Washington Income Security and Social Services Grants

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 community organizations in Seattle that aim to improve digital access and technology skills for underserved populations, helping to close the digital divide.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations that deliver essential HIV-related care services to low-income individuals living with HIV in King, Snohomish, and Island counties, with a focus on improving health outcomes and addressing disparities in minority populations.

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 grant provides funding to organizations that will educate students and families in the Poverty Bay Shellfish Protection District about reducing fecal pollution through community outreach and culturally relevant materials.

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations and school districts in Grays Harbor County for initiatives that benefit youth, focusing on creating or enhancing programs for children aged 18 and under.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Vancouver, Washington, to develop new or enhanced services that help reduce poverty, prevent homelessness, and improve housing stability for low-income individuals and families.

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 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 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 for nonprofit organizations and public agencies to develop, acquire, or rehabilitate affordable housing for low-income households and individuals experiencing homelessness in Vancouver, Washington.

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

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington State across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and human services.

This funding initiative provides financial support to various organizations and groups that enhance community well-being in Mukilteo through public events and activities focused on arts, education, youth development, and economic growth.

This grant provides funding for military-connected individuals in Washington State to engage in personal and professional art practices that promote healing and well-being.

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 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 Building Communities Fund Program awards state grants to nonprofit, community-based organizations to defray up to 25 percent or more of eligible capital costs to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate nonresidential community and social service centers. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce (WSMA) State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/22/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program awards state grants to Tribes and nonprofit community-based organizations to defray eligible capital costs to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate nonresidential community service centers. Approved projects will be reimbursed for 25% of their eligible capital costs. Under exceptional circumstances the department may reduce the amount of nonstate match required. Eligible Projects A proposed project must: Be a nonresidential facility; Consist of acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of a facility used to deliver services (social service and multipurpose community centers) including those serving BIPOC and rural communities; and Be located in a “distressed community” or serve a substantial number of low-income or disadvantaged persons. 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; 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. Have made progress in an active capital fundraising campaign dedicated to the project; and Not be complete. Projects that are complete or do not need state funds to be complete are ineligible. For more information, visit WSMA.