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Browse the weblinks or download the attachments for more detail on these funding programs. Your grant information ideas are welcomed.	School Zone Safety--Download Most of the funding is provided by the United States Department of Transportation through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This funding is largely dispensed in the form of grants to law enforcement, other state and local government agencies, and non-profits who partner with the Commission to promote traffic safety through education, enforcement, and engineering solutions. Project grants apply March 30 to May 14, 2007. Funds available October 1, 2007. See website for application.
Local Improvement Districts--Download LID and RID are special assessment districts in which improvements will benefit primarily the property owners in the district. They are created under the sponsorship of a municipal government and are not self governing special purpose districts. To the extent and in the manner noted in the enabling statutes, they must be approved by both the local government and benefited property owners.	Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety--Download The purpose of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety program is to aid public agencies in funding cost effective projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle safety through engineering, education and enforcement. Eligible projects may include engineering improvements, education programs and enforcement efforts.
Transportation Enhancements--Download Washington State Department of Transportation through the Puget Sound Regional Council. 80% of the federal funds available through this program in 2005 were awarded for Regional Transportation Priorities administered and applied for by PSRC. 20% of funds were awarded for statewide projects. This is the funding source for the current downtown planning. A design grant request will be submitted to meet the March 2007 deadline.	Public Art--Download Pierce County's One Percent for Art ordinance directs publicly-funded construction projects, with costs exceeding $100,000, to allocate one percent of the project costs to be set aside for public art. This program leaves a lasting legacy of history, culture and art.
Rural Washington Loan Fund--Download The Washington State Rural Washington Loan Fund (RWLF) provides gap financing to businesses that will create new jobs or retain existing jobs, particularly for lower-income persons. Only businesses in non-entitlement areas of the state are eligible for these loans. "Gap" is defined as that portion of a project which cannot be financed through other sources, but which is the last portion needed before the overall investment can occur. Priority is given to timber-dependent and distressed area projects.	Community Economic Revitalization Board--Download CERB supports the following business sectors: manufacturing, production, food processing, assembly, warehousing, industrial distribution, advanced technology and research and development, recycling facilities, or businesses that substantially support the trading of goods and services outside of the state's borders. In rural counties, CERB can support tourism development projects that meet the program's primary goal of supporting business growth and job creation.
Streetscape Improvements--Download Small City Arterial, Preservation, Sidewalks, NewStreets, and Federal Match are programs. An eligible agency is a city or town with a population less than 5000. Project selection criteria can include safety, pavement condition and local support.	Local Infrastructure Financing Tool Competitive Program Guidelines (LIFT)--Download The 2006 Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill to create the Local Infrastructure FinancingTool (LIFT) Competitive Program. On a limited basis, LIFT provides a new public infrastructure financing mechanism for selected local governments: three selected by the Legislature and others competitively selected by CERB. The program allows each selected local government to take advantage of tax revenue generated by private investment in a revenue development area (RDA) to help finance the cost of public infrastructure improvements that encourage economic development and redevelopment in that area. The LIFT application deadline is 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2007.
Washington State Main Street Program--Download State program uses the MainStreet structure developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as its foundation for assistance. Services are offered through a tiered system. The program helps communities to preserve and revitalized the economy, appearance, and image of their traditional business districts using a range of services and assistance to meet the needs of communities interest in revitalization.These services focus on organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring.	Tourism Promotion--Download The Pierce County Tourism Program is funded through a tax on lodging in hotels, motels, inns, Bed & Breakfast, camps, and other tourism facilities in which guests stay for a short term. The tax produces approximately $400,000 annually which is allocated to activities that promote tourism in unincorporated Pierce County. The cities of Buckley, Dupont, Eatonville, Fife, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Puyallup, and Tacoma directly receive the taxes generated by tourism facilities located within their jurisdictions and are excluded from the Pierce County allocation.
USDA Rural Development Business Grants USDA Rural Development offers a variety of grant programs that facilitate the development of small and emerging private business enterprises, promote sustainable economic development and job creation projects in rural communities with the most need. Additionally, grants are available to help fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in rural America as well as to encourage independent producers of agricultural commodities to furthered refine their products, thereby increasing their value to end users.	USDA Housing and Community Facilities USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Program helps rural communities build or expand vital community facilities, such as assisted living facilities, libraries, police and fire stations, daycare centers and town halls, to name a few. USDA Rural Development provides direct and guaranteed loans as well as grants to help communities acquire needed community facilities, which not only improve the basic quality of life, but also increase the competitiveness of rural communities in attracting and retaining businesses.
USDA Rural Utilities Program USDA Rural Development provides loans, grants and loan guarantees for drinking water, sanitary sewer, solid waste and storm drainage facilities in rural areas and cities and towns of 10,000 or less. Public bodies, non-profit organizations and recognized Indian tribes may qualify for assistance. The USDA Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program provides loans and loan guarantees for the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in eligible rural communities.	USDA Office of Community Development The Office of Community Development (OCD) administers rural community development programs within USDA Rural Development. Each program and initiative promotes self-sustaining, long term economic and community development in rural areas. OCD also offers community development technical assistance at the local level.

Browse the weblinks above or open the attachments below for more detail on these funding programs.
Browse the weblinks above or open the attachments below for more detail on these funding programs.