Green Jobs Grant Program 2025

The Washington State Department of Commerce has issued the Green Jobs Grant Program 2025 under solicitation number 2025-GREENJOBS to provide approximately $19 million in state funding for projects that stimulate high-wage clean job creation, mitigate investment risks in public and private clean infrastructure, and enhance workforce capacity for Washington’s clean energy economy. Individual grants will range from $500,000 to $3 million, targeting a broad range of eligible applicants including local and tribal governments, utilities, ports, development organizations, for-profit and non-profit entities, academic institutions, and state agencies. Projects funded must align with Washington’s state energy strategies and the goals set forth by the Climate Commitment Act. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning January 20, 2025, until the funds are exhausted, with awards made through an evaluation process designed to select applicants based on overall value and merit rather than lowest cost alone. Applicants are required to meet minimum qualifications such as business licensing in Washington, relevant clean energy experience, and adherence to state energy and climate policies. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis and requires a one-to-one match of non-state funds. The application process entails submission of various mandatory exhibits covering certifications and assurances, applicant information, diverse business inclusion plans, and workers’ rights certification, which includes a potential 5% bonus score for applicants affirming no mandatory individual arbitration clauses. The grant agreements include contract terms emphasizing transparency, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and diversity commitments. While specific performance metrics and deliverables are outlined in referenced attachments, the Department of Commerce retains inspection and acceptance authority over the funded projects, ensuring compliance with program objectives and contractual requirements. The program encourages inclusion of minority-, women-, veteran-owned, and small business enterprises, with evaluation incentives tied to such participation. Administrative details including submission procedures, invoicing methods, and contract types are governed by state-level regulations rather than federal acquisition clauses, reflecting the grant’s status as a state-administered funding initiative.