Health Sciences and Services Authority (HSSA) of Spokane County promotes bioscience based economic development and advances new therapies and procedures to prevent disease and promote public health.
HSSA was created in 2007 by Washington State RCW 35.10435.104, and Spokane County Resolution 7-1054. Our duties, priorities, and policy were created by Washington State RCW 3.104.060 104.060 , Spokane County Resolution 8-1056 and renewed until 2038 by Spokane County Resolution 2021-0055.
Our Priorities
Provide better health and health care in Spokane County. 
Create well-paying jobs in Spokane County.
Power future growth in Spokane County.
HSSA of Spokane County conducts our work through grant-making and leadership.
15% of available funding supports the underinsured and uninsured in Spokane County through Access to Care grants.
75% of available funding is distributed to support bioscience based economic development.
Upcoming Events
Prospective Applicant Information Meeting
Upcoming Submission Deadline
2025-2026 Anticipated RFP Releases
Partner Events
For more events focused on bioscience based economic development and the promotion of public health, check out the events page for our partners and collaborators:
- Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster
- FUEL Coworking
- Ignite Northwest
- Greater Spokane Inc.
- Journal of Business
- Launchpad Inland Northwest
- Life Science Washington & the Life Science Washington Institute
- Spokane Angel Alliance
- Spokane Regional Health District
- Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Startup Spokane
- Washington Research Foundation
HSSA's Grantees also host a number of events that allow the community to learn more about them and engage in their work. Check out our impact page for links to current and past grant recipients.
Advantage Spokane
Learn why the Inland Northwest is a great place to live and to grow your business.
*Spokane County is the only one in Washington with a Health Sciences & Services Authority.
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