Washington Infrastructure 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 Whidbey Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Health Grant Program to improve the quality of life 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: A wide range of factors influence how long and how well we live, including: opportunities for education, income and wealth, safe housing, and the right to shape policies and practices that impact our lives and futures.  Applicants may submit a proposal for a Community Health Grant in one of the four following areas: Health Behavior, including alcohol and drug use, diet and exercise, and tobacco use. Clinical Care, including health care access and quality. Social and Economic Factors, including education, employment, income, family and social support and community safety. Physical Environment, including air and water quality, housing, and transit. Funding Information Organizations can request up to $10,000 for a Community Health Grant.  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. You do not need to have a headquarters or physical presence on Whidbey, so long as services are provided here. Whidbey Community Foundation does not award grants for the following ineligible organizations or purposes: Annual campaign appeals Endowments Individuals Political or lobbying activities Private operating foundations For-profit organizations Scholarships Religious organizations for sacramental or theological purposes For more information, visit Whidbey Community Foundation.

The Ellensburg Community Grant Program offers a water quality focused grant to encourage community-based projects that improve or protect the quality of surface waters. Donor Name: City of Ellensburg State: Washington City: Ellensburg Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funded by the Stormwater Utility, the water quality grant provides funding for community groups to provide outreach, education, assessments, planning, implementation, prevention and control focused on city’s surface water. Water quality is commonly defined by its physical, chemical, biological, and aesthetic (appearance and smell) characteristics. A healthy environment is one in which the water quality supports a rich and varied community of organisms and protects public health. Grant funds are invested in projects that include one or more of the following priorities: Required: Demonstrate improvements in quality of surface waters. Educate a large and/or varied segments of Ellensburg’s population on what water quality is, and what actions they can take to improve or protect it. Educate best practices to reduce/eliminate adverse impacts to water quality. Funding Information A total of $10,000 is available for this grant cycle. Eligibility Criteria Eligible volunteer groups such as youth, seniors, non-profit organizations, educational organizations may apply for funding. Business and governmental partners are encouraged but may not be the applicant. Projects must benefit stormwater quality within the City limits, (i.e., public outreach and education, yard care, litter pick up, etc.). Projects must be within the city limits; if the project is on publicly owned property, an agreement will need to be signed between both parties addressing use of minors as volunteers, hold harmless, etc. Grant funds may not be used for projects that involve or promote the use of alcohol. For more information, visit City of Ellensburg.

The Legal Foundation of Washington’s (LFW) Native American & Tribal Communities Grant is designed to build and strengthen the capacity of civil legal aid services for Native and Tribal communities in Washington State. Donor Name: Legal Foundation of Washington State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: LFW has partnered with Native and woman-led consulting firm, Kauffman and Associates, to create a culturally responsive and community-driven grant opportunity that includes an application review panel of community experts and on-going technical assistance. The foundation aim to: Expand civil legal aid programming for Native communities; Invest in Indigenous models and approaches to civil justice; Build long-lasting legal aid infrastructure, partnerships, and support for Native and Tribal communities; and Elevate promising legal aid strategies through collaborative learning. Funding Information LFW expects to award 5-10 grants ranging between $100,000 to $750,000 each. Project Period The grant term is three years: January 1, 2025-December 31, 2027. Eligible Grant Activities Proposals must be focused on civil legal aid work for low-income Native American clients in Washington State. Examples of eligible grant activities include: Peacemaking civil courts using traditional methods of restorative practice Partnerships between Tribal Courts and neighboring pro bono volunteer attorney programs Culturally responsive legal clinics embedded in trusted community-based organizations Eligibility Criteria LFW funds civil legal aid programs serving low-income families in Washington State. Types of eligible applicants include, but are not limited to: Tribal Nations, Tribal agencies, and Tribally chartered nonprofits Native-led nonprofits; Nonprofits serving Native American clients; and Collaborative proposals between multiple of the above listed types of organizations. For more information, visit LFW.

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). It’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 – 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.

