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PRISM is an online computer system open to the public to apply for grants, review and manage information on funded grants, and produce reports about projects.
PRISM Online works best using the following Internet browsers: Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (Internet Explorer is NOT recommended).
If PRISM Online is not displaying correctly, please e-mail prismsupport@rco.wa.gov and describe the problem and the Internet browser and version being used.
The system provides the following:
- Information at your fingertips about proposed and completed projects
- Online applications
- Up-to-date information on the status of applications, contracts, and bills
- Electronic storage of contract documents
- Summary and detailed reports
Prism Components
Project Search
Project Search provides the public with the ability to see details on all grants submitted and funded by RCO. The information is real-time data and may be displayed in charts, lists, and maps.
PRISM Online
Grant applicants and recipients may use PRISM Online to start applications, enter billings, submit reports, and review information on active and completed projects.
First-time users must request both a SecureAccess Washington account and a PRISM account.
User Accounts
To apply for grants or edit data, create a SecureAccess Washington account and a PRISM account. Please read our privacy policy.
The first login attempt will require a double-sign in. Follow these steps:
- Using SecureAccess Account credentials, login to PRISM. You will be redirected to the SecureAccess login page. Enter your SecureAccess credentials.
- Then, you will be redirected to a one-time PRISM login page. Enter your PRISM credentials.
- After logging in, you will be directed to the PRISM home page. From then on, when trying to login to PRISM, use your SecureAccess credentials only.
Attachments
You may include documents in your grant application, such as photographs, presentations, reports, and videos. Below is a list of file types allowed and size limits.
| File Type | File Extension | Size Limit |
| Microsoft Word | .doc, .docx | 50 megabytes |
| Microsoft Excel | .xls, .xlsx | 50 megabytes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | .ppt, .pptx | 75 megabytes |
| Portable Document Format | 40 megabytes | |
| Images | .jpg | 10 megabytes |
| Rich Text File | .rtf | 25 megabytes |
| Text File | .txt | 2 megabytes |
| Audio Video Interleave | .avi | 100 megabytes |
| MP4 Video File | .mp4 | 120 megabytes |
| MPEG Video File | .mpg | 100 megabytes |
| Windows Media Video | .wmv | 100 megabytes |
| XML Paper Specification | .xps | 25 megabytes |
Technology
PRISM Online works best using the following Internet browsers: Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (Internet Explorer is NOT recommended).
Other Internet browsers have not been tested and may not present the web pages correctly. If PRISM Online is not displaying correctly, please email prismsupport@rco.wa.gov and describe the problem and the Internet browser and version being used.
Training Videos
Basic Navigation (8:50 Minutes)
This video provides a brief introduction to PRISM with details about navigating the home page.
Adding Attachments (2:04 Minutes)
This video demonstrates how to add attachments to an application and how to determine which attachments are required.
Introduction to E-Billing – Part 1 (7:37 Minutes) and Introduction to E-Billing – Part 2 (9:10 Minutes)
Learn about how to submit a bill using PRISM’s electronic billing system.
E-Billing Basics (10:50 Minutes)
This video provides a brief walkthrough of the E-Billing process.
Submitting a Progress Report (5:13 Minutes)
This video demonstrates how to start and complete a Progress Report in PRISM Online.
Introducing Property Module (5:01 Minutes)
This video demonstrates how to access the “Property” module and fix potential property issues when submitting a bill or a final report.
Mapping Properties (4:50 Minutes)
This video demonstrates how to map properties using the property mapping tool.
Submitting a Final Report (7:20 Minutes)
This video demonstrates how to start and complete a Final Report.
Area of Potential Effect (APE) Map Instructions (9:32 Minutes)
This video demonstrates the new Area of Potential Effect mapping tool in PRISM, which is used for all grants with ground-disturbing activities.
Help?
For assistance, contact us at the following:
Email prismsupport@rco.wa.gov
Call (360) 902-3086
Telephone Relay Service for the Hearing Impaired, call 711
Feedback?
Email prismsupport@rco.wa.gov with any feedback.