Washington Grants

The Washington Department of Commerce, hereafter called “COMMERCE,” is soliciting Proposals from fusion related industry-led clusters or consortia interested in participating in Fusion Cluster development as part of the Innovation Cluster Accelerator Program (ICAP). Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: ICAP is an economic development strategy aimed at strengthening industry ecosystems and accelerating economic growth. COMMERCE is seeking proposals for the development of a Fusion Cluster and the development of a legislative report with recommendations on the promotion and development of fusion energy in Washington State. The goal is to expand the program over the coming decade to: Establish Washington as a global leader in key industry sectors Support tech transfer and commercialization Accelerate new start-ups and scale-ups Grow businesses Create high-value jobs throughout Washington Increase export opportunities Increase and support diversity, equity, and inclusion in business ownership and  workforce Innovation clusters are pivotal in key industry sectors in Washington State including fusion energy. Washington State has the highest concentration of fusion energy companies anywhere in the world, making now an opportune time to engage in “co-opetition” with one another to solve shared industry-focused problems through the fusion working group. Funding Information Commerce has budgeted an amount not to exceed $242,500 for this project. Commerce is required to award competitively procured service contracts with an initial value less than $150,000 to the highest-ranked responsive and responsible Small or Veteran-Owned Business, unless there was no responsive and responsible Proposal from a Small or Veteran- Owned Business.  Project Period COMMERCE reserves the right to extend the contract for two one-year periods. Eligibility Criteria Minimum qualifications 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 Apparent Successful Contractor. 5 years of experience in/with clean energy and fusion energy 2 years of experience running an innovation or fusion working group Experience with workforce development providers and academic training institutions Experience in engaging in cross-border collaborations and supply chain development At least ten (10) years of experience in/with managing complex multi-stakeholder consensus building projects, and at least two (2) years of experience working specifically within Innovation Cluster Development. At least three (3) years of experience writing legislative reports, and presenting findings in a legislative setting. The Proposer’s Project Manager, the person who would be assigned to manage the day- to day activities under this contract, must have at least three (3) years of experience managing complex multi-stakeholder, consensus-building projects. Demonstrated experience working in Washington State and with communities, businesses, and other Washington State organizations Demonstrated project management experience Demonstrated stakeholder convening and management experience Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders in the industry the cluster will focus on For more information, visit Department of Commerce.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking applications for its Air Quality VW Electric Vehicle Charging Level 2: Charge Where You Are Funding to help increase level 2 charging access across Washington State where drivers are likely to spend at least one to four hours. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Ecology State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Goals  Reduce emissions from diesel engines in the state where the 2.0- and 3.0-liter Volkswagen vehicles were, are, or will be operated. Fully mitigate the total, lifetime excess NOx emissions of the subject vehicles. Priorities  Accelerate adoption of electric vehicles, equipment, and vessels. Promote electrification technologies in public transportation fleets. Accelerate fleet turnover to the cleanest vehicles. Achieve substantial additional emission reductions, beyond what would already occur, absent trust funding. Ensure cost-effectiveness. Leverage additional matching funds. Grant awards also align with the state’s objectives under the: Washington Clean Air Act Washington GHG emission reduction limits (70.235 RCW) Washington Fuel Usage Goals for Publicly Owned Vehicles (43.19.648 RCW) Washington State Clean Energy Fund Results Washington Clean Transportation and Healthy Air Goal State and local government vehicle procurement rules (194-28 and 194-29 WAC) Washington Climate Commitment Act Washington’s Healthy Environment for All Act Funding Information $3.52M total available. All projects may be eligible for up to $10,000 per plug at the following percentages based on project category: Full Public Access, Government Owned Property: 80% Full Public Access, Non-Government Owned Property: 80% Multi-Unit/multi-family residential buildings: 60% Workplace/fleet (not publicly accessible): 60% All other use cases (not publicly accessible): 60% Project Period All recipients should complete their projects within one year of grant execution. Eligible Projects Eligible project categories include the following: Full Public Access, Government Owned Property Full Public Access, Non-Government Owned Property Multi-Unit/multi-family residential buildings Workplace/fleet (not publicly accessible)  All other use cases (not publicly accessible) Eligibility Criteria Businesses licensed in Washington State, including but not limited to: Corporations Partnerships Limited liability companies Other legal business entities Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations Investor-owned utilities and contracted municipal utilities Multi-unit/multi-family residential buildings State, Local, or Tribal governments and related entities in Washington State, including but not limited to: Cities and towns State and local parks Counties Special districts (such as health districts, fire districts, college districts, metropolitan municipal corporations) Port Authorities Public utility districts and municipal utilities Air pollution control authorities For more information, visit Washington State Department of Ecology.

