Washington Capacity Building Grants

Whidbey Community Foundation (WCF) supports the organizational strength and effectiveness of nonprofits on Whidbey Island. Donor Name: Whidbey Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Capacity-building grants are awarded to nonprofits for one-time projects that address a part of the organization’s strategic plan to improve the management, governance, and administration of the organization, not direct programmatic improvements. By strengthening the internal capacity of an organization, WCF believes the programs and services will also be strengthened. Types of Projects that Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Support Organizations can request up to $10,000 for a Nonprofit Capacity-Building Grant. We anticipate that most grants will range between $1,000 – $5,000. Project examples include but are not limited to: Evaluation of core programs Staff or board training Assessment of technology systems or implementation of technology upgrades Planning (HR, succession, fundraising, financial sustainability) Merger planning and implementation Diversity, equity, and inclusion policy development and implementation Eligibility Criteria Any organization that operates with a charitable status or for a charitable purpose on Whidbey Island is eligible to apply for a grant. The following projects are NOT eligible for grant support: Operating costs, including salaries, other than those related to the capacity-building project. Expansion of existing programs or creation of new ones Brick-and-mortar projects or endowment campaigns Pass-through grants to other nonprofits Grants to supplant lost funding or eliminate budget deficits. For more information, visit WCF.

The Washington Emergency Management Division Human Services Program works with Federal, State, and Local partners to support disaster preparedness and recovery for Washington’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.

The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Puget Sound National Estuary Program and the Stormwater and Habitat strategic initiative leads, is offering salmon recovery planning grants to local governments and tribes. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/03/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: These funds aim to advance the Governor’s statewide salmon recovery strategy and align with the Puget Sound National Estuary Partnership’s investment priorities. Funding Information Grants are available to cities and counties, fully and partially planned under the Growth Management Act and federally recognized tribes. They encourage applications that seek to protect and restore salmon habitat with long-range planning objectives. Approximately $3.2 million in funding is available, including: $2.2 million available to communities statewide $1 million available to communities in the Puget Sound Up to $2 million in additional funding will be provided and administered by the Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). These funds will layer with the Commerce-administered grant to promote monitoring and adaptive management practices that will improve implementation, consistency, and effectiveness of permitting for critical areas protection in the Puget Sound. These funds may be requested as part of the joint application. Period of Performance July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027. Eligibility Criteria  Grants are available to towns, cities, and counties both fully and partially planning under the Growth Management Act, and federally recognized tribes in Washington State. For more information, visit WSDC.

Innovia Foundation launched the Community Heart & Soul® Program to help rural communities throughout its 20-county service area BUILD COMMUNITY through a resident-driven process and TAKE ACTION on what matters most to its residents. Donor Name: Innovia Foundation State: Idaho, Washington County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Hundreds of communities across the country have implemented the program and experienced outcomes such as: Increased participation in local community-decision making Increased volunteerism Increased investment in community-supported programs and activities Increased economic development and downtown revitalization Community endowment funds Community Heart & Soul is a unique approach to community planning and development designed to increase participation and engage residents in shaping the future of their communities in a way that upholds the unique character of each place. Community Heart & Soul is based on three powerful principles: Involve Everyone, Focus On What Matters Most, And Play The Long Game. Funding Information Innovia will award up to ten $30,000 grants to support community-based project coordinators and actions in the selected communities for up to two years. Communities must provide a $10,000 local match. Grant Period October 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026. Eligibility Requirements Awards from Innovia Foundation’s competitive grant programs are determined in partnership with local volunteers from throughout the foundation’s service area. This locally-based advisory process ensures that grant opportunities address the changing needs of communities. In order to be eligible, applicants must be a public charity with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; a federally recognized tribe; or a public entity such as a school district, municipality, or unincorporated group or association. In certain cases, grants can be awarded to non-501(c)(3) organizations for charitable purposes. In all cases, the applicant organization/program must have a clear charitable purpose. Applicants cannot have any delinquent reports for previous grants awarded through all Innovia Foundation’s grant programs. Some grant programs have specific restrictions. Be sure to read grant guidelines carefully to see if any restrictions apply. Innovia Foundation competitive grants are awarded to organizations providing services within the 20-county region served by the Foundation. (Eastern Washington Counties: Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane, Adams, Whitman, Columbia, Garfield and Asotin. North Idaho Counties: Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, Latah, Nez Perce, Lewis, Clearwater, Shoshone and Idaho.) Please note that Innovia Foundation has multiple grant programs. Applying to/receiving grant funding from one Innovia Foundation grant program does not preclude your organization from to applying to any other Innovia Foundation grant program. For more information, visit Innovia Foundation.

