The WCRP Risk Reduction Program provides member counties with financial support for projects or purchases that help reduce property or liability exposures. The goal of the program is to support practical improvements that reduce exposure for property or liability claims. The Pool does not cover workers’ compensation claims, and efforts that focus solely on employee safety are not eligible.
Funding can be used for an entire purchase or as seed money toward a larger project. The program does not cover ongoing or recurring costs. WCRP may consider helping with an implementation fee or the first year of a subscription, while renewal costs and agency-mandated purchases are not eligible.
Completed projects or purchases within the fiscal year are ideal for this program and are encouraged. Requests for projects or purchases that have not yet started may also be considered, especially when reimbursement is needed for the project/purchase. Counties are encouraged to review the process and deadlines section below to ensure their request can be completed before the processing deadline.
Reimbursements are issued after a purchase has been implemented or a project has begun. This helps ensure the approved item or project is functioning as intended and prevents complications if a county later determines that a product is not the right fit or a project does not proceed as planned.
Counties may submit multiple requests throughout the fiscal year, up to the $5,000 limit.
Members may receive up to $5,000 per year for approved projects or purchases. Projects or purchases that support the Pool’s current Targeted Risk Management (TRM) focus may use the full amount.
2026 Targeted Risk Management Focus (TRM)
Requests that do not relate to the current TRM focus are considered general risk-reduction efforts and are limited to $3,000.
Projects or purchases that address employee-only safety needs are not eligible, as the WCRP does not provide workers’ compensation coverage.
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Deadline: All Risk Reduction Reimbursement requests must be fully completed before December 15 each fiscal year. This deadline includes WCRP approval, the county’s submission of the vendor invoice, all required supporting documentation, and confirmation that the purchase has been implemented.
Counties should submit early enough to allow time for WCRP’s review, for obtaining the vendor invoice, and for completing any remaining documentation or implementation before the December 15 deadline. Approvals do not carry over to the next fiscal year. If outstanding documentation is not received by December 15, the approval will expire and the county may resubmit the following year.
If your application is not approved, you may request reconsideration of that decision by sending an e-mail to MemberServices@wcrp.wa.gov.
Questions? Please contact us by emailing MemberServices@wcrp.wa.gov.