Applicants are invited to apply for the Tourism and Cultural Investment Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Spokane State: Washington City: Spokane Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Spokane Tourism and Cultural Investment grants are aimed at enhancing Spokane’s tourism and cultural environment. Projects that receive funds should promote cultural diversity, support various forms of cultural investment, and create new opportunities for tourism and cultural enrichment. Cultural activities can include sports, arts, street/park festivals, film, culinary, and music. Funding Information These grants will be available in allocations of $5,000 to $10,000. Eligibility Criteria Organizations, including non-profit agencies, for-profit agencies, and public agencies are eligible to apply and use the funds for projects, programs, events, and facilities that promote tourism and cultural investment. For more information, visit City of Spokane.

The Washington State Department of Commerce is committed to building communities by supporting the construction of affordable housing near transit in the state. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Commerce is making $12.5 million in state funds available to eligible applicants via a newly posted Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) by the Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU). The allocation strategy was rolled out through an Addendum to 2023 NOFA on December 14, 2023 in the following manner: Cohort 1: Streamlined application to eligible ” lookback” projects (21-23) Cohort 2: Supplemental application for eligible 2023 Applicants Decisions were made, and awards announced, for Cohorts 1 and 2 as of March 21″, 2024. As described in the Addendum, any funds not awarded to Cohorts 1 or 2 would be offered via a separate NOFA that would incorporate any changes made by the Legislature during the 2024 Session. These changes expanded the number of applicants eligible for Cohort 1 and 2, including a reduction in the minimum number of units and the expanded definition of TOD. Due to these changes made by the Legislature, this NOFA is released for Cohort 1 and 2 Applicants only. Only applicants that applied to one or more of the following funding rounds are eligible to submit to respond to this NOFA: HFU-2021-02 (Traditional HTF & Cottages) HFU-2021.05 (HOME and National Housing Trust Fund) HFU-2021-06 (Traditional HTF for BOND/4% Tax Credit Projects) MHU-2022-02 (Housing Trust Fund — Multifamily Rental Projects) MHU-2022-04 (HOME & National Housing Trust Fund) MHU-2023-01 (HOME & National Housing Trust Fund) MHU-2023-02 (Traditional HTF) MHU-2023-03 (HOME & National Housing Trust Fund). Funding Information The maximum TOD award per project is $5 million. For more information, visit WSDC.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington that focus on education, arts, health, human services, and public benefit initiatives.

The Countywide Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking Prevention RFP seeks to allocate VSHSL funds to Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Human Trafficking programs to implement in-depth, multi-level, coordinated prevention and community engagement strategies tailored to geographically and culturally diverse communities across King County. Donor Name: King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) State: Washington County: King County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/11/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: This strategy will fund community-based entities to develop and implement programming and initiatives designed to prevent all forms of gender-based violence and human trafficking including, but not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, and commercial sexual exploitation. This strategy builds upon the learnings from the pilot program funded through the previous iteration of the VSHSL (2018-2023) to serve communities impacted by Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Human Trafficking. Funding from this strategy will strengthen prevention programs that are designed to build community bridges through responsive care networks. This strategy seeks a unified effort to develop and implement prevention and community engagement strategies tailored to geographically and culturally diverse communities across King County. Funded services may include, but are not limited to, prevention awareness and education and survivor-centered advocacy for social change. Funding Information This RFP covers funding available for the initial award period through December 2027. Up to $5,457,508 in VSHSL funds will be awarded across the number of applicants funded. Grant Period October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027. Eligibility Criteria  This request is open to for-profit and nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, tribes and tribal organizations, and public or governmental agencies serving communities in King County. Small nonprofit, community-based Black, Indigenous, and other Communities of Color-led organizations are encouraged to submit proposals. For more information, visit DCHS.

The United Way of Whitman County’s Community Grant program supports non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations whose services are designed to improve the health, education, and economic stability of Whitman County residents. Donor Name: United Way of Whitman County State: Washington County: Whitman County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Awards range between $1,000 and $7,500 with a typical award of $5,000. Eligibility Criteria Non-profit 501(c)(3) are eligible to apply. For more information, visit UWWC.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides funding to preserve and develop outdoor recreation resources, including parks, trails, and wildlife lands. Donor Name: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Congress created the fund in 1965 with the passage of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, which authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to states for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas. All communities may compete for funding in this program. Typical Projects Renovating community parks Building skate parks, tennis courts, swimming pools, and trails Protecting wildlife habitat Building athletic fields. Funding Information Grant Limits: $200,000 to $2,000,000. Eligible Projects Land acquisition Development or renovation. Who May Apply? Local agencies Special purpose districts, such as park and recreation districts Native American tribes State agencies. For more information, visit WSRCO.

