 Grant Opportunities Available Now! [Deadlines: October – December]
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 small businesses and supporting innovative ideas through funding is critical to help ensure each of our communities can thrive, now and into the future! The deadlines for these grants are through December. 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!
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 toward the bottom of the list.
1. Washington State Microenterprise Association Collaborative Projects
Applications are due Friday, October 16 @ 5 p.m. Apply now at this link!
Details: The Washington State Microenterprise Association is dedicated to strengthening business technical assistance providers as they engage with and assist the smallest businesses to grow sustainably, equitably, and financially throughout Washington state. This opportunity funds collaborative projects that engage 2 to 5 strategic partners to provide business training series, training workshops/webinars, technical assistance, and/or access to financing for small businesses. Grants are $10,000 with a 6-month contract period.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact grant managers at lisa@wamicrobiz.org or catherine@wamicrobiz.org.
2. City of Snoqualmie Human Services Grant
Applications are due Friday, October 30 @ 5 p.m. Submit the application and supporting documents as one PDF to bbegin@snoqualmiewa.gov!
Details: The City of Snoqualmie assigns a portion of its biennial budget to provide aid for residents in need by contracting with community organizations to provide critical human services. Organizations must serve clientele in the Snoqualmie Valley, with an emphasis on at-risk individuals or families. The City of Snoqualmie's funding priorities for 2027-2028 are:
- Food to Eat and a Roof Overhead
- Supporting and Preparing Youth for Success
- A Safe Haven from Violence and Abuse
- Physical and Mental Wellness, and Healthy Aging
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Brady Begin at bbegin@snoqualmiewa.gov or 425-677-0073.
3. WA Department of Commerce Capital Project Capacity-Building Grant Program
Applications are due Friday, October 30 @ 3 p.m. Apply now at this link!
Details: The WA Department of Commerce’s Community Capacity Initiative is accepting applications for its Capital Project Capacity-Building Grant Program. These grants will help eligible organizations strengthen their capacity and advance viable capital projects that directly benefit communities in Washington. Funding may support a critical next step in an early-stage capital project, including targeted technical assistance and predevelopment activities. Priority will be given to projects in overburdened communities that address housing, energy or infrastructure needs and to applicants and communities with limited financial capacity.
Washington local governments can receive up to $200,000, federally recognized tribal governments can receive up to $200,000, and federally designated nonprofits registered in Washington can receive up to $50,000.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Paige Coleman at capacitybuilding@commerce.wa.gov.
4. The Center for Behavior and Climate Behavior Change for Climate Action
Applications are due Sunday, November 1. Email infocbc@bds.com to express interest and request the application.
Details: Behavior Change for Climate Action aims to increase the use of behavior change approaches in existing and new climate action projects. Eligible project areas of interest include collective or individual actions on energy conservation, renewable energy, and electrification of cars, trucks, buses, public action (e.g., policy support, volunteering, protesting, get out the vote), food choices, and blue carbon restoration. Organizations will receive $7,000 to apply behavior change to an existing or new climate action project, technical assistance, and training on how to apply evidence-based behavior change to their project.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact The Center for Behavior and Climate at infocbc@bds.com.
5. City of Issaquah 2027 Arts Grant Program
Applications are due Tuesday, November 3 @ 5 p.m. Apply now at this link!
Details: City of Issaquah Arts Grants support projects and programs that provide meaningful arts engagement opportunities for all ages and abilities, celebrate the community’s cultural diversity, cultivate a creative and vibrant arts community, and support local arts and cultural organizations and artists. Organizations may apply in two categories:
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Arts Partnerships: General support for Issaquah-based nonprofit arts organizations that have arts and culture as the singular focus of their mission. Arts Partnership requests may be up to 10% of an organization’s annual operating budget, but no greater than $25,000.
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Arts Projects: Project support to organizations, informal groups, individual artists or artist teams to deliver an arts or cultural project or event to benefit Issaquah residents and visitors. Funding requests are accepted for either $2,500 or $5,000.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Amy Dukes at amyd@issaquahwa.gov.
6. WA Office of Homeless Youth: Youth Lead Project
 Applications are due Monday, November 9 @ 5 p.m. Apply now via Smartsheet forms (listed at the bottom of this webpage)!
Details: The Office of Homeless Youth’s Youth Lead Project will support professional opportunities for young adults with lived experience of homelessness to address youth homelessness. Funds can support youth working on direct service delivery activities (i.e. street outreach, case management) and leadership activities for local and statewide system change efforts. Eligible applicants must be a nonprofit, state or local government, or public housing agency.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Emily Abell at YouthHomeless@commerce.wa.gov.
7. King County Department of Local Services Alan M. Painter Grants
Applications are due Tuesday, November 17 @ 11:59 p.m. Email your completed application to AskLocalServices@kingcounty.gov!