The Flood Control District is accepting applications for its Flood Reduction Grants. Donor Name: King County Flood Control District State: Washington County: King County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The Flood Control District is offering funds in four grant categories: Original Flood Reduction This general category will continue to be funded for projects within King County that will result in potential or existing flood reduction and meet the general criteria listed above, but do not fit in any of the more specific new categories. Example project types include stormwater retrofit, lake outflow modification, lake flooding, agricultural drainage improvements, slope stabilization, design/permitting of drainage improvement projects. Urban Streams Must reduce risks from urban flooding to property or public infrastructure. Must be located within urban growth areas in King County. Example project types include green infrastructure, sediment ponds, flow control, stream restoration, habitat restoration, water quality improvement, design/permitting of improvement projects. Coastal Erosion/Coastal Flooding Must be located within a mapped flood zone along the Puget Sound shoreline of King County. Must result in reducing potential or existing flooding. Must focus on increasing resiliency to sea level rise in coastal flood hazard areas. Must restore shorelines and/or retrofit or relocate infrastructure out of flood-prone areas to reduce risk. Cannot result in any increase in hard armored shoreline such as bulkheads, seawalls, or hardened revetments. May include acquisition as long as demolition/relocation of structures out of flood-prone areas is included or addressed under this or other funding. Example project types include acquisition and restoration, demolition of at-risk structures, relocation of houses or other structures at tops of bluffs at risk for landslide due to coastal erosion, removal of armoring/bulkheads, modification of shoreline stabilization to use soft armoring techniques, design/permitting of shoreline stabilization. Culvert Replacement/Fish Passage Must restore fish passage by replacing and/or removing culverts or other instream structures that have been identified as partial or complete barriers to fish passage. Must demonstrate reduction of potential or existing flood risks as well as improving fish passage. Must demonstrate that project reflects a coordinated effort to restore fish passage in the watershed. Must demonstrate that the project has been or will be designed to meet or exceed minimum fish passage standards per Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife requirements. Can include stream shoreline stabilization and habitat improvement near fish passage barriers that will be remedied. Example project types include replacement or removal of barriers to fish passage, revegetation to improve habitat and reduce erosion in areas affected by removal of blockages, design and permitting of barrier removal/replacement. Funding Information The total amount available for Flood Reduction Grants for 2024 is at least $12 million. Matching/leveraged funds are encouraged but not required – this is taken into consideration during the scoring process. The expenditure of funds must be completed no later than 36 months after signing the grant agreement. Eligible Applicants Eligible for all four categories: Non-profit organizations or associations Special purpose districts Tribes Cities and towns within King County King County agencies Eligible for the Original Flood Reduction Grant category only: Homeowner associations Schools. For more information, visit KCFCD.

The 2025 General Fund Grant Program funding requests are now being accepted by the City of Leavenworth. Donor Name: City of Leavenworth State: Washington City: Leavenworth Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding for this program comes from the City of Leavenworth’s General Fund. The General Fund Grant Program provides funding to non-profit organizations that benefit the residents of the Leavenworth community. What can be funded with General Fund Grant Program dollars? Youth and Senior Services – to support non-profits that benefit youth and/or seniors. Activities and/or projects must benefit youth, seniors, and/or the Leavenworth community. Example: Addition of children’s programs in local school(s). Events and Activities – for costs associated with the implementation of the program or service. Example: Food assistance program(s) that benefit the Leavenworth community. Organizational Development and Capacity Building – for costs related to activities including community focused education and program planning. Capital Improvements – for costs activities and/or projects that benefit the Leavenworth community. Funding Information A total of $62,000 is available to non-profit organizations for projects that benefit the residents of the Leavenworth community. Maximum grant request is $5,000 per applicant; not to exceed 50% of program cost. Who may apply? The General Fund Grant Program is open to non-profit organizations only. Applicants may be located within or outside the city limits of Leavenworth. However, General Fund Grant funding shall be used to host projects and/or activities within the city limits of Leavenworth. Maximum grant request is $5,000 per applicant; not to exceed 50% of program cost. An application does not guarantee funding. Funding may be awarded at an amount different than requested. If you qualify for a Lodging Tax grant, do not apply for a General Fund grant for the same project or activity. For more information, visit City of Leavenworth.

This program provides financial assistance to owners of historic buildings, non-profits, and community groups in Ellensburg, WA, to help preserve and restore historic properties and murals.

