ADO Grant Writer Program Award

ADO Grant Writer Program Award

Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce

Program: Associate Development Organization (ADO) Grant Writer Program

Status: Award announced February 26, 2024

Geographic Scope: Mason County, WA

Focus Areas:

Economic development support for distressed rural communities

Professional grant writing expertise

Housing development

Infrastructure improvement and building

Job training and technical education

Long-term community sustainability

Award Recipient: Mason County Economic Development Council (EDC)

Purpose of Grant:

Identify, apply for, and secure additional grants

Support economic development initiatives

Professional grant writing services

Strategic grant funding aligned with Mason County EDC goals

Use of Funds:

Grant writer services focused on:

- Housing projects
- Infrastructure projects
- Job training projects
- Technical education projects

Background:

Legislation creating program sponsored by Representative Travis Couture during 2023 legislative session

Ensures distressed rural communities access to funding opportunities

Supports long-term community growth and sustainability

Key Stakeholders:

Mason County EDC Board Chair: Joe Schmit

Program Manager: Terri Drexler (ADO Grant Writer Program Manager, Department of Commerce)

Legislative Sponsor: Representative Travis Couture

Department: Washington State Department of Commerce

Contact:

Organization: Mason County Economic Development Council

Phone: 360-426-2276