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Washington grants for Small businesses

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Charge Where You Are
$100,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Washington to install Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, particularly in areas where vehicles are parked for short durations, to improve air quality and promote clean transportation.

Environment
State governments
Inclement Weather in Washington
$1,000,000
City of Spokane Community
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Spokane for emergency shelter services during extreme weather events, prioritizing programs that assist families with children.

Housing
City or township governments
Visit Port Angeles Marketing Grant
$2,500
Visit Port Angeles
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tourism and hospitality businesses in Port Angeles to enhance their marketing efforts and attract visitors from outside the area.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
4 Culture Landmarks Capital Grant
$100,000
4Culture
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to owners of designated historic properties in King County, Washington, for the rehabilitation and preservation of their buildings and landscapes.

Income Security and Social Services
City or township governments
Tenant Improvement Program
$50,000
Seattle Office of Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to small, independently owned businesses in Seattle for essential upgrades like signage and equipment, helping them improve operations and serve the community better.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Economic Development and Tourism Grant
Contact for amount
City of Duvall
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding and in-kind support to local non-profit organizations in Duvall, Washington, to promote tourism, economic development, and the arts through community events and initiatives.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
AI for Good Open Call Program
$5,000,000
Microsoft
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This program provides $5 million in Azure service credits to support innovative AI projects in Washington State that focus on sustainability, public health, and human rights, empowering nonprofits, researchers, and businesses to create positive social impact.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Get Moving and Recreation for All Grants
$15,000
Seattle Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $15,000 for individuals, organizations, and small businesses to create innovative recreational programs that promote physical activity and community engagement in Seattle.

Recreation
Small businesses
Grants to help Small Businesses throughout Washington
$80,000
Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist small businesses, particularly those with five or fewer employees, focusing on underserved communities across Washington.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
City of Snohomish Lodging Tax Grant Program 2025
$10,000
City of Snohomish
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and event planners for innovative projects that attract visitors to Snohomish, particularly those that encourage overnight stays and boost the local economy during the off-season.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Fourth Plain Forward BIPOC Small Business Mini-Grant
$1,000
Fourth Plain Forward
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This program provides $1,000 grants to BIPOC small business owners in the Fourth Plain Corridor to help them purchase essential equipment that improves their operations and supports long-term growth.

Arts
Small businesses
2025 Community Beautification Program
$7,500
City of Marysville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to neighborhoods, community groups, and local businesses in Marysville, Washington, for projects aimed at beautifying their local areas.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Centering Diverse Healers in Youth Well-Being and Mental Health
$300,000
Public Health โ€“ Seattle & King County (PHSKC)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

Public Health โ€“ Seattle & King County is offering a grant of $100,000 to $500,000 for projects that support diverse youth mental health providers, particularly those connected to LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, with the aim of increasing access to mental health resources, improving retention, and supporting diverse providers in King County, Washington.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Blended Capital Enhancement Grants
$5,000,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2024

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

The Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting applications for its Blended Capital Enhancement Grants. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Washington State Department of Commerce has a new way to help people and businesses through the Community Reinvestment Project (CRP). Itโ€™s called the Blended Capital Enhancementgrant, and it aims to support by-and-for lending agencies, businesses, and organizations reducewealth disparities within Black, Latine, and tribal communities through asset building. This program will help fund programs that: Make it easier for people to buy a home. Provide grants and loans for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Money management training Fund training and support for small businesses. Assist with buying commercial property, business assets, and vehicles. Help people reduce debt and save more using matching funds. The goal of this grant is to make it easier for Black, Latine, and tribal communities to get financialsupport from local organizations and businesses in their community. Funding Information A total of $42 million is available for this grant, with specific allocations reserved for various purposes,including: New construction loans: $5 million Home expansion loans (including Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs): $6 million Business startups and expansions: $5 million Consumer loans (like credit consolidation, car refinancing, or emergency expenses): $1 million Project Period July 1, 2024 โ€“ June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Commerce is looking for applications from lending agencies, businesses, and organizations who are interested in providing financial support, grants, and loans to Black, Latine, and tribal communities across Washington state. Eligible applicants must be led by-and-for Black, Latine, and tribal communities, or partnered with an organization that is by-and-for. Minimum Qualifications Federally recognized tribal government, tribal-led 501(c3), or tribal-led community basedorganizations; OR Licensed to do business in the State of Washington, or submit a statement of commitment that itwill become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as theApparent Successful Contractor (exception: Tribes); AND Organizations who collaborate with and/or led by Black, Latine, and tribal communities in WA,and can provide tangible evidence of their relationship to those communities. For more information, visit Washington State Department of Commerce.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Community Healer Grant Program
$500,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 13, 2024