The Washington State Department of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2025-27 Youth Recreational Facilities (YRF) grant program. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/28/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program awards state grants to Tribes and nonprofit youth oriented organizations to defray eligible capital costs to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate projects that offer recreational opportunities for youth k-12. Approved projects will be reimbursed for 25% of their eligible capital costs for: The acquisition and major new construction, or Renovation of nonresidential youth recreational facilities. Funding Information The maximum grant award for the 2025-2027 biennium is $1,200,000. There is no minimum grant award amount. Eligible Projects  A proposed project must involve the construction, renovation, or acquisition and major renovation of nonresidential youth recreational facilities. These projects must also offer programmatic social and/or educational services on-site. Acquisition of bare land must be accompanied by the construction or renovation of a usable facility to be considered an eligible project. Organizations cannot apply for multiple Capital Programs competitive grants for the same project scope of work. Eligibility Criteria  All applicants must meet the following eligibility standards at the time the application is submitted: Be a Tribe or registered in the state of Washington as a nonprofit organization; Have a legally constituted board of directors; Be dedicated to youth-related activities; Agree to enter the LEED certification process or receive an exemption from Commerce; Agree to pay state prevailing wages as of the date the budget becomes effective; Have control of the project site via ownership or executed long-term lease (15 years) at the time of application — operating agreements will not be accepted as site control. All lease agreements must be recorded with the county of record; and Have made substantial progress in an active capital fundraising campaign dedicated to the project. For more information, visit WSDC.

This grant provides funding to agricultural professionals and organizations in the Western U.S. to implement educational and demonstration projects that promote the adoption of sustainable farming practices based on previous research findings.

The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Washington Innovation Fund enhances the criminal legal system in Washington state by funding innovative, sustainable, and data-driven practices. Its goals are to improve community safety, foster collaboration, and support victims and those involved in the system. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Washington has a fair and equitable criminal legal system that prioritizes community safety, victim support, cross-sector collaboration, collective accountability, and data informed stewardship of criminal legal system resources. The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG program is the leading federal source of criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. Administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the JAG Program provides states, territories, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of criminal legal system improvement and community advancement programs. Purpose Areas The JAG includes nine Purpose Areas to allow for diverse and flexible criminal legal system improvement projects: Planning, Evaluation and Technology Improvement Behavioral Health Prevention and Education Crime Victim Programming, Support and Advocacy Community Safety Enhancement and Law Enforcement Programs/Support Substance Use Treatment and Support Prosecution and Courts Corrections, Community Corrections and Re-Entry State Crisis Intervention Programs (Byrne SCIP). Funding Priorities Organizational or program capacity building New ideas, projects or promising practices Enhancing system and community collaborations Expanding or supplementing existing programs or practices. Funding Information Approximately $1,000,000 dollars of JAG funding will be dedicated to the JAG Innovation Fund each award cycle. JAG Innovation Fund awards will support project proposals with budgets up to $150,000 per project. Funding Period Nov. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be a unit of local government Be a private community-based or non-profit agency Letter of Support Requirement: If an applicant is not a unit of local government, the applicant must include one or more letter(s) of support from a unit of local government in the jurisdiction where the proposed project will be conducted. This letter of support must explain how the proposed program will benefit the local government agency and jurisdiction. A non-governmental agency applicant must satisfy this requirement in order to be considered responsive and have their proposal evaluated Be licensed to do business in the state of Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as the Apparent Successful Applicant. Have a Federal Tax ID number/employer identification number (EIN) Meet all applicable licensing and registration requirements (e.g. Washington State Business License (501C3 fillings). For more information, visit WSDC.

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.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public service entities, and government agencies serving the residents of Orcas Island, Washington, to enhance community-driven projects during the holiday season.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations that provide financial education initiatives in Washington State, helping to improve financial literacy among residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and regional organizations in Columbia, Garfield, Walla Walla, and Umatilla counties that are dedicated to serving their communities.

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the internal systems and infrastructure of nonprofit organizations serving Whidbey Island, focusing on projects that enhance management, governance, or administrative capacity.

This funding opportunity supports innovative cancer research projects in Oregon and Washington, particularly those that aim to reduce health disparities and increase diversity in clinical trials.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and agencies working to meet community needs in the Methow Valley, with grants available for various projects that promote a healthy and vibrant community.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects and events that promote tourism in San Juan County, enhancing visitor experiences and increasing overnight stays.

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations in Benton and Franklin counties, Washington, that have previously received support from the foundation and can demonstrate their impact on community needs.

This program provides funding of up to $5,000 to local organizations in Grays Harbor County for quick-impact projects that address community needs, such as educational materials, food supplies, and essential items for shelters.