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program provides funding for a broad range of land protection and outdoor recreation, including local and state parks, trails, water access, and the conservation and restoration of state land. Donor Name: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program was envisioned as a way for the state to accomplish two goals: acquire valuable recreation and habitat lands before they were lost to other uses and develop recreation areas for a growing population. Funding Information Local Parks Acquisition Projects: $1 million Development Projects:$500,000 Combination Projects (Acquisition with either development or renovation: $1 million, of which not more than $500,000 may be for development costs State Lands Development and Renovation: Minimum $25,000, maximum $325,000 State Parks: None Trails: None Water Access: None. Typical Projects Buying land for a park Building ball fields, courts, regional athletic complexes Renovating community parks Developing regional trails Building waterfront parks Developing state lands. Eligible Projects Land Acquisition Acquisition includes the purchase of perpetual interest in real property or non-perpetual interests such as leases and easements. Acquisition of non-perpetual interests must be for at least 50 years and may not be revocable at will. Incidental costs related to acquisition are eligible. Development Local and State Parks Buildings Campgrounds, cabins Fishing floats Hard court areas Interpretive kiosks, signs Outdoor swimming pools Picnic shelters Play areas Playing fields Restrooms Roads, paths, and parking View areas Note: Renovation projects are NOT eligible in the State Parks Category. State Lands Development and Renovation Campgrounds Fishing piers and platforms Interpretive kiosks, signs Launch ramps and floats Picnic shelters Restrooms Roads, paths, and trails Trails Benches, tables Bridges and boardwalks Interpretive kiosks, signs Restrooms Trails Trailheads Viewpoints Water Access Buoys Fishing piers and platforms Interpretive kiosks, signs Launch ramps, floats Picnic shelters Restrooms Roads and paths. Who May Apply? Local Parks Category Cities, counties, towns Federally recognized Indian tribes Special purpose districts, port districts, or other political subdivisions of the state providing services to less than the entire state State Lands Development and Renovation Category Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington State Department of Natural Resources State Parks Category Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Trails and Water Access Categories Cities, counties, towns Federally recognized Indian tribes Special purpose districts, port districts, or other political subdivisions of the state providing services to less than the entire state State agencies (Departments of Enterprise Services, Fish and Wildlife, and Natural Resources, and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission). For more information, visit WSRCO.

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program provides funding for a broad range of land conservation efforts, from conserving natural areas near big cities to protecting the most pristine and unique collections of plants in the state, including some of last remaining plant species in the world. Donor Name: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program was envisioned as a way for the state to accomplish two goals: acquire valuable recreation and habitat lands before they were lost to other uses and develop recreation areas for a growing population. This landmark legislation passed in 1990 and the grant program’s continued funding have come about through the support of governors, the Legislature, and groups such as the many organizations comprising the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition. Funding Information Critical Habitat: None Natural Areas: None Riparian Protection: Minimum request of $25,000, no cap. State Lands Restoration and Enhancement: Minimum request of $25,000. Maximum request of $1 million for a single-site project and $500,000 for a multi-site project. Urban Wildlife Habitat: None. Eligible Projects Land Acquisition Acquisition includes the purchase of perpetual interest in real property or non-perpetual interests such as leases and easements. Acquisition of non-perpetual interests must be for at least 50 years and may not be revocable at will. Incidental costs related to acquisition are eligible. The Riparian Protection Category provides funds for acquisition of lease extensions under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, which must be for a minimum of 25 years. Development Benches, tables Interpretive kiosks, signs Paths, roads, parking Restrooms Viewing shelters The Critical Habitat, State Lands Restoration and Enhancement, and Urban Wildlife Habitat Categories also allow for habitat creation and enhancement. The Riparian Protection Category allows for site stewardship plans. Restoration and Enhancement Animal watering stations Ecological restoration Estuary and shoreline restoration Fencing, gates,and signs In-stream habitat such as bank stabilization, channel reconfiguration, and woody materials placement In-stream passage improvements Habitat enhancement such as native plantings and invasive plant removal Removal of structures like bulkheads, dikes, levees, tide gates, and impervious surfaces Site augmentation to establish restoration elements Transplanting and re-vegetation Upland stewardship. Who May Apply? Critical Habitat, Riparian Protection, and Urban Wildlife Habitat Categories Cities, counties, towns Federally recognized Indian tribes Nonprofit nature conservancies Special purpose districts, port districts, or other political subdivisions of the state that provide services to less than the entire state State agencies (Department of Enterprise Services, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission) Natural Areas Category Nonprofit nature conservancies State agencies (Department of Enterprise Services, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission) State Lands Restoration and Enhancement Category State agencies (Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission). For more information, visit WSRCO.

