Economic & Community Development Overview
July 15, 2025 – the Economic & Community Development Board has committed the full $20 million fund to support projects in Lewis County and South Thurston County, Washington. Applications will no longer be accepted.
The Economic and Community Development Fund supports projects to educate and retrain workers in Lewis and South Thurston counties, with a special emphasis on the needs of community members affected by the eventual closure of the coal-fired electric generating facility in Centralia, Washington. It also provides grants for projects that enhance economic opportunities and community partnerships that benefit and strengthen the region.