Details: Alan M. Painter grants provide funding for unincorporated King County organizations to engage and improve their local communities. Eligible project scopes include promoting the engagement of unincorporated area residents in community or civic activities, educating local residents about issues that affect them, identifying and gathering community needs and priorities, providing a safe and healthy environment in the unincorporated area during extreme weather events, and more.
The total funding available is $90,000. The maximum award is $5,000. A minimum match of 25% of the total project cost is required. This match can be in the form of volunteer time, cash, or other forms of in-kind services and/or other resources from project partners and contributors.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact the Department of Local Services at AskLocalServices@kingcounty.gov.
8. Front and Centered HEAL Capacity Grant Program
Applications are due Wednesday, November 18 @ 11:59 p.m. Apply now at this link!
Details: These Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) capacity grants are intended to support community organizations whose capacity building efforts are aligned with and will advance the goals of the HEAL Act. Non-profit, 501(c)(3) community-based organizations (and organizations that they fiscally sponsor) throughout Washington State who work with overburdened and vulnerable communities are encouraged to apply. There are 18 available capacity grants in the amount of $20,000 each.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Front and Centered at healfund@frontandcentered.org.
9. Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation Grant
 Applications are due Monday, November 23 @ 11:59 p.m. Apply now at this link!
Details: The Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation funds capital needs for organizations that directly serve constituents. Examples of capital expenditures include purchasing a new freezer for a food bank, purchasing a van for an elderly care agency, rebuilding a restroom, purchasing a piece of equipment, or purchasing hardware (laptops) or software. The organization must have a minimum of 70% raised toward the project. Grant amounts are typically $1,500 to $7,500.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Brittany LaBossier Shamsher at b.labossier@seattlefoundation.org.
10. WA State Diesel Reduction Funding Program
 Applications are due Thursday, December 10 @ 5 p.m. Apply now via Ecology’s Administration of Grants and Loads (EAGL) portal!
Details: WA State’s Diesel Reduction Funding Program helps public and private diesel fleets in Washington reduce toxic and greenhouse gas emissions from medium and heavy-duty diesel vehicles/equipment by transitioning their fleets to zero emissions. Approximately $18.5 Million is available for eligible projects. Eligible applicants include private businesses, nonprofits, and local, state, and tribal governments. Projects must replace or repower diesel vehicles/equipment with zero-emissions vehicles/equipment, including installing corresponding charging infrastructure.
For more details, please view the funding guidelines here, or contact Pete Siefer at pete.siefer@ecy.wa.gov.
11. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grants
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December 2026. Apply now at this link!
Details: The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant is part of Verizon's commitment to equip one million small businesses with the tools and resources they need to thrive in today's digital economy. In partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Verizon will select 10 small businesses monthly from June to December 2026 to receive $10,000 grants.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact a grant advisor via the email form on this page or 855-890-0013.
12. Department of Natural Resources & Parks Community Partnerships and Grants
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply now at this link!
Details: The Community Partnerships and Grants Program works with community organizations to develop a wide range of projects on King County Parks property. King County contributes the use of land, and as available, may provide a small grant or funding for the project. Community partners contribute other necessary resources. Partners often take on an element of maintenance and programming of the facility through a long-term agreement with Parks.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact ParksPartnerships@kingcounty.gov or 206-848-0699.
13. Best Starts Child Care Subsidy
First there will be an initial eligibility form to fill out; if you are eligible, you will be invited to fill out the full application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply now at this link!
Details: Since launching in 2022, the Best Starts Child Care Subsidy has served over 2,000 children and has already resulted in positive impacts for families. A survey of families receiving the Best Starts subsidy showed families had more freedom to pursue career goals or advancements; saw reduced stress and improved quality of life; and had increased ability to pay for basic needs, including food, healthcare, childcare, formula, diapers, and transportation.
Families may be eligible if they:
- Live in King County
- Fall below 85% State Median Income (see table on website)
- Are not eligible for the State Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) subsidy program
- Have one or more children (12 or younger)
- Choose a licensed childcare provider
For more details, please visit the enrollment website here, or contact Best Starts for Kids at support@bskchildcare.org or 206-208-6865.
14. Medic One Foundation Community AED Grants
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply now at this link!
Details: Medic One Foundation offers a limited number of grants for the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to be placed in public areas such as local government facilities, community centers, playfields, parks, and law enforcement vehicles within King and Snohomish counties. Priority will be given and grants awarded based upon demonstrated financial need, population served, location, and potential impact. Organizations must be a nonprofit or public entity.
For more details, please visit the grant website here, or contact Medic One Foundation at info@mediconefoundation.org or 425-625-2137.
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 early December. 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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