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) is seeking Proposals from those qualified and interested in grant funding to support community healer services as part of the Community Reinvestment Project (CRP). Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: Clark County (WA), King County (WA), Pierce County (WA), Snohomish County (WA), Spokane County (WA), Yakima County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The purpose is to provide holistic, trauma-informed, person and/or community-centered, culturally responsive services serving people of all ages, identities and abilities. This violence intervention and prevention program allows for flexibility and low-barrier innovation to better serve impacted communities and individuals in need of restoration, accountability, and healing. The objective of the Community Healer RFP is to address violence that targeted Black, Latine,and tribal communities because of the historic design and enforcement of state and federalcriminal laws and penalties for drug possession (the war on drugs). This program is designed tosupport personal healing, intergenerational healing, burnout prevention, and repair harm causedby systemic racism, anti-Blackness, and colonialism. Priority community representation (if accurate, you may choose more than one): Black Communities (inclusive of all cultures within) Latine Communities (inclusive of all cultures within) Tribal Communities (inclusive of all cultures within, including urban Indians) Priority counties and geography Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, and Yakima. Funding Information Tier 1 Small-sized: with annual budgets under $150,000โ€”can apply up to $50,000 Tier 2 Small-Mid-Sized: with annual budgets between $150,001 and $500,000โ€”can apply up to $150,000 Tier 3 Mid-Sized: with annual budgets $500,001 to $1 millionโ€”can apply up to $250,000 Tier 4 Large-Sized: with annual budgets over $1 millionโ€”can apply up to $500,000 Project Period Begin on or about August 15, 2024 and to end on June 30, 2025.ย  Eligibility Criteria Minimum qualifications for this RFP: Federally recognized tribal government, tribal-led 501(c)3, or tribal-led communitybased organization; OR Licensed to do business in the State of Washington, or a statement of commitment to become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) days of being selected as the apparently successful contractor (exception: tribes); AND Small businesses, non-profits, faith-based organizations, and grassroots community โ€“ led organizations who are led by-and-for Black, Latine, and tribal communities as defined by the Community Reinvestment Project; AND Registered with the Community Reinvestment Project as a by-and-for organization. Partner organizations may collaborate with registered by-and-for organizations if they can provide evidence of partnership. For more information, visit Washington State Department of Commerce.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
2024-25 Air Quality Clean Diesel Grant Program (diesel marine engines and training pilot programs)
$500,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various public and nonprofit entities for replacing outdated diesel marine engines with cleaner technologies and for training programs that prepare individuals for careers in zero-emission transportation.

Environment
City or township governments
2024 Clallam County Tourism Enhancement Grant
$15,000
Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau receives funding from room tax revenues generated in unincorporated Clallam County, aimed at promoting and enhancing lodging nights in the region. The grant is designed to support tourism-related projects and events in Clallam County that attract overnight visitors. Grants are awarded with a focus on tourism promotion and marketing, as well as supporting appropriate special events. The available grant funds total $125,000 for 2024, typically not exceeding $7,500 per project/event, with a cap of $15,000 per annum per applicant organization. Grant renewed every year.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Experience Chehalis accepting Applications for Downtown Facade Grants Program
$2,500
Experience Chehalis
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to downtown Chehalis business and property owners for exterior improvements that enhance the historical character and visual appeal of their buildings.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Individual and Small Business Assistance
$2,000,000
Washington Military Department
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2023

The Washington Emergency Management Division Human Services Program works with Federal, State, and Local partners to support disaster preparedness and recovery for Washingtonโ€™s individuals, households, and businesses. Programs include: The Individual Assistance Program (IA): IA is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program to support individual and business recovery and is authorized through a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. The IA program has multiple components including cash assistance and crisis counseling, a detailed declaration process and benefits that vary depending on several factors. For more information, please click here. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program: SBA disaster loans are available even without a Presidential Disaster Declaration and are a great tool to provide low-interest loans to individuals, families, businesses and organizations that suffer physical or economic loss due to a disaster or other disruption. For more information, please click here. Limited English Proficiency Program: The LEP program supports language accessibility for individuals, families and businesses by working with state and local governments and community organizations to promote preparedness activities in communities around the state. For more information, please click here. Disaster Resilience, Recovery and Restoration: Disaster Recovery includes both pre-disaster recovery planning and post-disaster recovery to re-envision and restore a community. Technical assistance and information is available for local governments, special districts, and organizations. Please click here for more information.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Small businesses
Export Voucher Program
$10,000
Washington Department of Commerce
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

Export Vouchers, funded by the U.S. Small Business Administrationโ€™s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), reimburses eligible export expenses up to $10,000, depending on the expense. The following lists the eligible activities and reimbursement levels. If your business qualifies, you may receive up to the maximum allowed for that activity, or a lesser amount. Awards are granted based on committee review of your export voucher application.Qualifying Export Expenses Design of international marketing, digital advertising Website design, maintenance and international payment handling Online market listing fees E-commerce platform fees Expenses to set up a website to accept international payments Services of the U.S. Commercial Service International shipment of product samples Compliance requirements to enter an export market Export research tool subscription Cost associated with international IP protection (limited to the followingโ€“USPTO PCT transmittal fee, filing fee, search fee; Hague Intl Design App transmittal fee, Trademark Madrid Protocol fee) International business travel (airfare only) International trade show or trade mission fees (virtual or in-person) Foreign market sales trips Translation of marketing media, including audio/video EXIM Credit Insurance fees

International Development
Small businesses