Washington Grants

This program provides financial support to eligible organizations in King County, Washington, to present live performing arts events featuring approved artists, promoting accessible cultural experiences for the community.

This program provides financial support to local governments, tribes, and eligible nonprofits in Washington State for projects that improve and protect water quality, including wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and pollution prevention initiatives.

The Construction Loan Program focuses on the activities that repair, replace, or create a facility. A construction loan project may comprise any combination of pre-construction and construction elements. The Public Works Board awarded funding for its most recent construction cycle at its September 8, 2023 meeting. View the full list of awardees and applicants in Box. The Board anticipates opening its next construction funding cycle in Spring 2024. The Public Works Board (Board) is authorized by state statute (RCW 43.155). Its purpose is to loan and grant money to counties, cities, and special purpose districts to repair, replace, or create infrastructure.

The Legislature created the Transportation Improvement Board to foster state investment in quality local transportation projects. The TIB distributes grant funding, which comes from the revenue generated by three cents of the statewide gas tax, to cities and counties for funding transportation projects. TIB's grant programs are catagorized by the type of customer agency each program is intended to serve. TIB typically issues a call for projects each June for the next year's funding program. The TIB application process follows these steps: Decide which TIB Funding programs your agency is eligible for. Download the appropriate funding application and complete a separate application for each project you want to be considered for funding. Funding applications are made available in June. Submit/postmark your application by the application due date - typically near the end of August. TIB engineering staff will begin reviewing and scoring all applications in September. TIB uses a priority array process for each funding program to identify projects that best meet the intent of the program. Criteria are developed by the Board in cooperation with local agencies. TIB staff present a list of recommended projects to the board at the November meeting. If your project is selected, you will be contacted by TIB engineering staff about what steps to take next.

The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) makes funds available to drinking water systems to pay for infrastructure improvements. This program is funded through federal and state money and subject to state laws and additional federal regulations. The program provides: Low-interest construction loans to publicly (municipal) and privately owned drinking water systems. These loans cover capital improvements that increase public health and compliance with drinking water regulations. Construction loan repayments can range from 20 to 30 years. In some cases, partial loan forgiveness is offered. Planning and engineering loans to cover preconstruction work and activities such as water system plans, engineering designs, and cultural reviews. Consolidation Feasibility Study grants allow larger Group A community water systems such as cities, town, counties, public utility districts, and water districts to determine feasibility and capital improvements needed to consolidate smaller or struggling water systems into their service area.

This program provides financial assistance to Washington State local governments for the cleanup of contaminated sites, helping to offset costs and promote environmental remediation efforts.

LIHEAP provides energy assistance to households in Washington through a network of community action agencies and local partners. These local organizations will help determine your eligibility and how much assistance you might receive. If you qualify, your local LIHEAP agency will send a payment directly to your energy utility on behalf of your household. LIHEAP primarily assists households by making an energy assistance grant directly to the energy provider on behalf of the eligible household. LIHEAP may also help repair or replace an unsafe, dysfunctional, and inoperative heating or cooling system in some situations. Households eligible for LIHEAP may also qualify to have their homes made more energy efficient through the Weatherization Program. The amount of money awarded to your household will depend on multiple factors. For example, each household’s size, income and annual heat cost will affect the amount of their LIHEAP grant. You’ll have to schedule a LIHEAP appointment with the provider in your community to find out how much you could receive.

This program provides funding to individuals and groups in Seattle for innovative arts and culture projects that engage underserved communities and promote public access to the arts.

Water/Sewer Assistance Program for Low-income Households in Washington State, also known as LIHWAP, aims to help low-income households meet their immediate water needs. The program provides one-time assistance per program year to eligible households with incomes at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. LIHWAP is funded by a federal block grant program and assists households in maintaining affordable and dependable utility services to avoid shutoff. The program offers grants of up to $2500, depending on income, household size, type of housing, and heat bill, to pay arrearage/past-due balances directly to the water provider on behalf of eligible households.

This funding opportunity supports cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in Washington to preserve forestland through conservation agreements, ensuring sustainable timber production and ecological benefits while enhancing wildlife habitats and public access.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chelan and Douglas counties to support programs that enhance opportunities and access to beneficial experiences for youth aged 18 and under.

City of Seattle: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute Facility Grant (Washington) - The LHPAI Facility Grant supports public projects, opportunities, or events that celebrate and preserve African American and Diaspora performing arts and cultural legacies. It provides up to 40 hours of staffed building use for public arts or cultural events at LHPAI, with no monetary investment. Projects must focus on audience expansion, LHPAI goals, and community impact, serving underserved artists and communities while building community through arts and culture.

Medina Foundation Grant Program in Washington funds organizations that support positive pathways for youth, stabilization for families and individuals, and economic opportunities. The foundation prioritizes programs that help youth achieve positive outcomes, ensure basic needs are met, stabilize individuals and families, and provide economic opportunities such as job training, entrepreneurship, and financial education.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations that deliver essential human services to residents of Kent, focusing on community well-being, healthy aging, and stable housing.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kirkland neighborhoods for community improvement projects and activities that enhance local quality of life.

This program provides federal funds to non-profits and local organizations to improve housing, economic opportunities, and living conditions for low- and moderate-income residents in Federal Way.

This funding opportunity provides up to $1,000 to Seattle schools, PTAs, and community groups to encourage safe walking and biking to school through various programs and events.

Program: Housing Repair Program Funder: City of Federal Way Award Details: The Housing Repair Program offers financial assistance to lower-income homeowners in the City of Federal Way. Eligible homeowners can receive up to $20,000 per property for urgent repairs that are necessary to ensure the health and safety of residents. For owned manufactured homes on leased land, the maximum amount available is up to 50% of the home's value, not exceeding $5,000. The program is funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Eligibility: To qualify for assistance, applicants must be owner-occupants of a single-family or mobile home within the municipal boundaries of the City of Federal Way. Their gross annual income should not exceed 80% of the King County Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for household size. Applicants must provide proof of homeownership, current homeowners insurance, and being current on property taxes and mortgage payments. Certain improvements may be ineligible or beyond the scope of the program and may be referred to additional partners. Other Information: Repairs covered under the program include roof repair or replacement, furnace repair or replacement, water heater repair or replacement, plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, exterior door repairs for safety, ADA accessibility improvements, and other emergency repairs authorized by City Staff. The program aims to preserve existing housing stock, revitalize neighborhoods, conserve property tax base, expand housing alternatives, encourage neighborhood improvements, remove health and safety hazards, and reduce utility costs. Link to Apply: [Housing Repair Program Application](https://www.cityoffederalway.com/sites/default/files/Documents/Department/CD/ComSvc/Housing%20Repair/2023%20Housing%20Repair%20Program%20Application.pdf)

This grant provides financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.

This grant provides funding for capital building projects to nonprofit organizations in specific regions, focusing on higher education, human services, arts and culture, and healthcare initiatives.