The Communities of Opportunity (COO) Learning Community (LC) & alterNative invites you to participate in a learning circle series designed to help community leaders, staff, and board members learn how to strategically and intentionally leverage governance and leadership to transform how power flows, how systems are structured, and how culture is felt at the organizations.
Read MoreSo, what does it take to create an economy that truly serves people? To create the economy we all deserve? Join the COO Learning Community & People’s Economy Lab (PEL) in the 2026 Economics for Emancipation King County learning series will answer this question and more, and prepare participants to take action on what they learn.
Read MoreThis is a new COO position created to support our Systems and Policy Change strategy. Applications are due November 23 at 11:59 p.m.
Read MoreNews, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for October/November 2025.
Read MoreKing County is seeking applications for 2027 King County Conservation Futures land acquisition grants. Applications are due on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Read MoreApproximately $250,000-$500,000 in total funding will be awarded to organizations advancing equitable, healing-centered approaches to prevent and address family homelessness. Apply by December 8.
Read MoreThe Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County is offering up to $400,000 in grant funds empowering By and For organizations to support BIPOC-owned small businesses harmed by the War on Drugs. Apply by November 21.
Read MoreAt a recent webinar, local nonprofit leaders share what they learned
Read MoreEn un seminario en línea, lideres locales de organizaciones sin fines de lucro comparten lo que aprendieron.
Read MoreThese grants fund community projects that help residents in King County’s unincorporated areas participate in—and be more connected to—their communities and King County. Apply by December 5.
Read MoreCommerce is offering grant funding to help organizations provide diapers, wipes, and other baby essentials to families in need. Apply by Oct. 28.
Read MoreLearn about the keynotes, activities, workshops, and speakers at the Convening so you can plan your day.
Read MoreNews, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for September 2025.
Read MoreThis Allen Family Philanthropies initiative aims to expand access to (existing) high-quality youth programs in Washington state that combine hands-on artmaking with life skill development. Submit Letter of Interest by Nov. 19.
Read MoreA list of community forums being hosted by our community partners around King County this fall, to connect voters with candidates.
Read MoreNews, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for August 2025.
Read MoreSeattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is currently accepting applications for the Neighborhood Matching Fund, for two funds.
Read MoreHow King County is organizing with other local entities and fighting back against the federal administration directives that affect our communities
Read MoreNews, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for June/July 2025.
Read MoreA new pilot partnership between COO and St. Joseph Fund will support more community power-building opportunities in King County.
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