OPEN FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
Human Services General Fund applications run on a two year cycle and anticipated to open next spring 2026.
2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Community Economic Revitalization Funding
The City of Federal Way will be seeking applications from non-profit and public agencies for projects that benefit Federal Way low- and moderate-income residents beginning on Friday, June 6, 2025. The primary focus of this funding is job creation, economic development, and community revitalization. The Community Economic Revitalization Funding (CERF) uses a portion of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds that is not allocated for direct service. CERF funds are used for economic development programs and capital projects.
Proposed CERF projects must be eligible for CDBG funds appropriated to Federal Way under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Projects must serve Federal Way residents that qualify as presumed benefit or qualify as low- and moderate-income.
What types of projects are eligible for CDBG funds? Any CDBG project must meet one of the three national objectives:
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National Objective #1: Activities Benefiting Low- and Moderate-Income Persons
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National Objective #2: Activities Which Aid in the Prevention or Elimination of Slums or Blight
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National Objective #3: Activities Designed to Meet Community Development Needs Having a Particular Urgency
For more information on eligible activities, please review 24 CFR 570.200-207 at the following website: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=b3ffbda85913afc0f01503b1f0f97185&mc=true&node=sp24.3.570.c&rgn=div6
CDBG funds may be used to provide assistance in carrying out revitalization activities, including job creation and community revitalization. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
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Business attraction and retention
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Education, training, and technical assistance programs that create new jobs that increase living wages
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Programs that support job growth for low- or moderate- low income individuals
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Community revitalization
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Building construction or acquisition and redevelopment
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Community or neighborhood facilities
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Street improvements such as sidewalks, lighting in low- to moderate- low neighborhoods
Who can apply? Qualifying nonprofit organizations and public agencies serving Federal Way residents who are presumed benefit or qualify as low- and moderate-income. In limited allowable projects, for-profit agencies may be eligible per federal regulations. All applicants must be eligible to receive federal funding and must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://sam.gov.
Required Project Eligibility Review? All applicants must have a project eligibility review with staff prior to submitting an application. The meeting must take place by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Staff will work with applicants to determine eligibility and provide technical assistance.
When and where will applications be available? Applications will be available beginning Friday, June 6, 2025, on the City’s website (see below).
When and where will the NOFA guidelines be available? The NOFA guidelines will be available beginning Friday, June 6, 2025, on the City’s website (see below). Please read the NOFA before submitting an application.
Technical workshop? A technical assistance workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 2 p.m. Interested parties may attend in person in City Hall Council Chambers 33325 8th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003 or via Zoom using the information provided below. Technical assistance includes answering questions about CDBG regulations, application requirements, discussing the proposed project’s compliance with program regulations, and eligibility for funding. We have reserved time at the end of the workshop for optional individual conferences with prospective applicants, if interested. Attendance at the workshop is recommended, but not required to apply for grant funds.
To access live audio of this meeting please use any of the following options:
- From your phone dial 1-253-215-8782 or 1-888-788-0099 with Meeting ID: 862 4762 3225; or
Join online via the direct link: https://cityoffederalway.zoom.us/j/86247623225?pwd=2r6tmeyQHj1sN1Sa89bE0OCeD59iqP.1with password: 559536
Deadline to Apply? No later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Contact: Kim Bachrach at (253) 835-2654 or kim.bachrach@federalwaywa.gov, or Keith Niven at keith.niven@federalwaywa.gov for more information.
Links and Attachments:
Grant Application: https://docs.federalwaywa.gov/Forms/2026_CDBG_CERF
Notice of Funding Available(NOFA)
Conflict of Interest Questionnaire