 Grant Opportunities Available Now! [Deadlines: April – May]
Do you know of an impactful organization that's looking for funding? Our District 3 Team has just the resources for you!
We have several grant opportunities that are available now and wanted to share them with you. Investing in our local non-profit organizations and supporting innovative ideas through funding is critical to help ensure each of our communities can thrive, now and into the future! The deadline for these grants is through May, so make sure you apply soon. If you have any questions about the grant opportunities, please reach out to our Communications and Community Engagement Manager Isabel at Isabel.Smith@kingcounty.gov!
Additionally, we have an opportunity for seniors to get support with property tax payment relief through the Senior Tax Exemption. Click below for more information:
As your King County Councilmember, I want to make sure that you have access to all the funding opportunities possible through our office. As such, every year, I allocate funds from our county budget to our D3 city and town governments and non-profit organizations to ensure that each of our communities can thrive, now and in the future.
These grants are intended to fund one-time, emerging needs. I do my best to provide funding to organizations from all parts of our District. As such, priority will be given to organizations that have not received a Councilmanic grant in recent years.
Applications are due Wednesday, April 30 @ 11:59 p.m.
Details about the grants are highlighted below. If you have any questions, please reach out to Alison.Smith@kingcounty.gov.
COMMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS
Community Service Operating grants can be awarded to any non-profit or local government to help further community needs, including but not limited to food banks and pantries. We have a total of $25,000 to award in 2025 and a minimum award of $2,500.
VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION GRANTS
Veterans Service Organization grants can be awarded to any veterans’ services organization for any reason. We have a total of $15,000 to award in 2025, with a minimum award of $2,500.
LOCAL SOLUTIONS GRANTS
Supporting Local Solutions grants can be awarded to city or county-level government agencies, unincorporated areas, tribes, or community-based organizations that support food security, housing stability, behavioral health care, and other efforts to support an individual's connection or engagement in their community. We have a total of $75,000 to award in 2025, with a minimum award of $5,000.
GET ACTIVE STAY ACTIVE
Get Active Stay Active grants can be awarded to organizations who provide youth and amateur sports and fitness programs, or organizations who support programs for senior residents. Funding can be used for program implementation costs, such as coaching or space rentals, camp and program fee scholarships, athletic and fitness equipment, or capital projects. We have a total of $100,000 to award in 2025 and an award minimum of $5,000.
FOOD SECURITY
Food Security grants can be awarded to food banks, meals programs, senior center, and other community organizations who support food security in King County. We have a total of $50,000 to award in 2025 and an award minimum of $10,000.
Grant and Funding Sources
The following grant opportunities are listed in order of application due date, with the soonest deadline listed first. Any applications that have rolling deadlines are located towards the bottom of the list.
1. Supporting Student Veterans and Their Families
Applications are due Wednesday, April 16 @ 2 p.m. Apply now at this link!
Details: King County’s Department of Community and Human Services is calling for new project proposals to support our county’s student veterans and their families!
Proposed projects will receive funding through the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services (VSHS) Levy. The projects should provide financial assistance and holistic support for King County veterans and their family members enrolled in post-secondary programs, including, but not limited to, colleges, universities, and trade schools.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or if you have questions, email Maria Pintar at MPintar@kingcounty.gov.
2. Community Climate Resilience Grant Program
Applications are due Wednesday, April 16 @ 8 a.m. You can find the application form at this link!
Details: The CCR Grant Program is meant to serve as a resource for frontline communities to develop new or expand on existing community-based climate resilience projects. We require that proposed projects align with one or more of the Sustainable & Resilient Frontline Communities (SRFC) Focus Areas, which includes:
- Community Capacity Development
- Community Health & Emergency Preparedness
- Food Systems & Food Security
- Housing Security & Anti-Displacement
- Energy Justice & Utilities
- Heat Mitigation
Applicants must have 501(c)3 nonprofit status or have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)3 nonprofit status, be representative and directly serve a frontline community, and all projects must take place within King County.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or if you have questions, email Stephanie Ung at sung@kingcounty.gov.
3. King County Regional Homelessness Authority Severe Weather Request for Qualifications
Applications are due Wednesday, April 16 @ 11:59 p.m. Apply now at this link!
