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The Port of Seattle's 2025-2026 Economic Development City Partnership Program provides cooperative funding to King County cities to support local economic growth, job creation, and business diversity initiatives. Eligible cities can receive annual awards ranging from $10,000 to $60,000 based on population, with a 50% match requirement from city funds or in-kind resources. Funded projects may include business attraction campaigns, workforce development, small business technical assistance, tourism promotion, and export trade support tied to Port facilities such as SEA Airport and cruise terminals.

The Port of Seattle is requesting Commission authorization for up to $1,900,000 to fund its 2025-2026 Economic Development City Partnership Program, which provides grants to King County cities based on a per capita formula ranging from $10,000 to $60,000 per city. Started in 2016, the non-competitive program requires cities to contribute a 50% match and develop economic development projects aligned with Port business interests. In recent years, the program has focused on small business relief, tourism support, and buy-local campaigns.

The Port of Seattle Commission held a Regular Meeting on April 8, 2025, covering airport facility projects including dining and retail renovations and a new shared-use lounge (Club SEA) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, as well as fire suppression system upgrades in the Satellite Transit System tunnels. The agenda also included approval of an Economic Development Partnership Program with King County cities and routine administrative items such as meeting minutes and travel approvals. No noise policy items were listed on this meeting's agenda.