-budget-narrative

    Cut the budget narrative to 200 words.

    explain why the requested amount is appropriate given your financial capacity. (Up to 200 words)

20. Checked by Grant OfficeWord limitwords-e-different

    Cut the results answer to 200 words.

    Describe the specific improvements in your organization's capacity and the capital project's readiness. (Up to 200 words)

21. Checked by Grant OfficeWord limitwords-e-next-steps

    Cut the next-steps answer to 200 words.

    will continue to support the project. (Up to 200 words)