Dan Thompson Account

What is the Dan Thompson Account?

The Washington State legislature established the Dan Thompson Developmental Disabilities Community Services Account in RCW 71A.20.170. State grants are made to community organizations providing “supports and services in a community setting to benefit eligible individuals with developmental disabilities. Expenditures from the account must supplement (not replace, supplant, or reduce) current state expenditure levels” or duplicate Medicaid HCBS waivers. 

Who can Participate?

Washington State organizations can apply for grants during open solicitation periods. Grant solicitation information like Solicitation Instructions, Funding Guidance, and Application Forms will be listed here during an open application period. 

What is happening with the second round?  

As of June 2024, we are drafting contracts for the 24 awardees for nearly $4 million to start work in July.

Where did the Awards go?

Projects have been awarded in the counties highlighted in the state map below. 

Note that several projects impact multiple counties but only the lead county is listed on the map. There are many statewide projects, but only the county where the administrative headquarters is located is listed in the map. 

The Project Directory is a list of the awards, organizations, and summaries from Round 1.

Who can I contact?

Questions on the program or the projects can be directed to the Dan Thompson Logistics Coordinators at danthompsonaccount@dshs.wa.gov.