Washington Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to LGBTQ+ organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington that prioritize serving BIPOC and TGNC communities, focusing on health, education, and community building initiatives.

The City of Spokane Valley in Washington is offering a grant of over $1 million, funded by local lodging taxes, for projects that promote tourism through marketing, special events, and operations of tourism-related facilities, with the aim to boost economic activity in the city in 2025.

This funding initiative provides financial support to various organizations and groups that enhance community well-being in Mukilteo through public events and activities focused on arts, education, youth development, and economic growth.

This grant provides funding for local non-profits and government entities on Whidbey Island to implement projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability in the community.

This grant provides funding for full-time graduate students in the Western U.S. to collaborate with their academic advisors and local producers on projects that promote sustainable agriculture through research and education.

The City of Spokane's Accounting and Grants Department is offering a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support childcare organizations. This grant program aims to expand services for nontraditional childcare hours within the City of Spokane. The primary mission of this initiative is to address the unmet need for expanded childcare services, particularly for those working outside of traditional hours, and to support the community by fostering accessible childcare options. The target beneficiaries of this grant are childcare organizations, both public/private non-profits and private for-profits, that are located and registered within the City of Spokane. The impact goal is to provide "last-in capital dollars" to facilitate construction projects or the expansion of existing facilities. This expansion must specifically lead to increased services for nontraditional childcare hours, benefiting families and children who require care during evenings, weekends, or other non-standard times. The program prioritizes organizations that demonstrate a clear need for capital projects to expand services, can show an unmet need among their target clientele, and have a proven history of serving historically marginalized communities. Fiscal responsibility, evidenced through robust policies and procedures, is also a key focus. The grant seeks to ensure that funding is directed towards organizations that are not only capable of expanding services but also operate with sound financial management. The expected outcome is the successful completion of construction or expansion projects that directly result in increased availability of nontraditional childcare hours within Spokane. Measurable results will be tied to the number of new or expanded childcare slots created and the subsequent increase in access to childcare for families requiring nontraditional hours. The City of Spokane's strategic priority through this grant is to enhance community well-being by improving access to essential childcare services, thereby supporting working families and contributing to the economic stability and growth of the city. The underlying theory of change is that by providing targeted capital funding, the city can stimulate the expansion of crucial childcare infrastructure, directly addressing a critical community need and fostering greater equity in access to care. Funds must be contracted before December 31, 2024, with program completion by September 30, 2026. The grant offers up to $500,000 per project, serving as "last dollars" to help finalize construction efforts. Applicants are also required to follow the City of Spokane Procurement guidelines.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit performing arts organizations in Washington, focusing on innovative theatre and dance projects that foster community and train emerging artists.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Vancouver for events and programs that promote cultural enrichment, tourism, and community engagement, aiming to attract visitors and enhance the local tourism economy.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Washington that create arts programs for military personnel, veterans, and their families.

This grant provides funding for military-connected individuals in Washington State to engage in personal and professional art practices that promote healing and well-being.

The City of Renton is offering a grant for projects promoting tourism and cultural activities in Renton, Washington, with funds to be used for marketing and promotional purposes, specifically targeting audiences 50 miles away or more, and is open to nonprofits and municipalities with a focus on overnight stays, economic benefit, and diversity.

The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation is offering grants up to $3,000 to individuals, groups, and organizations for projects that enhance parks, trails, and recreational opportunities on Bainbridge Island, with applications due by October 1, 2024.

San Juan County in Washington is offering a Lodging Tax Grant Program in 2024, inviting proposals for projects aimed at enhancing tourism through facility development, event organization, and operations that align with the county's LTAC Tourism Master Plan.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver high-quality early childhood education and family services to low-income children and families across multiple states in the U.S.

The City of Mukilteo’s Co-Sponsorship Grant process is designed to promote, support, and expand existing and new special events, activities, and programs within the city, as well as to publicize and support economic development initiatives. A key alignment with the city's mission is the support of activities that foster the general health and well-being of the community. This grant primarily functions by waiving facility rental fees for the use of City Facilities, thereby reducing a significant barrier for organizations looking to host beneficial events and programs. The target beneficiaries of this grant program include a broad range of public and private organizations. Specifically, qualifying organizations encompass non-profit volunteer groups, neighborhood groups, educational organizations, public agencies, and chambers of commerce. The ultimate impact goal is to enhance the quality of life for Mukilteo residents through increased access to cultural arts, recreation, youth and adult activities, and improved community safety. Furthermore, the program aims to stimulate economic growth through events and activities that promote job creation and business attraction and retention. The grant program prioritizes projects that are open to the public and offer enhanced opportunities in areas such as culture and arts, recreation, youth or adult activities, and community safety. Another key focus is on projects that promote job growth or promote business attraction and retention within Mukilteo. While the grant is generally open to Mukilteo-based organizations, there are limited exceptions for organizations outside the city that can clearly demonstrate the necessity and direct public benefit of their service to the Mukilteo community. The expected outcomes from this program are multifaceted. By waiving facility rental fees, the City of Mukilteo anticipates an increase in the number and diversity of special events, programs, and activities offered to its residents. Measurable results could include the number of events supported, the estimated attendance at these events, and the reported community engagement. From an economic development perspective, success could be measured by the number of jobs created or retained, and the growth of businesses attributed to grant-supported initiatives. The grant's duration is not specified, but projects must be accomplished by December 31st, 2025, suggesting a focus on near-term impact.