The Washington State Department of Ecology has announced the Clean Diesel Program to help schools in Washington reduce toxic and greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fueled school buses by scrapping and replacing old buses with new zero emission buses. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Ecology State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding for this grant solicitation is provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation in support of an early action grant program to provide expedited funding for the replacement of fossil fueled school buses with zero emission school buses (ESHB 2134 2024). This grant opportunity is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-andinvest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Goals  The objectives of this grant program are to:  Reduce diesel pollution and greenhouse gases from Washington’s oldest school buses Reduce diesel pollution and greenhouse gases for economically disadvantaged children Improve air quality in overburdened communities highly impacted by air pollution  Accelerate the transition of Washington’s fossil fueled school bus fleet to zero emissions Grant awards also align with the state’s objectives under the:  Washington Clean Air Act  Washington GHG emission reduction limits (70.235 RCW)  Washington Fuel Usage Goals for Publicly Owned Vehicles (43.19.648 RCW)  Washington State Clean Energy Fund  Results Washington Clean Transportation and Healthy Air Goal  State and local government vehicle procurement rules (194-28 and 194-29 WAC)  Washington Climate Commitment Act  Washington’s Healthy Environment for All Act Funding Information Approximately $20,000,000 is available for eligible projects.  Funding level 1: Applicants with a FRPL percentage greater than 95% or are a Rural Low-Income LEA Funding up to 100 percent of the replacement cost of a fossil fueled school bus with a new zero emission school bus. There is no limit on the number of buses an applicant may request. Ecology will award up to three (3) bus replacements per applicant per selection round. Up to $75,000 for the cost of charging or fueling infrastructure per replacement bus. Funding level 2: Applicants with a FRPL percentage 50%-94% or is an SLEA Funding up to 115 percent of the difference between zero emission and fossil fueled replacement. There is no limit on the number of buses an applicant may request. Ecology will award up to ten (10) bus replacements per applicant per selection round. Up to $75,000 per replacement bus for the cost of charging or fueling infrastructure. Funding level 3: Applicants with a FRPL percentage below 50%  Funding up to 100 percent of the difference between zero emission and fossil fueled replacement. There is no limit on the number of buses an applicant may request. Ecology will award up to ten (10) bus replacements per applicant per selection round. Up to $50,000 per replacement bus for the cost of charging or fueling infrastructure. Eligible Projects  An eligible project is the scrap and replacement of fossil fueled school buses with new zero emission school buses, including charging or fueling infrastructure needed to charge or fuel the new zero emission school buses. School buses being scrapped must be:  Powered by fossil fuels such as diesel, gasoline, propane autogas, or natural gas.  Owned by the applicant  Licensed, registered, and insured for on-road operation in Washington for at least one (1) year prior to August 15, 2024  Replaced with a new zero emission school bus. Fuel-operated passenger heaters are allowable optional equipment. Eligibility Criteria This solicitation is open to school bus owners that transport students to K-12 schools identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). For more information, visit Washington State Department of Ecology.

This program provides financial support for nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Bellevue, WA, to fund capital projects and facility maintenance that enhance public access to the arts.

The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) offers surplus vanpool vans to not-for-profit organizations and government entities through the Community Van Grant Program. This initiative aims to enhance public transportation options by providing retired vans to organizations that can address community transportation needs unmet by WTA services. Eligible applicants include Whatcom County community organizations with 501(c)(3) status or government organizations. The program is competitive due to the limited availability of vehicles. Selected recipients will receive the vehicle title upon award and must submit performance reports for the first year. Up to eleven retired vanpool vehicles will be available in 2024, with a deadline for applications on August 23, 2024.

