Washington Health Grants

This grant provides $10,000 to individual artists in Washington State to support their creative work, with a focus on promoting equity among diverse artists.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Vancouver, Washington, to deliver essential supportive services and rental assistance for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, particularly those in Safe Stay and Safe Park sites.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations and government agencies in Grays Harbor County, Washington, for tourism-related projects and activities that enhance local tourism and hospitality services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to businesses, non-profits, and government agencies in Grays Harbor County for tourism-related events and activities that attract visitors to the area.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, government agencies, and tourism-related facilities in Grays Harbor County, Washington, to enhance festivals and events that attract tourists.

This funding provides rental assistance to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Vancouver to help low-income households afford housing costs while promoting self-sufficiency.

This funding supports grassroots organizations in South Seattle, White Center, Kent, and SeaTac/Tukwila that empower community members affected by poverty and racial disparities to engage, advocate, and create positive change.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and groups in Tacoma for public arts projects that promote accessibility and address community needs, particularly for marginalized and underserved populations.

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.

Public Health – 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.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington that focus on various charitable causes, including arts, education, health, and human services.

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 is initiating a Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit proposals from those qualified and interested in grant funding for the Low-Income Home Rehabilitation Grant Program. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/23/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The State of Washington Department of Commerce will accept applications from entities interested in providing home repair services. The grant provides funding to low-income households located in rural areas to address health, safety, and durability issues in existing housing. It will provide home repair and improvement services to individuals who own and reside permanently in single-family residential structures. Homeowners who are senior citizens, people with disabilities, families with children five years old and younger, and veterans must receive priority. Funding Information The maximum amount allowed for this contract year will be $500,000 for each successful applicant. Grant Period November 1, 2024, – July 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Rehabilitation agencies eligible to apply according to the definition set forth in RCW 43.330.480: Approved Commerce grantee Tribal Nation Public Service Company Municipality Public Utility District Mutual or Cooperative Other entity that bears the responsibility for rehabilitating residences under this chapter and has been approved by the department. Minimum qualifications for applicants include: Licensed to do business in Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as the Apparently Successful Applicant. (except tribal entities) Two years of experience in home renovation-related programs such as housing rehabilitation and/or weatherization in the last five years. Two years of experience in providing services through low-income programs related to home repair in the last five years. For more information, visit WSDC.

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 Mukilteo Department of Recreation and Cultural Services is accepting applications for Co-Sponsorship Facility Use Grants that waive facility rental fees for use of City Facilities. Donor Name: City of Mukilteo State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/29/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of the City of Mukilteo’s Co-sponsorship Grant process is to: Promote, support, and expand existing and new Mukilteo special events, activities, and programs. Promote, publicize, and support and/or expand economic development in Mukilteo. Support activities that promote the general health or well-being of those in the community. Eligible Projects Illustrative examples of eligible projects: A special event, program, or activity that is open to the public and offers enhanced opportunities in areas such as culture and arts, recreation, youth or adult activities, and community safety. A special event, program, or activity that promotes job growth; or promotes business attraction and retention. Eligibility Criteria The grant program is open to any public or private organization with demonstrated capacity to accomplish the proposed project by December 31st, 2025 Qualifying organizations can include non-profit volunteer groups, neighborhood groups, educational organizations, public agencies and chamber of commerce. With limited exceptions, organizations/businesses must be based in Mukilteo. Organizations outside the City must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the city, the benefits and necessity of the service provided and the direct public benefit to the community of Mukilteo. For more information, visit City of Mukilteo.

The City of Walla Walla’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is designed to benefit and expand opportunities for low and moderate-income citizens through housing, the provision of public services, improvements to public facilities, neighborhood improvements, and economic development opportunities. Donor Name: City of Walla Walla State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: All projects and programs must principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons within the City of Walla Walla. Funding Information Approximately $58,000. Grant Period The 2025-2026 Program Year will run from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. Eligible CDBG Activities  Walla Walla activities that are eligible for CDBG funding include, but are not limited to: Housing rehabilitation, acquisition of real property, demolition, utilities needed for housing projects Construction, reconstruction, or installation of public facilities or public infrastructure including, but not limited to the creation of parks, playgrounds, streets and sidewalks, public buildings (except for buildings for the general conduct of government) Public services, such as mental healthcare, substance abuse, health care, childcare, transportation, youth programs, employment assistance, crime prevention, fair housing counseling, etc Eligibility Criteria Nonprofits, for-profits and government entities. Must meet a National Objective, which includes serving low- and moderate-income individuals or low- and moderate-income areas.  Must be an eligible activity. For more information, visit City of Walla Walla.

This grant provides funding to various organizations in Washington State to create outdoor education and recreation opportunities for underserved and historically excluded youth.

The City of Bellingham is seeking proposals for its Tourism Promotion Grants to increase economic activity in the City of Bellingham resulting from Tourists. Donor Name: City of Bellingham State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This is an opportunity to apply for funds to provide seed money for your new event or marketing funds for ongoing events. Ideally, putting heads in beds (hotel stays). Funding is limited to activities which draw tourists to Bellingham. Types of Grant The Start-Up Grant- They offer a Start-up Grant for those events or activities that are three years young. This allows you to utilize funds for more than just marketing. You can put some funds toward eligible operating expenses which are limited to venue rentals (i.e. conference rooms), equipment rentals (i.e. cones, traffic signs, etc.), a portion of rent (must be proportionate to the event), and/or the purchase of goods/supplies with prior approval by the City. For example, payroll, travel, alcohol and equipment expenses are NOT allowed. Final decisions by the City on allowed operational expenses will be identified in the contract, and all expenses must be incurred and paid during the contractual period with appropriate back-up documentation available. The Standard Grant- This grant is for those events or activities who are over three years running. Eligible operational expenses are limited to venue rentals (i.e. conference rooms), equipment rentals (i.e. cones, traffic signs, etc.), a portion of rent (must be proportionate to the event), and/or the purchase of goods/supplies with prior approval by the City. For example, payroll, travel, alcohol and equipment expenses are NOT allowed. Final decisions by the City on allowed operational expenses will be identified in the contract, and all expenses must be incurred and paid during the contractual period with appropriate back-up documentation available.  Funding Information Start-up grants have a maximum of $5,000 funding.  The Standard grant does not have a limit however generally funding amount ranges between $2,500 – $25,000. Marketing Requirements RCW 67.28.080 defines a tourist as people travelling: For business or pleasure staying overnight in paid accommodations, To a place 50 miles or more one way from their place of residence or business or From another country or state outside of their place of residence or their business. For more information, visit City of Bellingham.