The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Washington Innovation Fund is a program designed to enhance Washington state's criminal legal system by supporting innovative, sustainable, and data-driven practices. Its overarching goals are to improve community safety, foster collaboration among various sectors, and provide support to victims and individuals involved in the criminal legal system. This aligns with a foundational mission of creating a fair and equitable criminal legal system in Washington that prioritizes these critical areas. The program draws on the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG program, a significant federal source of criminal justice funding, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), which provides essential resources to state and local jurisdictions for system improvement and community advancement. The target beneficiaries of the JAG Innovation Fund include local governments and private community-based or non-profit agencies that are working to improve the criminal legal system. The program aims to impact community safety directly, enhance support for victims, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration and collective accountability within the system. Ultimately, the expected outcomes include the implementation of more effective and data-informed stewardship of criminal legal system resources, leading to a more just and safer Washington. The JAG Innovation Fund focuses on several key priorities for funding, including organizational or program capacity building, supporting new ideas, projects, or promising practices, enhancing system and community collaborations, and expanding or supplementing existing programs or practices. The program identifies nine specific Purpose Areas to allow for diverse and flexible criminal legal system improvement projects. These areas range from Planning, Evaluation and Technology Improvement to Crime Victim Programming, Support and Advocacy, Community Safety Enhancement, and Corrections, Community Corrections and Re-Entry, among others. Approximately $1,000,000 of JAG funding is dedicated to the Innovation Fund each award cycle, with individual project awards supporting proposals up to $150,000. The funding period for projects is from November 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. To ensure accountability and community relevance, non-governmental applicants must provide one or more letters of support from a local government unit in the project's jurisdiction, explaining the proposed program's benefits to the local government agency and jurisdiction. This requirement underscores the program's strategic priority of fostering robust community and governmental partnerships as a theory of change for sustainable criminal legal system improvements.

The Washington State Department of Commerce is offering a Request for Applications (RFA) for its Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Grant Program. This program aims to provide grant funding to qualified entities for home repair services. The core mission of this grant is to address critical health, safety, and durability issues within existing housing for low-income households, particularly those located in rural areas of Washington State. This initiative directly aligns with broader strategic priorities focused on improving housing stability and quality of life for vulnerable populations within the state. The target beneficiaries for this program are low-income households residing permanently in single-family residential structures. A strong emphasis is placed on providing priority services to specific groups, including senior citizens, people with disabilities, families with children five years old and younger, and veterans. The primary impact goal is to enhance the living conditions and safety of these residents by addressing essential home repair and improvement needs, thereby promoting a healthier and more secure home environment. The program prioritizes entities capable of delivering comprehensive home repair services. Eligible applicants include rehabilitation agencies, approved Commerce grantees, Tribal Nations, Public Service Companies, Municipalities, Public Utility Districts, Mutual or Cooperatives, and other approved entities responsible for rehabilitating residences. Key focuses for applicants include being licensed to do business in Washington (or committing to become licensed), and possessing at least two years of experience in home renovation-related programs (such as housing rehabilitation and/or weatherization) as well as two years of experience in providing services through low-income home repair programs within the last five years. Expected outcomes include the successful rehabilitation and improvement of numerous low-income homes, leading to enhanced health, safety, and durability for residents. Measurable results will likely center on the number of households served, the types of repairs completed, and the improvements in living conditions for priority populations. The grant duration for successful applicants is approximately nine months, from November 1, 2024, to July 30, 2025, with a maximum grant amount of $500,000 per applicant, demonstrating a commitment to tangible and timely improvements.

This grant provides funding to cities, counties, and public utility districts in Washington to improve water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure for affordable housing projects that include at least 25% affordable units.

This funding opportunity supports local agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations in Washington to develop and manage outdoor recreation activities while promoting responsible use and law enforcement for nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities.

The Washington State Department of Commerce's Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative is seeking funding proposals to establish Community Safety Councils aimed at reducing gun violence and enhancing community safety. This grant aligns with a mission to support comprehensive, evidence-based violence intervention and prevention strategies. These strategies are designed to prevent and reduce violent crime in communities, disrupt cycles of violence, address trauma, provide opportunities, and mitigate the underlying physical, social, and economic conditions that contribute to violence. The target beneficiaries for this initiative are under-invested counties and communities within Washington State. Specifically, priority will be given to Snohomish, Grant, Pierce, Yakima, Spokane, and Clark Counties, as well as the Tri-Cities area (Benton and Franklin Counties). Additionally, one award will be designated for any federally recognized Tribe located in Washington. The impact goal is to empower these communities to build regional capacity for violence reduction through local efforts steered by Community Safety Councils. The program's priorities and focuses include assembling Community Safety Councils to lead local violence reduction efforts. This involves conducting a landscape analysis to understand local conditions and designing a tailored violence reduction plan. The initiative emphasizes multidisciplinary strategies that engage individuals and groups to prevent and disrupt violence, while connecting them with community assets that deliver vital services. Expected outcomes include the establishment of robust regional capacities for gun violence reduction in the selected communities. Measurable results will stem from the efforts of the Community Safety Councils, which are tasked with developing and implementing specific violence reduction plans. The grants, available up to $100,000 each, will directly support these local efforts to reduce violent crime, address trauma, and foster safer environments. The foundation's strategic priorities are to prevent and reduce violent crime through community-based interventions. The theory of change posits that by investing in local entities to assemble Community Safety Councils, these communities will be better equipped to analyze their specific needs, design targeted interventions, and implement evidence-based strategies. This approach aims to disrupt cycles of violence, provide essential services, and ultimately improve the safety and well-being of residents.