The State Program is a partner, but true revitalization success is built squarely on local commitment, initiative, and follow-through. Recognizing that Washington communities interested in revitalization have a variety of situations and needs, the Washington Main Street Network has two designation options:
Main Street Community
The purpose of the Main Street Community level is to provide access to resources, networking opportunities, training and advanced resources and opportunities to communities who have an independent 501c3 or 501c6 nonprofit organization dedicated solely to downtown revitalization. These organizations have committed the necessary time and training to develop community support, financial and human resources and are implementing the Main Street Approach.
Tools unique to Washington Main Street Communities include access to quarterly leadership meetings, progress visits, and the Main Street Tax Credit Incentive Program.
Organizations seeking Main Street Community designation are asked to submit a letter of interest via email by May 24, 2024.
Download the application to be a Main Street Community
Affiliate
The purpose of the Affiliate level is to provide access to resources and networking opportunities for organizations that have an interest in revitalizing their downtown or neighborhood commercial district, but may not have the capacity at this time to meet the Washington State Main Street Community requirements.
Download the application to be a Main Street Affiliate
COMMUNITY APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 15, 2024
AFFILIATE APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Note: To avoid errors and lost data, please download the form to your computer and fill it out using Adobe Reader (which you can download and install for free).
Questions?
Washington Main Street is here for you! Main Street Communities and partner organizations, please reach out to WMS Director Breanne Durham at 206-624-9449 or by email. Affiliates and start-up programs, please reach out to Main Street Specialist Jonelle McCoy at 509-202-4299 or by email. Get to know your Main Street team on our staff page.