State Emergency Funds for Wildfire Recovery

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  Washington State is under a wildfire emergency“Washington is currently under a State of Emergency due to severe wildfires impacting communities across the state.”
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  The Department of Commerce is providing emergency relief funds for impacted residents and communities“Commerce has funding available to tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for wildfire disaster relief and recovery. Support includes: Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grants ($1+ million) Funds available to restore essential community lifelines like food, water, sewer, power, transportation, communication, and shelter. Eligible applicants: Local and Tribal governments Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected] Traditional Emergency Funding ($7.1 million available) For repairing or reconstructing essential facilities and infrastructure such as roads, water systems, stormwater, and bridges. Eligible applicants: Local governments (Cities/Towns, Counties, Special Purpose Districts, and Quasi-municipal Organizati”
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  The state is offering $1 million+ in Emergency Rapid Response Grants“Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grants ($1+ million) Funds available to restore essential community lifelines like food, water, sewer, power, transportation, communication, and shelter. Eligible applicants: Local and Tribal governments”
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  $2.1 million for broadband repairs“Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected]”
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  $7.1 million for infrastructure repairs to affected areas“Traditional Emergency Funding ($7.1 million available) For repairing or reconstructing essential facilities and infrastructure such as roads, water systems, stormwater, and bridges. Eligible applicants: Local governments (Cities/Towns, Counties, Special Purpose Districts, and Quasi-municipal Organizati”
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  These funds support energy bills, shelter, transportation, and home repairs for residents who qualified for LIHEAP this year“If you qualified for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the current program year and live in one of the impacted counties, these agencies may be able to assist with: Energy and utility bills Temporary shelter or shelter vouchers Transportation, food, and other emergency needs Air purifiers in counties covered under the wildfire State of Emergency Weatherization and home repairs”
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  Local Community Action Agencies listed include CDCAC for Chelan and Douglas counties“Chelan‑Douglas Community Action Council (CDCAC)Serves: Chelan and Douglas CountiesPhone: 509‑662‑6156Website: cdcac.org”
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  OCCAC for OkanoganNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Rural Resources for Stevens, Ferry, Lincoln, and Pend Oreille counties“Rural Resources Community ActionServes: Stevens, Ferry, Lincoln and Pend Oreille CountiesPhone: 509-684-8421Website: RuralResources.org”
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  The Commerce Department encourages affected residents to contact their local agency“If you’re impacted by the wildfires, help may be available through your local Community Action Agency.”
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  The Commerce Department encourages affected residents to visit commerce.wa.gov/washington-wildfire-emergency-support-and-resources-from-the-department-of-commerce/No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Tribal communities can apply for Emergency Rapid Response Grants through Tribal [email protected]“Tribal resources: Emergency Rapid Response Grants Program (ERR)Application: ERR Grant Funding RequestCommerce contact: Nicole Patrick, [email protected]”
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  The state has allocated $10.2 million total for wildfire recovery effortsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Commerce Department will connect with grantees to address program disruptions“Program and contract managers will connect with grantees to: Identify program disruptions Provide flexibility on contract requirements where possible”
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  The Commerce Department will provide flexibility on contract requirements“Program and contract managers will connect with grantees to: Identify program disruptions Provide flexibility on contract requirements where possible Key contacts: Local organizations and other partners: [email protected] Current grantees: please contact your contract manager Available funding: Commerce has funding available to tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for wildfire disaster relief and recovery. Support includes: Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grants ($1+ million) Funds available to restore essential community lifelines like food, water, sewer, power, transportation, communication, and shelter. Eligible applicants: Local and Tribal governments Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected] Traditional Emergency Funding ($7.1 million available) For repairing or reconstructing essential facilities and infrastructure such as roads, water systems, stormwater, and bridges. Eligible applicants: Local governments (Cities/Towns, Counties, Special Purpose Districts, and Quasi-municipal Organizati”
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  Residents should contact their local agency or the Commerce website for assistance“If you’re impacted by the wildfires, help may be available through your local Community Action Agency. If you qualified for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the current program year and live in one of the impacted counties, these agencies may be able to assist with: Energy and utility bills Temporary shelter or shelter vouchers Transportation, food, and other emergency needs Air purifiers in counties covered under the wildfire State of Emergency Weatherization and home repairs If you are in Spokane County, the Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Resources page, which has the option of machine translation, is available.”