Opportunity
Washington Electronic Business Solution #EACP-03-2026
Grant Funding for Native CDFIs to Support Rural Economic Development in Washington
Posted
March 27, 2026
Respond By
April 11, 2026
Identifier
EACP-03-2026
NAICS
522298, 522299, 522110
This opportunity invites applications for grant funding to support rural economic development in Washington State. - Government Buyer: - Washington State Department of Commerce - Eligible Applicants: - Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and other qualified grantees - Products/Services Requested: - Banking services - Financial management services - Loan administration services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on supporting small, rural, and underserved businesses in rural counties - Inclusion plan required - Preference for recycled content and environmentally friendly products - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for financial and investment services - Commodity codes referenced: 946-25 (Banking Services), 958-39 (Financial Management Services), 946-60 (Loan Administration)
Description
The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting proposals through a Request for Applications (RFA) for grant funding to support native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) or grantees. The program aims to provide services or investments in rural counties to encourage investment in small, rural, and underserved businesses. The goal is to boost community and economic development within Washington State. The solicitation includes an inclusion plan and references various commodity codes related to banking and financial services.