Washington Food and Nutrition Grants

This program seeks passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds to become community facilitators, leading workshops on early childhood development and equity for families with children from prenatal to age 5 in Washington.

This funding opportunity supports arts festivals and events in Seattle parks, specifically targeting underserved communities to promote diversity and strengthen local connections.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Thurston, Lewis, or Mason counties that support youth mental health, particularly for underserved populations, through training and collaborative projects.

This grant provides unrestricted funding to nonprofits in Washington state that are focused on advancing equity in healthcare, climate and agricultural justice, and education, particularly for marginalized communities.

This program supports businesses and organizations in Washington State that are working on innovative projects to reduce waste and promote a circular economy through recycling, reuse, and sustainable practices.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small organizations in King County that focus on professional development for those working with children from prenatal to age five, emphasizing early childhood development, mental health, and racial equity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in King County focused on reducing infant mortality and addressing racial disparities in health outcomes, particularly for African American, Native American, and Pacific Islander populations.

This grant provides funding for community projects in King County's unincorporated areas that promote resident engagement, enhance local services, and advance equity and social justice.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community development and affordable housing projects in Everett, focusing on initiatives that address behavioral health, housing for unsheltered individuals, public services, economic development, and community facilities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential human services, such as food, housing, and healthcare, to residents of Bainbridge Island over a two-year period.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Washington state to implement projects that improve access to culturally appropriate dental care, promote healthy food access, and encourage water consumption while reducing sugary beverage intake, particularly for underserved communities.

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

This grant provides funding for local non-profits, government entities, and individuals with a fiscal sponsor to implement projects on Whidbey Island that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability.

The Washington State Department of Commerce hereafter called “COMMERCE,” is initiating this Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit proposals from those qualified and interested in grant funding for retrofitting existing facilities and related projects that achieve energy and operational cost savings. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/25/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Grant cap increased to $1 million, with minimum project size $100,000. Eligible Activities Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: HVAC replacement/upgrade Other mechanical systems Lighting Insulation Windows Heat pump purchase and installation Geothermal heating systems Campus or district energy efficiency measures. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be public entities in the state of Washington: Local agencies, including any city, town, county, special district, municipal corporation, agency, port district or authority Public higher education institutions K-12 public school districts State agencies Federally-recognized tribe within Washington For more information, visit Washington State Department of Commerce.

The Washington State Arts Commission is offering a non-competitive Tribal Cultural Grant Program, providing funding up to $18,000 per application for Federally-recognized Tribes in Washington State to support and enhance their arts and culture, covering expenses such as artist fees, museum support, rent, travel, materials, administrative costs, and cultural classes.

The City of Gig Harbor is seeking applications for its 2025 Lodging Tax Grants for Tourism-related Operations or Marketing. Donor Name: City of Gig Harbor State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: What is the Lodging Tax Fund? Funding for this program comes from the City of Gig Harbor lodging tax fund which receives a percentage of hotel/motel taxes from lodging establishments inside the city limits. The city collects a tax on charges for overnight lodging. These funds are distributed by the Department of Revenue back to the City of Gig Harbor for the funding of tourism-related capital facilities, non-event operations, and event marketing and operations. Uses of Lodging Tax Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 67.28 ‘Public Stadium, Convention, Arts and Tourism Facilities’ provides detailed information about the use, award and reporting of tourism funds. Tourism: Economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging, meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs Tourism promotion: Activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Tourism-related facility: Real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist activities. Who may Apply? Lodging Tax funding is open to non-profit organizations and municipalities with the demonstrated ability to achieve tourism related goals as outlined below: Increase hotel/lodging occupancy in the City of Gig Harbor by creating overnight stays. Increase the number of visitors to the city from more than 50 miles away. All applications must include estimates of how funding the activity will result in increases to people staying overnight, travelling 50 miles away or more, or coming from another state or country. To ensure this data is collected, the city is required to have applicants provide additional information in the lodging tax application.  The City of Gig Harbor Lodging Tax Advisory Committee considerations In developing its recommendations, the committee may consider: The estimated amount of lodging tax funds available for the coming year as provided by the city’s finance department. Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal. Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues. Percent of increase over prior year City of Gig Harbor lodging tax funded proposals, if any. Projected economic impact within the City of Gig Harbor, in particular projected overnight stays in Gig Harbor lodging establishments. The applicant’s financial stability. The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success. Committee member general knowledge of the community and tourism-related activities. For more information, visit City of Gig Harbor.

