2027–2029 Building Communities Fund grants are now open

Opportunity Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Close Date: August 20, 2026 Important Dates: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11 PDT - Online workshop Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 11 PDT - Tribal workshop Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 4 PDT - Eligibility test (first part of application) due Thursday, August 20, 2026, 4 PDT - 2027–2029 funding opportunity closes. Full application due and submitted through ZoomGrants Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2027–2029 Building Communities Fund (BCF). If you are planning to buy or renovate a non-residential community or social service center facility, this program can reimburse 25% of eligible project cost. There is no minimum or maximum award. This funding helps expand access to services in communities with the greatest need. All organizations must submit an eligibility test (first part of application) by Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 4 The eligibility test includes questions about your eligibility for BCF grants. Our team typically takes up to one business day to review your eligibility test before they follow up with you. For more information, review these resources: 2027–2029 BCF Program Information Sheet 2027–2029 BCF Program Guidelines 2027–2029 BCF Program Application Guide Application workshops Attending a workshop can help you learn more about BCF grants and determine whether to apply. These links to our online workshop webinar recording (Vimeo), webinar PowerPoint (PDF) and list of Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) of the June 30, 2026 workshop, explains the Building Community Fund’s eligibility requirements and application process. Public Records Notice:  Meeting registration information, such as name and email address, is a public record and may be subject to disclosure, pursuant to Chapter 42.56 RCW: PUBLIC RECORDS ACT . Application deadline All applications must be submitted electronically through ZoomGrants by Thursday, August 20, 2026, 4 PT. Associated Files 2027–2029 BCF Program Information Sheet (PDF) 2027–2029 BCF Program Guidelines (PDF) 2027–2029 BCF Program Application Guide (PDF) 2027–2029 BCF Workshop Webinar Recording, June 30, 2026 (Vimeo) 2027–2029 BCF Webinar PowerPoint, June 30, 2026 (PDF) 2027–2029 BCF FAQs, June 30, 2026 (PDF) Contact Woneata Stallworth [email protected] 564-233-1100 [email protected]