Federal grants to City of Bellingham
City of Bellingham in Bellingham, Washington received $10.3 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 17 awards. Its largest program was Home Investment Partnerships Program, with $5.2 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $1.6 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$10.3 million
- Awards17
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.6 million
- Largest award$2.2 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $4.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $1.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $1.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $1.6 million |
Programs that fund City of Bellingham
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $5.2 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $4.7 million |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) | 1 | $227,580 |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 4 | $165,118 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 12 | $9.9 million |
| Department of Energy | 1 | $227,580 |
| Department of Justice | 4 | $163,512 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $2.2 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 25, 2021 | $852,590 |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 20, 2022 | $836,947 |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 7, 2023 | $808,663 |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 29, 2024 | $797,349 |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 19, 2025 | $795,516 |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 21, 2022 | $672,057 |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | May 25, 2021 | $653,580 |
| Purpose: the home investment partnerships program (HOME) provides need-based formula grants to states and local governments that are used to fund activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-inc | Home Investment Partnerships Program | August 7, 2023 | $647,380 |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | August 25, 2021 | $602,793 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Bellingham get?
$10.3 million in 17 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Bellingham the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $9.9 million in 12 awards. The Department of Energy and the Department of Justice follow.
What is City of Bellingham's largest federal grant?
$2.2 million under Home Investment Partnerships Program, with its first action in the period on September 20, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Bellingham?
Its largest are Home Investment Partnerships Program, Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG).
Other grant recipients in Bellingham
- Lummi Indian Business Council
- Western Washington University
- Northwest Indian College Foundation
- Whatcom Transportation Authority
- Port of Bellingham
- Lummi Nation Housing Authority
- Opportunity Council
- Whatcom Community College
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