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 is a grant-making organization.
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 activities which may include, but are not limited to:
^ The conduct of biomedical research.
^ Commercialization of biomedical technology.
^ Efforts to improve health and patient outcomes, and lower health care costs.
^ Hiring of scientific faculty.
^ The acquisition of important instrumentation and laboratory cores.
Recent News
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HSSA Announces Awards for 2023 "Access to Care" Grants
The Health Sciences and Services Authority (HSSA) of Spokane County has announced its 2023 recipients if its annual Access to Care grants who will receive a total funding of... Read More
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HSSA Board Meets Dec. 14th, 3 PM
HSSA's Board will meet Wednesday, December 14th at 3 PM. The meeting will be held at Gonzaga University in the Hemmingson Center, LaStorta Room 310. The Agenda is available elsewhere... Read More
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Alex M. Jackson, Alison Poulsen Appointed to HSSA Board of Directors
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Health Sciences & Services Authority (HSSA) of Spokane County announced that two new members recently were appointed to its Board.Alex M. Jackson, Senior Vice President... Read More
Upcoming Events
SP3NW Start Up Advisor Lunch and Learn: Business Formation
Life Science Innovation Northwest 2023
Life Science Innovation Northwest is the Pacific Northwest’s largest annual life science conference bringing together investors, public and private life science organizations, research institutions, scientists, entrepreneurs, and the global health community for a two-day event to discuss and feature some of the most compelling technology breakthroughs of our time.
2023 Board Meetings
Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the months of March, June, September and December at 3:00pm.
March 15, 2023
June 21,2023
September 20, 2023
December 20, 2023
Resources & Links
There are amazing innovations being made in the world of bioscience, biotechnology research, medical devices and much more. Learn about these innovations and stay updated about the latest bioscience advances.
Access To Care Grant
Each year HSSA sets aside about 15% funding from its revenues to fund proposals that create access to health care for certain Spokane County populations. Learn more about the grant and how you can apply.
Research Grants
HSSA provides grants in five different categories each with a different purpose to the biomedical and Spokane communities. Learn more about each grant and how you can apply.
Apply For a Research Grant Today
Our funding can help you take your research to the next level with research grants open year-round allowing you to apply at anytime. Learn more and apply today!