Applications Opening Soon
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) will reopen Engrossed House Bill (ESHB) 2015 grant applications effective July 1, 2026 through August 15, 2026.
📢We are still reviewing grant applications from Round 1, and we will continue working with you to come into compliance. If your agency applied for a grant during Round 1 and has not yet received an award, you are still in our queue and will not lose your place in line.
Grant Program Overview
ESHB 2015 establishes a $100 million statewide grant program, administered by the WSCJTC, to support eligible local and tribal law enforcement agencies seeking funding to support hiring, retaining, and training personnel. Funding is available through June 30, 2028. Funding may be used to hire new entry-level law enforcement officers, support co-response teams including peer counselors and behavioral health professionals, cover required training including crisis intervention and trauma-informed practices, and support community outreach.
Downloadable Procedures and Requirements
Access training requirements, attestation forms, submittal checklists, and more.
Policy and Reporting Examples
Policies and reporting documents currently in use across Washington.
FAQs
Find quick answers to common questions about tax, applications, distribution, and more.
ESHB 2015 Grant Recipients
View grant amount awarded per department.
Your Grant Questions, Answered
Applications reopen on July 1, 2026, and will remain open until August 15, 2026 - review important information and FAQs here.
- 🔷 What if my agency applied for a grant during Round 1 and we have not received an award yet?
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You are still in our queue. We are still reviewing grant applications from Round 1 and we will continue working with you to come into compliance. You will not lose your place in the line.
- 🔷 How long will you accept application during Round 2?
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HB 2015 grant applications will be accepted for 45 days, through August 15, 2026.
- 🔷 Will there be more funding rounds after Round 2?
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We expect this could be the final round for awarding grants. However, we will not make a final determination until we see how many grant requests are submitted by August 15, 2026.
- 🔷 What if you have funding left after Round 2?
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There is a possibility we will have funds remaining after round 2. Additionally, we anticipate some agencies may not expend all of their funding from rounds 1 and 2 at the grant end date, June 20, 2028. If this happens we will have a third round composed of unspent funds, open to previously qualified agencies.
- 🔷 How many agencies have applied for grants to date?
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In round 1 we received a total of 34 grant applications.
- 🔷 How much has been awarded to date?
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As of July 1, we have awarded 13 grants for a total of $34M.
- 🔷 How does the new officer salary cap work?
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The grant can fund 75% of your actual entry-level salary and benefits, up to $125,000 a year.
- 🔷 What are allowable uses of grant funds?
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Please see the application which lists the different categories. Email us if you have questions.
Policy and Reporting Examples
To support agencies in meeting ESHB 2015 requirements, we’ve included examples of policies and reporting documents currently in use across Washington. These samples are provided for reference and informational purposes only.
- KWW Task Force Protocols
- Use of Force Policy
- Civil Protection Orders and Firearms Relinquishment Policies
- Training and Personnel Report
These examples illustrate how agencies are addressing statutory requirements related to use of force, civil protection orders, firearms relinquishment, and reporting. Agencies should consult their legal counsel and internal leadership when developing or updating policies.
Bellingham Police Department
The Bellingham Police Department received $3.7 million through Washington’s ESHB 2015 Public Safety Funding Program to strengthen staffing, expand behavioral health response, and invest in modern public safety technology. The funding supports new officers, alternative response programs, Drone First Responder technology, dashcam deployment, and additional training initiatives — all aimed at improving transparency, safety, and community-centered policing.
ESHB 2015 Grant Recipients
HB 2015 grant amounts awarded per police department (PD) or county in Washington State as of June 2026
- Bellingham PD - $3,703,583
- Black Diamond PD - $486,078
- Clark County - $4,997,696
- Cle Elum PD - $699,571
- East Wenatchee PD - $1,24,785
- Federal Way PD - $3,298,725
- Kent PD - $1,922,340
- Lynnwood PD - $2,500,000
- Lynden PD - $910,040
- Port Angeles PD - $785,680
- Renton PD - $321,000
- Ridgefield PD - $1,104,231
- King County Sheriff's Office - $15,000,000
- Skagit County Sheriff's Office - $2,758,902
Downloadable Procedures and Requirements
While the requirements for establishing eligibility are listed below, CJTC will publish additional guidance in the coming weeks to help jurisdictions compile the necessary materials. Please contact WSCJTC with any questions or for more information.
Use the following materials to guide you through the ESHB 2015 grant verification authorization process.
Attestation Forms
For agencies whose cities or counties have not submitted documentation for the ESHB 2015 sales and use tax.
For agencies applying after their city or county has submitted documentation for the ESHB 2015 sales & use tax.
