Funding Opportunities

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is currently accepting applications for the Neighborhood Matching Fund, for two funds.

Philanthropy Northwest will be distributing $48 million in grants to communities and tribal nations in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. These funds are intended for projects that address a range of environmental issues and focus on promoting healthy communities. Apply by Sept. 2 (deadline extended).

Commerce has opened two new Notices of Funding Availability for multifamily rental housing projects. $212.4 million in capital financing is available. Apply by Oct. 16.

Launch supports new and emerging cultural and science organizations in King County. Complete an eligibility pre-screening to access the full application no later than Wednesday, August 13, at 5:00 p.m.

Seed Money Grants support the creation of new community agriculture projects and help sustain existing projects.

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 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.