CPIF taking grant applications June 1-30
The Cascade Public Infrastructure Fund was established as a grant program for public facility projects serving economic development in Chelan County. The grant program does not impose a new tax on Chelan County citizens but is instead funded by existing revenues from the sales-and-use tax for public facilities in rural counties.
In 2022, the Legislature expanded the use of these funds to include projects that support permanently affordable housing, allowing counties to consider applications from housing authorities or housing trusts. The expansion of the definition of public facilities to include affordable workforce housing infrastructure or facilities was prompted by the state’s critical housing shortage.
Between 2021 and 2023, the CPIF plans to invest nearly $2.7 million into economic development projects in Chelan County. The county expects to award up to $1.25 million in 2023. The county will be taking applications from eligible projects June 1-30. For details, including the grant application and policies, go to the CPIF webpage.
Posted: 05/151/2023 09:23 AM
Last Updated: 05/151/2023 09:23 AM