Other Downloads
Ready to Apply?
Second round applications are open July 1 - August 15, 2026. You can review the application materials below to understand the requirements and prepare for when applications reopen.
For applicants that have NOT submitted documentation:
For applicants that have submitted documentation:
WSCJTC will offer multiple funding rounds, providing agencies with several opportunities to apply and plan based on local needs.
Grant funding may be used to:
- Hire new entry-level law enforcement officers
- Support co-response teams, including peer counselors and behavioral health professionals
- Cover required training, including crisis intervention and trauma-informed practices
- Support community outreach and broader public safety response efforts
Partial or Incomplete Applications
If you do not have all the required information or documents ready, you may submit a partial application. When you have the missing information, return to this application form and only submit the missing information. Review of your application will begin once all materials have been received. The official submission date will be the date your application is complete.
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
As agencies continue preparing ESHB 2015 submissions, WSCJTC is encouraging applicants to carefully review all Keep Washington Working policy and documentation requirements before submitting materials.
Grant FAQs: Your Questions, Answered
- 🔷 Does my jurisdiction have to enact the ESHB 2015 tax in order for my agency to apply for a grant?
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No. There are three pathways to be eligible for a grant. Only one is required. Either,
- An agency's jurisdiction must enact the sales & use tax pursuant to ESHB 2015, or
- An agency has to have received funding from the sales & use tax for criminal justice purposes pursuant to RCW 82.14.34, or
- An agency has to have received funding from the sales & use tax for counties and cities pursuant to RCW 82.14.450.
- 🔷 My jurisdiction has already completed the sales & use tax application. Do we need to resubmit another application?
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No, you do not need to resubmit the full application. You will need to submit the Post-Tax RCW 43.101.540 (ESHB 2015) grant application, which is available on our website, that removes the agency policy and practices requirements that you completed for the Sales & Use Tax Authorization Verification Form.
- 🔷 Can an agency apply in more than one funding round?
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Yes. Agencies may apply in any open funding round, provided they meet eligibility and compliance requirements at the time of award.
- 🔷 How are grant funds distributed?
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Grant funds are generally distributed on a reimbursement basis. An exception may apply for certain training-related expenses, as allowed under RCW 43.101.540. Expenses are eligible for reimbursement from the date WSCJTC verifies that the agency meets the grant criteria.
- 🔷Which local agencies and tribes have applied for the ESHB 2015 Grant Program
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Washington Cities
- Auburn Police Department
- Bellingham Police Department
- Black Diamond Police Department
- Cle Elum Police Department
- Colfax Police Department
- Des Moines Police Department
- East Wenatchee Police Department
- Federal Way Police Department
- Issaquah Police Department
- Kent Police Department
- Lynden Police Department
- Lynnwood Police Department
- Medina Police Department
- Mercer Island Police Department
- Mount Vernon Police Department
- Olympia Police Department
- Orting Police Department
- Port Angeles Police Department
- Pullman Police Department
- Renton Police Department
- Richland Police Department
- Ridgefield Police Department
- Spokane Police Department
- Tacoma Police Department
Washington Counties
- Clark County Sheriff's Office
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
- King County Sheriff's Office
- Pierce County Sheriff's Department
- San Juan County Sheriff's Office
- Skagit County Sheriff's Office
- Whatcom County Sheriff's Office
- 🔷Which local agencies and tribes have been awarded the ESHB 2015 Grant so far in round one (1/7/26 - 3/31/26)?
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City or County Grant Amount Bellingham Police Department $3,703,583 Black Diamond Police Department $486,078 Clark County $4,997,696 Cle Elum Police Department $699,571 East Wenatchee Police Department $1,24,785 Federal Way Police Department $3,298,725 Kent Police Department $1,922,340 Lynnwood Police Department $2,500,000 Lynden Police Department $910,040 Port Angeles Police Department $785,680 Renton Police Department $321,000 Ridgefield Police Department $1,104,231 King County Sheriff's Office $15,000,000 Skagit County Sheriff's Office $2,758,902 - 🔷Can contract cities apply for a grant?
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No. RCW 43.101.540 provides that only local and tribal law enforcement agencies may be awarded grants. Contract cities can work with their contracted law enforcement agency/agencies to access grant funding. While the law enforcement agency must make the grant application, those funds may be used for allowable uses, including broader law enforcement and public safety efforts (see RCW 43.101.540(7)(c).
Still have questions? Find answers in our comprehensive Public Safety Funding Grant FAQ.
Need Help Getting Started?
Applying for a grant can raise questions. If you’re unsure about eligibility, compliance, or next steps, contact WSCJTC for guidance and support.