GMA Assistance, Grants, Guidance for Local Governments
Summary
Growth Management Services within the Washington State Department of Commerce provides direct assistance, grants, and guidance to help local governments meet requirements under Washington's Growth Management Act (GMA). The page consolidates resources including a Regional Assistance Map, planning guidance, housing grants, climate planning resources, and ecosystem planning information. Two open funding opportunities are currently listed: an RFQQ for on-call dispute resolution services closing April 29, 2026, and a Notice of Funding Opportunity for civilian-military compatibility grants closing May 4, 2026.
“Growth Management Services provides direct assistance, grants and guidance to assist local governments in meeting the requirements of the GMA.”
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This page serves as a central hub for Growth Management Services, consolidating information about GMA requirements, regional planning assistance, and open grant programs for Washington's cities and counties. The page includes links to a Regional Assistance Map, planning variation maps by county, and resources on housing, climate, and ecosystem planning.
Local governments subject to GMA requirements can access free planning assistance and apply for grant funding through the programs listed. Two active RFQs/NOFOs are open for contractor and consultant proposals related to dispute resolution and civilian-military compatibility projects, with deadlines in spring 2026.
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The mission of Growth Management Services is to assist and guide local governments in Washington to manage growth and development consistent with the Growth Management Act.
Washington’s Growth Management Act (GMA) requires the state’s fastest-growing cities and counties to develop comprehensive plans and development regulations to guide their growth. Growth Management Services provides direct assistance, grants and guidance to assist local governments in meeting the requirements of the GMA.
Need help? Refer to the Growth Management Regional Assistance Map (PDF) to find and contact the regional planner assigned to your jurisdiction.
The GMA Regional Planning Variations Map (PDF) provides a breakdown, by county, of each jurisdiction’s responsibilities under the GMA.
Growth Management resources
Submitting Documents to the State
Building Washington’s future requires effective coordination between state and local government. This page provides guidance on submitting notices to Commerce.
Periodic Update
This page is dedicated to the Growth Management Act Periodic Update. We post checklists, guidance documents and other GMA related support materials here on a regular basis to help local governments with their reviews
Housing Planning
The Housing Planning page contains information on housing grants and guidance, as well as links to specific program pages.
Climate Planning
This page provides planning guidance, grants and other resources for developing a climate element that mitigates greenhouse gas emissions and builds community resilience.
Ecosystem Planning
The Ecosystem Services program is responsible for implementing natural environment protection and restoration policy in the Growth Management Act. This includes critical areas protection, and […]
Tribal Planning
This page contains information for local governments and tribes relating to Chapter 252, Laws of 2022 (HB 1717), which provides for tribal participation in comprehensive […]
Growth Management grants
Request for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQ) | Close Date: April 29, 2026
RFQQ: On-call dispute resolution services for tribal affairs, land use and permitting
Commerce is initiating a Request for Qualifications and Quotes (RFQQ) to solicit proposals from firms interested in providing mediation services related to the Growth Management Act and comprehensive planning coordination with tribes, local governments and special districts disputes to be available, as needed, on an on-call basis. Local Government Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) | Close Date: May 4, 2026
Apply now for civilian-military compatibility grants near military installations
DCCA grants provide funds for compatible development and infrastructure projects that affect the economy, environment or quality of life opportunities for communities influenced by military presence. Local Government
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April 20, 2026
Commerce shares draft parking guidance for review and comment
April 2, 2026
Planners’ Newsletter: Legislative update 2026
Welcome to Growth Management Services’ 2026 legislative update newsletter. This year’s 60-day session moved quickly but saw a flurry of legislative activity. Of 130 bills filed with potential impact for communities planning under the Growth Management Act, […] March 3, 2026
Commerce’s Dave Andersen honored for leadership in the planning profession
Commerce’s Dave Andersen has been named to the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP), the American Planning Association announced […]
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Growth Management
GMA Grants
Open grant programs and application information are available on the GMA Grants page.
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Dave Andersen, FAICP
Managing Director
Dave.Andersen@Commerce.wa.gov
509-434-4491
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