Washington Public Works Board

06/04/2026

The PWB will hold two applicant webinars next week for those interested in submitting applications for the FY27 funding cycle.

Zoom link for webinar on June 10: https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/j/89620129637?pwd=nYYPbf98senAo57cgIyeSkyFFngWBH.1
Zoom link for webinar on June 11: https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/j/81960166310?pwd=Bf4g40GxajNoXKLmFF7c2BLAXX1icQ.1

06/03/2026

The PWB is now accepting applications for the FY27 funding cycle - that includes construction, preconstruction, and emergency projects!

Click the links below to learn more about our funding programs or to submit an application.

Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/funding/public-works-board-fy27-traditional-programs-funding-available/
PWB Traditional financing webpage: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/pwb/pwb-financing/
Application link for construction/preconstruction: https://www.zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2142&limited=6033
Application link for emergency: https://www.zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2142&limited=5379

05/30/2026

Earlier this month, the PWB joined the ribbon cutting ceremony of Mason County PUD No. 1 to celebrate completion of the Manzanita Utility Campus in Union, WA. Construction included installation of two concrete water reservoirs, pump stations, water mains, and a booster station building. We’re excited for the Union area community to benefit from reliable power and water infrastructure for years to come!

05/30/2026

May was an eventful month for the PWB. We held our annual mini retreat in Port Townsend and appreciated the opportunity to honor Rep. Steve Tharinger's long history of supporting public infrastructure investment with the Lifetime Achievement Award 👏👏👏 Special thanks to City of Port Townsend, WA Government leadership and staff for the warm welcome and engaging presentation 🤩

05/13/2026

Governor Bob Ferguson has emphasized the importance of strengthening state agency collaboration to better serve Washingtonians, and Sync has been leading the charge since 2018!

Sync is Washington’s largest modern infrastructure improvement effort. Sync is tasked with finding ways to make state infrastructure financing programs more efficient and affordable for communities.

Sync includes the PWB, programs housed in the Washington State Department of Commerce, Washington Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Health, WSDOT, and the Transportation Improvement Board.

Check out the Sync Data Dashboard to see how Sync is supporting your community’s public works projects: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/aada8ee50c1c4f4287baf557d24e254b

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Scatchet Head Water District for completing their water system improvements project! In partnership with USDA Rural Development, the PWB helped fund this project to improve water pressure in the district's water system. Special thanks to PWB member Gary Schimek, District Commissioner Jill Lipoti, and Rep. Clyde Shavers for supporting the ribbon cutting event!

04/24/2026

Established in 2017, Sync is a team of infrastructure funders who can help fund communities’ and local governments’ public works projects. Think broadband, bridges, stormwater, drinking water, recycling, and more!

Check out the Sync webpage to learn more about how Sync programs can support your community:
https://www.commerce.wa.gov/pwb/sync/

04/16/2026

PWB staff joined the Lakewood Water District's groundbreaking ceremony for a PWB-funded construction project that will help eliminate PFAS in the community’s three groundwater wells. An existing pump station onsite will also be relocated and replaced to make room for a new treatment plant. Special thanks to Representative Mari Leavitt for her appreciation of our program and mission to empower Washington communities in building and maintaining sustainable infrastructure!

04/16/2026

We are glad to be able to offer funding for this important project and to help communities in Grays Harbor County!

Public Works Board awards $5.1 million for infrastructure projects at April meeting

04/10/2026

Three construction projects, three pre-construction projects, and two emergency projects totaling $5.1 million were awarded funding by the PWB!
Read the full story: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADOC/bulletins/4123a4b