ALLIANCE GRANT PROGRAM
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A grant program designed to 'Give Back' and increase the economic vitality for our amazing business community
In 2024, the Alliance awarded $20,000 in grants to small businesses in the waterfront district!
NEXT ROUND OF GRANT APPLICATIONS OPENS JAN 2nd 2025!
The Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2008 to unite community and Waterfront District stakeholders to encourage economic vitality and preserve historic character.
The Waterfront Alliance is a Nationally Accredited Main Street Organization active in the Washington State Main Street Program. The Alliance is committed to supporting the economic vitality and collaborative spirit of our district and as such has developed this Grant program. The initiative seeks to aid businesses in working together to improve aesthetics, safety and attractiveness to new and frequent visitors thus promoting the overall economic vitality of the area.
The Grant Program seeks to support businesses with funds for projects and improvements they need most; therefore we are not limiting what types of projects businesses may apply for. Examples of projects that may be funded are listed in our guide below. All grant applicants will use the same grant application form listed below when applying.
In 2024 the Alliance Grant Program distributed $20,000 in grant monies to local businesses. A special thank you goes out to Peninsula Light Co., who contributed $6,000 in funding towards lighting projects in 2024.
The 2025 Grant Program will have two rounds. The first round will be open January 2nd 2025 and close January 31st 2025. The second round will open July 1st 2025 and close July 31st 2025.
Each grant round in 2025 will have $9,000 in available grant monies, a minimum of $3,000 of which MUST go towards lighting grants thanks to a generous donation from Peninsula Light Co.
Grant Considerations/Requirements
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All property owners, businesses and non-profit organizations with a physical presence within Gig Harbor’s Waterfront Business District area, along Harborview Drive from Finholm’s District to 7 Seas and back through Judson Street (view guide for district map).
For a list of eligible projects or for more detailed information please review the 2025 Alliance Grant Program Overview & Guide
WHEN WILL GRANTS BE ASSESSED AND AVAILABLE?
Applications for the first round of 2025 will open Jan 2nd and
are DUE by Jan 31st 2025.
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Initial assessment by Feb 11th 2025
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Final determination by committee March 1st 2025
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Written notification of grant award by March 7th 2025
READY TO APPLY?
Incomplete applications and/or applications without an attached budget using the provided budget worksheet will not be considered.
Thank you to Peninsula Light Co. for donating an additional $3k in funds to support lighting grants this round. To date they have donated $6k to the Alliance Grant Program. To learn more about Peninsula Light Co, click here.
ACCOMMODATIONS
2024 Grant Recipients & Projects
Local Whimsy (signage)
Stitch-O-Roo & Art Too (activity)
HARBORNEST (lighting)
Harbor Center (lighting)
Heritage Distilling Co. (lighting)
B's Bagels (facade improvements)
Hawkins-Poe Real Estate (lighting/signage/landscaping)
Gig Harbor Automotive (art mural)
For the Love of Spice (wine bar)
Ebb Tide Gallery
To view all the completed projects from 2024, click here. Please note some projects are still pending.
BECOME A DONOR & SUPPORT TO THE ALLIANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Are you interested in supporting The Alliance Grant Program? Our goal is to triple the amount of grant dollars distributed to businesses in the waterfront district to $40,000 by the end of 2025 and we need your help!
To learn more about becoming a donor to The Alliance Grant Program or to make a donation, click here.