The City of Bellevue Art and Cultural Facility Grant Program to fund capital projects by arts and cultural organizations in Bellevue, WA Donor Name: City of Bellevue State: Washington City: Bellevue Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Capital Projects include acquiring property, building new facilities, acquiring specialized equipment and other major building renovations. Facility Maintenance includes preventative maintenance and repairs to help preserve existing arts and cultural facilities. The City of Bellevue’s Art and Cultural Facility Grant Program includes two grant opportunities, one for Capital Projects and another for Facility Maintenance. Public Funding Requires a Public Benefit Washington law requires that individuals or organizations who receive public funding must provide public benefits. Examples of public benefits are: Free or reduced-fare tickets to public performances, exhibitions, workshops, screenings, or readings. Free scholarships to ongoing, fee-based arts education or training programs Accommodating services that expand access to arts and culture to underrepresented groups. Free, electronically accessible materials, including literary publications, audio, or video recordings. Funding Information For Capital Projects, eligible applicants can request any amount up to $499,999 for major building renovations and capital equipment purchases. For projects including land acquisition, existing facility acquisition, or construction of a facility, the request may be higher but must not exceed forty (40) percent of the total estimated project budget. For Facility Maintenance, eligible applicants can request any amount up to $499,999. Project Eligibility  Must be in Bellevue, Washington. Site control in various forms, depending on the project, will be required. For projects above $500,000 (Capital Projects for acquisition and construction), the applicant must attest to owning and operating facility for a minimum of ten (10) years after the application date. For acquisition, site control can include an executed purchase and sale agreement with the owner of the site with a closing date that is not more than twenty-four (24) months from the date of the applicant’s application. For projects below $499,999 (Capital Projects for renovation or capital equipment and Facility Maintenance), the applicant must attest to owning and operating facility for a minimum of five (5) years after the application date. If the applicant does not own the real property on which the subject facility is located, the applicant must attest in the application that the applicant has a long-term lease of at least five (5) additional years at the date of applying with options to review with the landlord, pursuant to which the applicant is responsible for maintenance and repair of the leased premises and attach a copy of such lease. Applications will not be considered for maintenance by landlords who may own a cultural facility leased out to an art or cultural nonprofit. Eligible Capital Projects include design, architectural, and engineering work; building permit fees; archaeological and historical review; construction labor and materials; demolition and site preparation; construction management (from external sources only and does not include grant writers, project managers or employees of the grantee); ADA accessibility or environmental improvements; historical preservation; information technology infrastructure (cables and wiring); acquisition of real property, explicitly purchased as part of a “turn-key,” construction or renovation project, as well as its associated costs (appraisal fees, title opinions, surveying fees, real estate fees, title transfer taxes, easements of record, and legal expenses); capitalized equipment specifically for art and cultural uses such as spring floors, stage lighting, or gallery display equipment, and building furnishings with a ten (10) or more year lifespan. Eligible Facility Maintenance projects include regular maintenance on existing building systems and structures such as a new roof, interior or exterior paint, HVAC, plumbing, elevators, and non-specialized and capitalized equipment replacement such as regular building lighting and flooring. Eligibility Criteria Must be a nonprofit organization in good standing for at least two years. “Good standing” means the nonprofit is financially solvent, current on its filings with the State of Washington and the IRS, has not filed for bankruptcy, and none of its members, directors, or officers have been criminally convicted or debarred from participating in federal contracts. Must attest to having a sustainable long-term financial model that is not dependent on any City funding to sustain the staffing of the applicant’s operations and that is not dependent on City funding to pay the cost of maintaining and repairing the facilities the applicant currently owns or intends to own. Must offer at least one cultural program or service open to the public and serving Bellevue residents. For more information, visit City of Bellevue.

The City of Lacey is currently accepting applications for its Human Services Grant Program. Donor Name: City of Lacey State:  Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/26/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Housing: Expanding and upgrading affordable housing programs, emergency rental assistance, housing education, creating and maintaining supportive housing services Survival: Access to food, water, shelter, sleep, and clothing Security: Job training and placement, mental and physical health care, drug and alcohol recovery services, support in times of personal or family crisis, and transportation. Funding Information Up to $300,000 Eligibility Criteria  Non-profit human service providers serving Lacey community members are eligible for funding. For more information visit City of Lacey.

Applications are now being accepted for the Confluence Health & WVMG Community Partnership Grant Program Donor Name: Community Foundation of NCW State: Washington County: Chelan County (WA), Douglas County (WA), Grant County (WA), Okanogan County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Community Partnership Fund, managed by the Community Foundation, aims to award each year in grants that: Focus on Health and Wellness, Education, and Arts and Culture. Promote education, especially events targeting math and science education. Have a significant benefit to the community. Drive positive economic impact in community. Funding Information The Community Partnership Fund Committee will review and determine awards, which will range between $1,000 – $15,000. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must be 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations (or fiscally sponsored), public agencies, and schools serving Chelan, Douglas, Grant, or Okanogan counties. Organizations are limited to one grant proposal for consideration per grant cycle. For public schools, applications are limited to one grant proposal per school building and one grant proposal for a district-wide request. Private schools are not eligible. Churches and faith based organizations, even for non-religious purposes, are not eligible for this grant program. Examples of requests that have been declined in the past: Wine-centric events Beauty pageants Individual/personal initiatives Large, national organizations that may not have local beneficiaries For more information, visit CFNCW.

