Funding Opportunities
Grant funding and contract opportunities from COO and aligned groups below. For the latest Best Starts for Kids funding news & opportunities, visit the Best Starts page.
Developed in partnership between Front & Centered, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and community allies, the projects funded by this grant will focus on innovative, community-led solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions, increasing accessibility, and building lasting, equitable transportation infrastructure.
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is currently accepting applications for the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). NMF is a granting program that consists of two funds – the Community Partnership Fund (CPF) and the Small Sparks Fund (SSF) – which support grassroots projects that build stronger communities.
Seed Money Grants support the creation of new community agriculture projects and help sustain existing projects.
King County Conservation Futures grant round is open, with applications due on February 10, 2025. Funding awards would become available at the beginning of 2026.
The Best Starts for Kids Levy Evaluation Request for Proposals (RFP) #KC001316 is now open. This RFP closes on Friday, February 14 at 2 p.m. Pacific; please submit your proposal before then.
Pacific Hospital PDA Health Equity Fund grants support service delivery in King County. Letters of intent are due January 23.
This grant seeks to intentionally and effectively partner with communities to create school to life success pathways for young people 12 to 24 years old. Apply by 2 p.m. January 30, 2025.
Best Starts’ Capital Program will provide contracts for building repairs, renovations and new construction or expansion to improve access to high quality programs and services for low-income children, young people, and families, with a priority for those serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. In addition, rural areas and or low-income areas with lack of access will be prioritized.
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation has announced the Mobilizing Young Leaders Across WA State Request for Proposals to support new and existing youth development programs focused on leadership training, civic engagement, and/or organizing. Funding will total up to $5M, including individual multi-year grant awards up to $500k. Qualifying organizations are encouraged to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) by November 7, 2024.
Philanthropy Northwest will be distributing $40 million in grants over the next three years in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and tribal nations in these four states. These funds are intended for projects that address a range of environmental issues and focus on promoting healthy communities.
The Washington State Department of Commerce has launched the first of five planned small business loan and investment programs aimed at increasing access to capital for small businesses in Washington state, particularly those that have been historically underserved or underbanked.
The Community Development Block Grant Program, Washington Department of Commerce, has $2 million in General Purpose grant funding available for low- and moderate-income communities. We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis through 2024.
The Collective Grants are made on an annual basis. The application process begins with an online Letter of Inquiry (LOI), which opens in October of each year after our priorities have been announced at our Annual Meeting. Funding decisions are made and announced each June. Organizations selected for a WA Women’s Collective Grant Awards will be provided with a Letter of Understanding (LOU) that outlines the relationship between the foundation and the grantee.
Neighbor to Neighbor supports grassroots efforts that increase engagement, power and influence of community members affected by poverty and racial disparities.
Rapid Response are small project specific grants of $3,000 to help grassroots organizations respond quickly to the changing political climate with actions and/or strategies that could not have been anticipated.
Seed Grants are small general operating grants of $5,000 to support new and emerging groups that are developing their community organizing work but might not yet meet all the qualifications for SJF’s Giving Project grants.
Have a funding opportunity to share? Email it to us at info@coopartnerships.org!