RCW 10.101.050 establishes a state-funded grant program to improve public defense services in cities and counties. Grant funds are to be used to make appreciable, demonstrable improvements in the delivery of public defense services.
Application Process
OPD is not yet accepting RCW 10.101 applications from counties for 2026 funding.
Applications for 2026 county funding will be available in 2025.
Applications for 2026-2027 city grand awards will be available in 2025.
- 10.101 County Application Video Guide [YouTube]
- County Application for 2025 Funding [PDF] (revised: 07/31/2024)
- Spare Tables for Applications (if needed) [PDF] (revised: 07/16/2024)
- MFT Instructions for Submitting Applications [PDF]
- County Funding Disbursement Estimate for 2026 [PDF]
Program Policies
- Permitted Uses of State Funds [PDF]
- Factors Considered in Evaluating City Applications [PDF]
- Attorney Time Reporting Policy [PDF]
- Attorney Training Policy [PDF]
Recipients
City Grant Awards
- Distribution of City Funds for Use During Calendar Years 2024 and 2025
- Distribution of City Funds for Use During Calendar Years 2022 and 2023
County Funding
Each county that applies for Chapter 10.101 RCW funds receives a pro-rata share of available state funding, based on the formula and other criteria in RCW 10.101.070. The amounts for each county may differ from prior year funding amounts primarily due to a county's increase or decrease in felony filings. Felony filings are a significant factor in the funding distribution formula established in RCW 10.101.070.