The 2025 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program, which assists in preserving and promoting historical and cultural heritage in Pierce County, is accepting applications from Aug. 19 through Sept. 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. The goal of the Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program is to distribute grants that are awarded based on a project’s […]
Community survey highlights need for more behavioral health, food, and health services
Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) and the Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) have completed the 2023 Community Needs Assessment (CNA), identifying the strengths, barriers and available resources within the community. Over 2,500 responses were received from the survey and focus groups, with 1,978 individuals indicating at least one need. Key findings from the survey include: Approximately […]
Business Assistance Programs Available
Pierce County’s Economic Development Department’s latest newsletter shared a number of business assistance programs available from a variety of local groups and entities. OMWBE Academy: Is your business certified? The OMWBE Academy presents step by step learning modules to support real world results that benefit certified firms. Modules include topics such a bonding, indirect rates, and […]
Pierce County Kite Festival returns August 3-4
The highly anticipated Pierce County Parks Kite Festival is back and bigger than ever! Join us August 3-4 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Chambers Creek Regional Park. Enjoy spectacular kite demonstrations, family kite flying, inflatables, food trucks, vendors (like Ocean Shores Kites), and more. Bring your kites, blankets and cameras for a weekend […]
Who’s got talent in Pierce County? The search is on to help prevent youth violence
Pierce County Human Services’ (PCHS) Birth to 25 Initiative and The Griot Party are partnering for a Youth Talent Search to showcase the creativity of youth and young adults in our community. Pierce County residents ages 12 to 24 who can dance, make people laugh, rap, recite poetry, act, sing, play music, or showcase other […]
Portion of Spanaway Loop Road South to be closed starting Aug. 12
Pierce County Planning and Public Works is tackling critical infrastructure improvements along Spanaway Loop Road South in 2024. These projects will help increase capacity in the public sewer system and improve the road surface for the traveling public. In order to complete this work, road closures will be necessary on and around Spanaway Loop Road […]
Seeking public input to shape the future of Pierce County Parks
Pierce County Parks is reaching out to residents to gather feedback on the types of parks and recreational programs that are important to them and to understand any barriers they face in accessing recreational activities. This initiative is a key part of the ongoing update to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. The […]
Pierce County awarded $1.8 million for households to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs
After submitting a joint application, Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) and Planning and Public Works (PPW), were awarded $1,833,000 from the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) grant. These funds will be used for rebates and incentive programs for home electrification such as high efficiency heat pumps, water heaters, and necessary […]
Pierce County Business Assistance Programs
Manufacturers Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) Implementation Grants Program: IAC grants are available to small- and medium-sized manufacturers to improve energy and material efficiency, enhance cybersecurity, increase productivity, deploy smart and advanced manufacturing technologies, and reduce waste and pollution. Grant awards are up to $300,000 per manufacturer (covering one or multiple projects) per funding round, at […]