Get on Board Grant Program

What is the Get on Board Grant Program?

The Get on Board Program was created in 2005 to help cities and state agencies remove barriers that may prevent them from participating in the Master License Service (MLS). The Master License Service streamlines business licensing and registration by using one application, one payment, and one license.

Who can apply for a grant?

Any Washington State city or state agency may apply for a grant. This grant program is not available to individual businesses.

What can I use grant funds for?

The program is very flexible, since every city and state agency has different needs. If you want, we will help you identify what barriers exist. Typical uses for grant funds include:

  • Computer hardware and software.
  • Office equipment.
  • Temporary staff.

What criteria are used to evaluate my grant application?

We may consider the following when approving a grant application:

  • What constraints you face to becoming an MLS partner.
  • What technological barriers might be removed.
  • Flexibility within your internal infrastructure.
  • The scope of the project.
  • Your budget, including in-kind commitments and estimated transition costs.
  • Project management experience.
  • Potential cost savings.
  • Proposed performance measures.

How do I apply?

  1. Fill out the Adobe PDF iconGet on Board Grant Application.
  2. Mail the form to:
    Master License Service
    Department of Licensing
    PO Box 9034
    Olympia, WA 98507-9034

Note: You are encouraged to discuss your application with MLS staff at any point during the application process. If you are not quite ready to apply and want more information, call (360) 664-6578 or send an email to getonboard@dol.wa.gov.

Contact information

If you want more information about the grant program or need to discuss your application with us, contact us at:

Mailing address:
Grant Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9034
Olympia, WA 98507-9034

Phone: (360) 664-1368
Email: getonboard@dol.wa.gov