Details: The purpose of the Severe Weather Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to identify organizations in King County that have an interest in applying for and receiving severe weather funding from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA).
KCRHA is seeking to pre-approve agencies for severe weather response which includes providing secure and dignified temporary emergency shelters and essential supplies for unhoused individuals seeking refuge from adverse weather conditions such as snow, smoke, extreme heat and cold, extreme wind or rain, and other severe weather events.
For more details, please see this information packet, or if you have questions, email RFP@KCRHA.org.
4. U.S. Department of Agriculture Value-Added Producer Grants
Applications are due Thursday, April 17 @ 11:59 p.m. EST. Apply now at this link!
Details: The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program helps agricultural producers conduct activities to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income. You may receive priority if you are a:
- Beginning farmer or rancher.
- Veteran farmer or rancher.
- Socially-disadvantaged farmer or rancher.
- Small or medium-sized farm and ranch structured as a family farm.
- Farmer or rancher cooperative.
The maximum grant amount is $75,000 for planning grants and $250,000 for working capital grants.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or if you have questions, email Meyett Lavalais at Meyett.lavalais@usda.gov.
5. Washington State Department of Commerce Child Care Partnership Grant Program
Applications are due Thursday, April 17 @ 11:59 p.m. Apply now at this link!
Details: The Washington State Department of Commerce is offering one-year grants to help local communities assess child care needs and develop actionable plans to increase child care availability statewide. The grant can help communities prepare to apply for future funds to address child care and early learning construction projects. The grant funding period will be from July 2025 to June 2026. The maximum award available is $70,000.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or if you have questions, email Kari Sample at Kari.Sample@Commerce.wa.gov.
6. King County Department of Community and Human Services Short-Term Housing and Housing Resource Navigation for Trueblood Class Members
Applications are due Friday, April 18 @ 2:00 p.m. Apply now at this link!
Details: The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking to fund one or more organizations to provide immediately available, high-support, short-term housing for individuals who are being diverted from criminal prosecution to receive behavioral health care. Organizations will provide enhanced shelter or a transitional housing environment and housing resource navigation support to the Trueblood Class Member population, which includes individuals currently engaging with the Trueblood Diversion Programs in King County.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or if you have questions, email Nikki Nguyen at nnguyen@kingcounty.gov.
7. King County Parks Youth & Amateur Sports Grants
Applications are due Monday, May 5 @ 9:00 a.m. Apply now at this link!
Details: Youth and Amateur Sports Grants (YASG) supports fit and healthy communities by investing in programs and capital facility projects that increase access to sports, play, and outdoor recreation. There is approximate $3.5 million in funding available for 2025, including awards up to $250,000 for construction projects and up to $100,000 for programs. Eligible applicants include cities and towns, nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, public school districts, park districts, and public agencies.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or if you have questions, email parksgrants@kingcounty.gov.
8. King County Flood Control District Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant
Applications are due Friday, May 23 @ 11:59 p.m. Apply now at this link!
Details: The Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction Grant targets medium and small local flood reduction projects in King County. The categories of funding are: Original Flood Reduction Grants, Urban Streams, Coastal Erosion/Coastal Flooding, and Culvert Replacement/Fish Passage. The total amount available is $13 million, and there is no minimum or cap on individual award amounts.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or if you have questions, email Kim Harper at Kim.harper@kingcounty.gov.
9. King Conservation District Seed Money Grants
Rolling applications until Tuesday, September 30, 2025, or until funds are exhausted. Apply now at this link!
Details: Seed Money Grants support the creation of new community agriculture projects and help sustain existing projects. In turn, this promotes resilient food systems and communities and safeguards food sovereignty. Up to $3,500 in funding is available. Examples of eligible projects:
- Composting systems
- Micro (drip) irrigation
- Rainwater catchment
- Fruit tree/shrub plantings
- Native plantings
- Invasive species removal/weed control
For more details, please visit the grant website here (Seed Money Grant information is about halfway down the page), or if you have questions, email Miranda Smith at Miranda.Smith@kingcd.org.
Once again, if you have any questions, please reach out to our team member Isabel at Isabel.Smith@kingcounty.gov. The deadlines for all these opportunities vary, but they are mostly due between now and late May. We will be sharing more opportunities in the coming months as they arise!
All the best,
 Sarah Perry
King County Council
District 3
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