The City of Gig Harbor is accepting applications for its 2025 Lodging Tax Grants. Donor Name: City of Gig Harbor State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: What is the Lodging Tax Fund? Funding for this program comes from the City of Gig Harbor lodging tax fund which receives a percentage of hotel/motel taxes from lodging establishments inside the city limits. The city collects a tax on charges for overnight lodging. These funds are distributed by the Department of Revenue back to the City of Gig Harbor for the funding of tourism related capital facilities, non- event operations, and event marketing and operations. Uses of Lodging Tax Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Chapter 67.28 ‘Public Stadium, Convention, Arts and Tourism Facilities’ provides detailed information about the use, award and reporting of tourism funds. Tourism: Economic activity resulting from tourists, which may include sales of overnight lodging, meals, tours, gifts, or souvenirs Tourism promotion: Activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Tourism-related facility: Real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years, or constructed with volunteer labor, and used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist activities. Who may Apply? Lodging tax funding is open to non-profit organizations and municipalities with the demonstrated ability to achieve tourism related goals as outlined below: Increase hotel/lodging occupancy in the City of Gig Harbor by creating overnight stays. Increase the number of visitors to the city from more than 50 miles away. All applications must include estimates of how funding the activity will result in increases to people staying overnight, travelling 50 miles away or more, or coming from another state or country. To ensure this data is collected, the city is required to have applicants provide additional information in the lodging tax application. The City of Gig Harbor Lodging Tax Advisory Committee considerations In developing its recommendations, the committee may consider: The estimated amount of lodging tax funds available for the coming year as provided by the city’s finance department. Thoroughness and completeness of the proposal. Percent of the proposal request to the event/facility promotions budget and overall revenues. Percent of increase over prior year City of Gig Harbor lodging tax funded proposals, if any. Projected economic impact within the City of Gig Harbor, in particular projected overnight stays in Gig Harbor lodging establishments. The applicant’s financial stability. The applicant’s history of tourism promotion success. Committee member general knowledge of the community and tourism-related activities. For more information, visit City of Gig Harbor.

The City of Bellingham is seeking proposals from parties interested in and capable of producing a special event or a unique public experience, “signature event.” Donor Name: City of Bellingham State: Washington County: Whatcom County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: Goals The Tourism Commission has the following goals for the program yet recognizes each proposal may not satisfy every goal.  Creates a meaningful artistic and cultural impact on local community and the visitors that attend.Celebrates the indoor food, restaurant, arts and culture scene that Bellingham has to offer. Prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusivity and supports BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and other historically marginalized communities. Integrates new and up & coming talent into the line-up. Provides a unique distinctive Pacific Northwest experience. For example, the event should not re-create what’s happening in Seattle.  Attracts a significant number of tourists, with an emphasis on the Canadian visitor and yields a strong likelihood of overnight stays Generates numerous secondary economic benefits. Promotes walkability, the food and restaurant scene, and highlights or incorporates, where appropriate, businesses, history, area attractions, other events and environmental stewardship.  Creates a long-lasting positive impression of the event and of Bellingham/Whatcom County.  Becomes self-sustaining after a few years – specifically, significant City funding is not required for longer than three years. Funding Information The anticipated commitment is up to three years for purposes of providing seed money necessary to launch a new event. Up to $100,000 is available for the first year and approximately $70,000 is available for the two following years for one or more signature events.  Eligible Expenses Marketing and operational expenses are eligible. Marketing expenses includes activities designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism and funding marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. Operation includes, but is not limited to, typical expenses associated with managing and operating an event such as supplies, equipment rentals, venue costs etc. For more information, visit City of Bellingham.