Chapter 10.101.050 RCW: Indigent Defense Services establishes a state-funded grant program to improve public defense services in cities and counties. Each year, OPD distributes more than one million dollars to cities for making and/or sustaining improvements to public defense. Cities may apply for these grant funds under a competitive program described in Chapter 10.101 RCW.
One-Time Innovation Grant for Fiscal Year 2027
Is this a different grant program?
In some ways, yes. Due to administrative changes to the Public Defense Improvement Program, city grants are being aligned with the state fiscal year and will transition to a reimbursement model. As part of that realignment, OPD is dedicating a portion of FY2027 funding to one-time improvement projects.
Cities will submit proposals through the application for one-time reimbursements for projects that improve the city’s public defense system.
How much funding is available?
Approximately $800,000 is available to cities.
What projects qualify?
All proposals must comply with the OPD Use Policy, and grant funds may not be used to supplant city funds. Cities should prioritize projects that can be supported by the city’s budget after the grant period ends.
Examples of eligible one-time innovation projects include:
- Converting, building, or improving meeting space for attorney-client meetings
- IT upgrades or case management software purchases
- Public defense training reimbursements
- Public defense signing bonuses
OPD will consider innovative proposals that meet the Use Policy and other program requirements.
Apply
To apply for these one-time innovation grant funds for cities, download one of the following application forms.
If your city DID receive grant funding in calendar year 2026:
Returning City Application Form Last Revised: 03/19/2026
If your city DID NOT receive grant funding for calendar year 2026:
New City Application Form Last Revised: 03/19/2026
Submit
Applications due date: Applications will continue to be considered after March 16th on a rolling basis until all funds are allocated.
Review
Permitted Uses of State Funds Last Revised: 10/09/2025
City Application Evaluation Factors
Disbursement
FY27 10.101 grant award funds will be disbursed in July 2026.
Increase in RCW 10.101 Funds Statement
Reports
The reports listed below are not required for the One-Time Innovation Grant. These reports are for January 2026 City Grant Recipients only.
Report #2: Due December 1, 2026
City Recipients
How are the city awards determined?
Population, poverty levels, case filings, attorney caseloads, a commitment to improving public defense, providing a clear grant funds use proposal, and a good track record with reporting compliance with OPD, if applicable.
City Funds Distribution:
- Calendar Years 2026 and 2027
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Aberdeen - $118,000
Asotin - $4,000
Auburn - $50,930
Battle Ground - $40,930
Burien - $20,930
Chehalis - $30,000
Cheney - $36,000
Des Moines - $30,930
East Wenatchee - $40,930
Elma - $22,935
Everett - $90,930
Federal Way - $50,930
Fife - $55,000
Granger - $16,930
Hoquiam - $45,930
Kelso - $100,000
Kent - $60,930
Lacey - $50,930
Lake Stevens / Arlington - $54,000
Lakewood - $69,930
Longview - $105,000
Monroe - $29,875
Mount Vernon - $50,930
Mountlake Terrace - $16,500
Oak Harbor - $45,930
Olympia - $148,000
Pacific - $22,930
Pasco - $100,550
Port Orchard - $24,000
Redmond - $20,930
Seatac - $40,930
Shelton - $85,930
Spokane - $186,000
Spokane Valley - $40,930
Sunnyside - $132,000
Tacoma - $94,930
Toppenish - $30,930
Tukwila - $80,930
Union Gap - $35,930
Vancouver - $100,000
Yakima - $150,000
- Calendar Years 2024 and 2025
-
Aberdeen - $59,000
Asotin - $2,000
Battle Ground - $14,000
Bremerton - $17,000
Burien - $10,000
Chehalis - $17,500
Cheney - $15,000
College Place - $4,000
Covington - $3,000
East Wenatchee - $20,000
Everett - $45,000
Fife - $22,500
Granger - $8,000
Hoquiam - $22,500
Kelso - $55,000
Lacey - $8,000
Lake Stevens/Arlington - $18,000
Lakewood - $34,000
Longview - $70,000
Medical Lake - $2,000
Monroe - $11,000
Olympia - $74,000
Pasco - $50,275
Port Orchard - $12,000
Shelton - $39,000
Spokane - $93,000
Spokane Valley - $19,500
Sunnyside - $66,000
Tacoma - $47,000
Tukwila - $37,500
Union Gap - $16,500
Vancouver - $30,000
Yakima - $86,000
- Calendar Years 2022 and 2023
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Aberdeen - $59,000
Airway Heights - $13,000
Asotin - $2,000
Battle Ground - $12,000
Bremerton - $17,000
Burien - $8,000
Chehalis - $14,500
Cheney - $15,000
East Wenatchee - $18,000
Everett - $45,000
Fife - $22,500
Granger - $7,000
Hoquiam - $21,000
Kelso - $55,000
Kent - $25,250
Lacey - $8,000
Lake Stevens/Arlington - $18,000
Lakewood - $34,000
Longview - $70,000
Medical Lake - $2,000
Monroe - $11,000
Olympia - $65,000
Pasco - $40,000
Port Orchard - $12,000
Shelton - $34,000
Spokane - $93,000
Spokane Valley - $19,500
Sunnyside - $66,000
Tacoma - $47,000
Toppenish - $16,000
Tukwila - $37,500
Union Gap - $20,000
Yakima - $86,000
- Calendar Years 2020 and 2021
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Aberdeen - $122,000
Airway Heights - $28,000
Battle Ground - $28,000
Bellingham - $84,000
Blaine - $8,000
Bremerton - $36,000
Chehalis - $20,000
Cheney - $32,000
East Wenatchee - $40,000
Everett - $96,000
Ferndale - $14,000
Fife - $50,000
Granger - $16,000
Hoquiam - $50,000
Kelso - $120,000
Kent - $24,000
Lake Stevens / Arlington - $44,000
Lakewood - $74,000
Longview - $163,000
Medical Lake - $5,000
Monroe - $24,000
Olympia - $139,000
Port Orchard - $28,000
Shelton - $50,000
Spokane - $193,950
Spokane Valley - $40,600
Sunnyside - $120,000
Tacoma - $100,000
Tukwila - $80,000
Vancouver - $45,000
Walla Walla - $25,000
Yakima - $187,000
- Calendar Year 2019
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Aberdeen - $25,000
Airway Heights - $20,000
Battle Ground - $15,000
Bellingham - $40,000
Black Diamond - $4,000
Bremerton - $16,000
Cheney - $15,000
Fife - $10,000
Granger - $19,000
Hoquiam - $25,000
Kelso - $70,000
Lake Stevens / Arlington - $25,000
Lakewood - $40,000
Longview - $81,500
Medical Lake - $2,500
Monroe - $10,000
Olympia - $65,000
Pasco - $20,000
Port Orchard - $14,000
Shelton - $50,000
Spokane - $87,500
Spokane Valley - $20,300
Sunnyside - $50,000
Tacoma - $48,700
Tukwila - $37,000
Union Gap - $40,000
Vancouver - $52,000
Westport - $3,500
Yakima - $88,500
Yelm - $15,000