The Community Foundation of NCW is excited to announce the New Legacy Funds Grant Program. Donor Name: Community Foundation of NCW State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant program will focus on place-based, community-centered grant distribution to charitable organizations, meeting community needs throughout North Central Washington. This competitive grant program replaces the Regional Impact Grant and is the main source of grant funding from the Foundation for nonprofits throughout NCW. “Foundation have a Local Advisory Board for each Legacy Fund that has received training on how Community Foundation grants are reviewed and evaluated” said Jennifer Short, director of community grants at the foundation. “Each LAB also includes a foundation Trustee and staff to help direct and guide the process. They’re looking forward to including more community members in our grant-making process as they understand their community’s critical needs and enrichment opportunities best.” Focus Areas Arts, Culture, Humanities Community Service/Social Benefit Environmental/Animal Protection Health and Human Services Youth Development Eligibility Criteria  Legacy Fund Grants will provide unrestricted funding to nonprofits by geographic region in Cashmere, Chelan Valley, Methow Valley, Okanogan Valley, Upper Valley, and Wenatchee Valley. These funds have been established by donations from local individuals and families who wanted to create a meaningful legacy to their community. For more information, visit Community Foundation of NCW.

The City of Tacoma is seeking applications for its Grit City Trees Program to equitably grow happy and healthy neighborhoods through community tree planting. Donor Name: City of Tacoma State: Washington City: Tacoma Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/02/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Grit City Trees program has seen many iterations since 1993. In 2016, the program was revitalized with a dedicated focus on proper tree placement and selection, guidance on planting in the right of way, educational resources on long-term care and maintenance, and supplies to assist participants in tree watering. Through the Grit City Trees Program, approved applicants will receive: Free street trees to be planted in the right-of-way. Other supporting materials to help your trees thrive including: tree stakes, ties, TAGRO (compost), and watering supplies for the dry months. Free delivery of all trees and supporting materials. They are able to accommodate delivery of 150 trees. If tree requests exceed this amount, they will prioritize deliveries for: Neighbors who organize and apply together as a Neighborhood Group. Individual applicants in Priority Planting Areas. Remaining applicants must pick up trees and materials from the City’s plant holding facility. Application assistance, as needed. Planting assistance if needed – due to staffing constraints, this is available on a limited basis. Planting Permit submittal on your behalf, after application is approved. Criteria Though they prioritize applications, all Tacoma property owners with eligible right of way planting opportunities are still encouraged to apply. For more information, visit City of Tacoma.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for events and activities that attract tourists to Friday Harbor, with a focus on off-season initiatives, and is open to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public agencies, and individuals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community groups and organizations in Ellensburg for improving parks, trails, and recreational facilities to enhance public enjoyment and participation.

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.

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations, civic groups, and neighborhood groups in Ellensburg to address local needs and enhance community capacity through various projects.

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in Ellensburg that enhance and protect surface water quality through education, outreach, and implementation efforts, specifically targeting volunteer groups and non-profits.

The City of Kirkland’s Tourism Program is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Event Grant Funding Program. Donor Name: City of Kirkland State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The goal of this Tourism funding is to attract visitors who come to Kirkland from 50 miles or more. Overnight stays not only improve the tourist environment of Kirkland; their revenues sustain the Tourism Program budget. These funds will be awarded for the marketing or operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists to Kirkland and be distributed on a reimbursement basis. The TDC will look supportively at new events, while also giving serious consideration to events with track records for bringing visitors to the City. Funding Information During that time, over $700,000 has been awarded to tourism events and programs. The Kirkland Tourism Development Committee (TDC) has proposed to make at least $60,000 available for 2025.  Eligibility Criteria Washington State Reporting Requirements: In 2013, the Washington Legislature added a provision to the Lodging Tax Statute (RCW 67.28.1816(2)(a)) which requires: Applicants applying for use of revenues in this chapter must provide estimates of how any moneys received will result in increases in the number of people traveling for business or pleasure on a trip At the end of the award period, the legislation requires organizations to report on their success in attracting those visitors. All funds are awarded on a reimbursement basis and will not be awarded until the Tourism Funding Expenditure Report Worksheet and the Tourism Funding Reimbursement Form are submitted. For more information, visit City of Kirkland.

The Ellensburg City Council through the Community Grants Program desires to support community efforts to address community needs and build the capacity of the City of Ellensburg. Donor Name: City of Ellensburg State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Goals Identified by City Council Foster civic engagement and involvement Develop responses and solutions which steward the community’s Health Environment Social network and resiliency Develop programs which support community asset building and provide outreach through education and information programs which support program goals. Grant Period All projects must be completed within two years of award. Eligible Expenses Personnel, professional services, supplies and materials, construction costs, public information and outreach for expenses within the 2024 calendar year. Eligible Location Within the City of Ellensburg Eligibility Criteria Non-profit organizations, civic groups, neighborhood groups. Partnerships among individuals and/or groups will also be considered. For more information, visit City of Ellensburg.

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.