Development of Regional Cluster Acceleration Strategies and Manufacturing Growth in Washington
This program provides $2 million in funding to support manufacturing and research organizations in Washington, encouraging innovation and job creation in key sectors like aerospace, clean technology, and advanced manufacturing.
Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants aims to accelerate innovation and job creation in all regions of Washington. The program offers $2 million in funds to support the development of regional cluster acceleration strategies, fostering an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship. The Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants program is designed to increase the number of manufacturing and research and development jobs in Washington State. The $2 million in grants will be awarded to eligible manufacturing and research and development businesses as well as organizations defined as innovation clusters in the funding application. Each grantee will be eligible for a grant between $200,000 and $400,000. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate the availability of capital investment or matching funds to support a significant business expansion or proposed cutting-edge development work. Submissions will be evaluated according to their ability to generate manufacturing and R&D jobs as well as their strategic alignment with the state’s key sectors: aerospace, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, clean technology and renewable energy, creative economy, forest products, information and communications technology, life science, maritime, and defense.
Award Range
$200,000 - $400,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
All applicants must meet these minimum requirements: The business or cluster organization must be physically located in Washington State or plan to locate in Washington with award subject to proof of long-term lease, site selection before receiving grant award. Must have a license to do business in Washington State, or be able to obtain one prior to contract execution. Organizations that apply as a “cluster” must meet Commerce’s approved definition of the term, which is included above. Additional Guidelines One grant application can be submitted per business or cluster organization. Commerce may elect to limit the number of awardees per county to promote geographic diversity of awardees. If awarded, funding will help accelerate the growth of Washington’s manufacturing and research and development employment base. Projected number of jobs to be created over a five year period of time will be required as part of application and award agreement. Funding must be spent entirely in Washington state. All awarded funds for this reimbursement-based grant must be utilized prior to June 30, 2023. Businesses should work with the designated Associate Development Organization (ADO) in the county where the business is locate or will grow its presence in crafting their application. Designated ADOs will submit an application directly to Commerce on behalf of a business. Cluster organizations are invited to send their application directly to Commerce, and are not required to include a letter of support from an ADO. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed until funding is depleted. For more information, visit Washington State Department of Commerce.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Washington State Department of Commerce
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