The Farmland Preservation Grant program provides funding to buy development rights on farmlands to ensure they remain available for farming in the future. Donor Name: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grant recipients also may use some of the funding to restore natural functions to improve the land’s viability for farming. The program is part of the larger Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, which was created in 1990 to buy land for outdoor recreation and wildlife conservation, to keep pace with a growing population. In 2005, the state Legislature expanded the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program to include preservation of significant farmland. Typical Projects Buying a conservation easement on farmland threatened with development. Funding Information No grant limits, except for the following: Enhancement and restoration elements may not exceed more than half of the total acquisition costs, including match toward acquisition. Farm stewardship plans may not exceed $10,000. Eligible Projects Land acquisition through easements and leases (required for all projects). Public access is not required. Enhancement or restoration, such as installing fences to keep livestock out of streams, replanting riverbanks, restoring historic water runoff patterns, improving irrigation, and installing solar well pumps. These activities must further the ecological functions of the farmland. Combination of land acquisition and either restoration or enhancement Stewardship plans. Who May Apply? Cities Counties Nonprofit nature conservancy corporations or associations State Conservation Commission. Ineligible Projects Acquisition of rights for less than 25 years, of land already owned by the government, or of property acquired via a condemnation Consumable supplies such as fuel, fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides, except as a one-time application in an otherwise eligible restoration activity Elements that cannot be defined as fixtures or capital items Environmental cleanup of illegal activities, such as meth labs Indoor facilities Organizational operating expenses or overhead Purchase of maintenance equipment, tools, or supplies Restoration work done before a grant agreement is signed Transfer of development rights. For more information, visit WSRCO.

The Burien Neighborhood Grants Program supports Burien community members who want to improve the quality of life in Burien. Donor Name: City of Burien State: Washington City: Burien Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Through this program, the City of Burien will provide up to $5,000 of City funding per project which the applicant group matches with local resources of volunteer labor, donated materials, donated professional services, or funds. The goal of the Burien Neighborhood Grants Program is to encourage projects that foster a sense of community and create community improvements for the benefit of all Burien residents. Project Criteria The city fund an array of projects that create community improvements such as: Tree planting – installation of trees and understory plants in community or public space Tree maintenance – watering, mulching, removal of noxious plant species around existing trees Physical improvements – minor park improvements, trailhead enhancement, bus shelter Environmental or sustainability project – composting program, community garden Public amenity—historical marker, bench Community-based public events—such as education events or celebrations to bring neighbors together It encourages people of all ages to apply, including youth groups, neighborhood groups, and informal groups of neighbors. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, projects must: Be in the city of Burien Include participation from two or more individuals from separate households living within the city limits of Burien Provide a public benefit to the community Have demonstrated neighborhood support in the area Have approval from all adjacent property owners Involve neighborhood residents directly in all phases Have goals that can be accomplished by the end of 2023 Be designed for low maintenance or neighborhood volunteers Be located on publicly accessed property (such as community organizations, public rights-of-way, or parks) Be free and open to all members of the public All projects will be required to have a Neighborhood For more information, visit City of Burien.