On March 19, 2026, the Port was successful in securing a Planning Grant from the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) in the amount of $90,000. The grant enables CERB to make funds available to the Port in order to aid in financing the cost of the Ephrata Industrial Revitalization Economic Plan developed in partnership with the City of Ephrata via an Interlocal Agreement. The Plan covers proposed infrastructure development to include the North-South Arterial Project.