RD&C Spokane

The anticipated release date for the Research, Development and Commercialization in Spokane County's Bioscience Industry Grant (RD&C Spokane) Grant Request for Proposals and Application is December 1, 2025.

There are many changes associated with this grant, and the team at HSSA highly recommend registering for the scheduled Prospective Applicant Information Meeting. Anyone who would like to learn more about this opportunity is welcome to attend.

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Research, Development and Commercialization in Spokane County's Bioscience Industry Grant Purpose:

This grant opportunity is intended to support research, development and commercialization in companies located in Spokane County in order to provide better health and healthcare, create well-paying jobs and power future economic growth in Spokane County. This work must further HSSA’s mission of promoting bioscience based economic development and advancing new therapies and procedures to combat disease and promote public health. The award has up to two phases.

Level 1:

This grant opportunity is intended to support research, development, explore commercialization potential, and support job growth and local collaborations.

Maximum Award Amount	$250,000
Award Period	24 Months
Eligibility	See scoring rubric for full eligibility details. Must be under lifetime entity maximum awards from HSSA ($1,000,000).
Expected Outcomes	Better health and healthcare in Spokane County. Well-paying jobs created in Spokane County. Power future economic growth in Spokane County.

Level 2:

This grant opportunity is intended to support research, development, commercialization in the market, and support job growth and local collaborations.

Maximum Award Amount	$750,000
Award Period	24 Months
Eligibility	See scoring rubric for full eligibility details. Must be under lifetime entity maximum awards from HSSA ($1,000,000). Must have fully executed outcomes and completed the 24 month Level 1 award period.
Expected Outcomes	Better health and healthcare in Spokane County. Well-paying jobs created in Spokane County. Power future economic growth in Spokane County.

Research, Development and Commercialization in Spokane County's Bioscience Industry Grant Application Process:

1. Review the full Request for Proposals (when available).

2. We highly recommend you attend an Applicant Information Meeting (to be scheduled as the review date nears).

3. Carefully review the terms of the Grant Award Agreement Template to make sure these are terms your entity can agree to.

4. Complete your application at the link provided.

Grant Review Process:

Review the scoring rubric for Bioscience RD&C Spokane Grant Applications linked here.

Review Process Phase One: HSSA’s staff review the application to assure eligibility requirements have been met.

Review Process Phase Two: HSSA’s Grants Committee (consisting of HSSA Board Trustees) review applications and score them individually.

Review Process Phase Three: HSSA’s staff review cumulative scores and determine top scoring applicants.

Review Process Phase Four: Grants Committee hears pitch and has question and answer session with finalists for Level 2 awards.

Review Process Phase Five: Grants Committee meets to finalize recommendations to the Board of Trustees.

Review Process Phase Six: The Grants Committee briefs the full Board of Trustees on applications, making recommendations for funding decisions. The full Board of Trustees votes to approve or deny applications at a scheduled Board meeting.