Erin Hut, Communications Director, 509.625.6740
Monday, August 12, 2024 at 9 a.m.
The City of Spokane has issued two notices of funding availability seeking applications for the Childcare Center Capital grant and Neighborhood Business Districts grant. Both grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Neighborhood Business Districts Grant
This program’s purpose is to establish long-term solutions for funding ongoing maintenance, marketing and signage, improvements, and staffing in four neighborhood business districts. This Notice of Funding of Availability will award a $2 million grant to be distributed in a comparable manner among the districts. A plan must be created for the business districts to become self-sustaining.
There is an optional workshop where technical assistance is available on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. It will be held virtually and in person at the Central Library, Event Room A. Email eraaga@spokanecity.org to RSVP.
Application opens Wednesday, Aug. 28, 8 a.m.
Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m.
Childcare Center Capital Grant
This program’s purpose is to provide last-in capital dollars to assist in a construction project or expansion of an existing childcare facility. This construction must result in and/or expand services of nontraditional childcare hours. This Notice of Funding of Availability will award a grant of up to $500,000 to provide “last dollars” for a construction project.
There is an optional workshop where technical assistance is available on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. It will be held virtually and in person at the Central Library, Event Room A. Email eraaga@spokanecity.org to RSVP.
Application opens Monday, Aug. 26, 8 a.m.
Applications are due by Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m.
Funding for these two programs will be awarded through a public process that requires submission, review, and evaluation of application materials for alignment to eligibility requirements and competitiveness through the City’s online portal. Information about these funding opportunities and others, including how to apply, can be found at My.SpokaneCity.org/ARPAfunding.
The portal on the City’s website walks applicants through eligibility criteria and required documentation to submit a proposal.
