Washington's state agencies serve as both direct funders and pass-through entities for federal awards. Each has distinct program areas, application processes, and reporting requirements.
Washington State Agencies
HCA, DSHS, DOH, and Commerce — the state agencies that fund and administer healthcare and community service programs in Washington.
Health Care Authority (HCA)
Medicaid (Apple Health), behavioral health grants, and SAMHSA block grant sub-awards.
Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Aging and disability services, child welfare, developmental disabilities, and economic services.
Department of Health (DOH)
Public health programs, maternal and child health, immunization, disease prevention.
Department of Commerce
Community development, housing, energy assistance (CSBG, LIHEAP), and economic development.
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