Industrial Site Readiness
-Grant Application-

Administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce

Summary Data

Property Name

Owner(s)

Nearest City/Town

County

Parcel Size in Acres (contiguous only)

Existing Zoning

Describe how the current site is zoned. Additionally, is any portion being transitioned to industrial? Is any portion of the site within the Urban Growth Area (UGA)?

Word limit: 250

Contact Information

Contact person for application.

Name

Position/Title

Phone

Authorized Official's Signature

To the best of my knowledge, all data and information in this application are true and correct. As the Applicant, we will comply with the guidelines of this application if funds are awarded. The signature below constitutes assurance that the information provided in this Application accurately represents the applicant’s plans, activities and projected goals; and acknowledges the applicant understands that the above-mentioned, along with the approved budget, will be incorporated by reference in the Contract with the Washington State Department of Commerce.

Name

Title

I certify all data and information in this application are true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

Date

Conflict of Interest

Will any current or former Washington state employees be paid for participating, in this project or do they serve on any board of directors involved in this project as of the date of this application?

Requested Grant Amount

Please provide the total grant funds being requested and timeline for completion of the proposed project.

Consider whether the timeline to complete all proposed activity is reasonable – all funds must be spent and reimbursed by June 30, 2023.

Total Requested Amount

Timeline for Completion

Questionnaire

Scoring will be based on the Evaluation Breakdown included in the Program Guidelines (Section 4: Application Instructions).

1. Scope and Site Readiness

Describe the proposed site and how it meets the grant requirement. For instance, what are the current gaps impacting the site’s readiness? How will the proposed scope of work enhance the site? How will the enhancements lead to new manufacturing employment in the state?

Word limit: 500 (15 points)

2. Market Attractiveness

Describe up to five project opportunities this site was considered for within the past five years. What recent business recruitment or expansion activities have occurred? Include estimated number of jobs and capex for each project. Code names are acceptable. Provide reasons why the site was not selected (if available). Looking forward, also describe the market viability for this property.

If there was no past activity and this site is located in a high unemployment county, please explain why this site represents a promising opportunity for your community.

Word limit: 500 (20 points)

3. Regional Impact

Describe the foreseeable impact of the funded activities on the overall community. How does the development of this site help your community and the state’s priority sectors? For instance, if the site is located in an underserved or rural community, how will this award help bridge the equity gap in the state?

To note: Underserved and Rural communities are defined as, any group, area, population, or community that has disproportionate access to resources and/or disproportionate needs for resources.

Word limit: 300 (20 points)

4. Community Commitment and Matching Funds

Describe any past investments (in dollars) into site improvement or other active grant applications that relate to the proposed property. Are there pending or recent awards within the past five (5) years, or other funding that has been granted to enhance the site? If not, describe why matching funds are unavailable. While not required, preference will be given to projects that leverage match funding outside of the requested grant.

If there was no past investment and this site is located in a high unemployment county, please explain why this site represents a promising opportunity for your community.

Word limit: 500 (10 points)

5. Property Accessibility and Infrastructure Readiness

List availability and distance to the following services, and describe proximity to major highways or other transportation connectivity. Preference will be provided to properties with some existing services within several miles of the property border at the time of project application:

• Water (e.g. access or storm water drainage)

• Wastewater (e.g. proximity to existing sewer pipes)

• Electrical (e.g. access to substations)

• Natural gas (e.g. proximity to traditional lines or bio-gas facilities)

• Railroads

• Ports (e.g. barging or deep water)

Word limit: 500 (15 points)

6. Proposed Use of Funds

Describe how the requested funds be utilized. Reference the Allowable Costs listed in Section 3 of the Program Guidelines. List the type of site readiness activity (e.g. engineering study, soil analysis, permitting, etc.), a brief description, timeline and cost range for each proposed activity – only estimates are required within the application.

Consider whether the timeline to complete all activity is reasonable – all funds must be spent and reimbursed by June 30, 2023.

Please note, additional or new activities may not be pursued unless specifically approved by Commerce.

Word limit: 75 for each text field (10 points)

Activity #1 (top priority)