Grant Program Overview
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2015 establishes a $100 million statewide grant program, administered by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, to support local and tribal law enforcement agencies in hiring, retaining, and training personnel. Funding is available through June 30, 2028, subject to reappropriation.
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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
WSCJTC will offer multiple funding rounds, providing agencies with several opportunities to apply and plan based on local needs.
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For tribes or agencies whose cities or counties have not submitted ESHB 2015 sales and use tax documentation.
For agencies applying after their city or county has submitted documentation
for the ESHB 2015 sales & use tax.
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.
- 🔷 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,
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An agency's jurisdiction must enact the sales & use tax pursuant to ESHB 2015, or
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An agency has to have received funding from the sales & use tax for criminal justice purposes pursuant to RCW 82.14.34, or
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An agency has to have received funding from the sales & use tax for counties and cities pursuant to RCW 82.14.450.
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- 🔷 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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- City of Port Angeles
- 🔷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.
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.
ESHB 2015 Agency Training Requirements
Pulling ACADIS Training Reports
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.
Additional Resources
Use the following materials to understand requirements and guide you through the ESHB 2015 grant verification authorization process.
Submittal Checklists
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.