Funding Opportunities
Check out these 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.
You can also visit this list of non-Best Starts funding opportunities from other agencies and organizations, for the health and well-being of our babies, children, and young people.
King County is seeking applications for 2027 King County Conservation Futures land acquisition grants. Applications are due on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Approximately $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.
The 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.
These 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.
Commerce is offering grant funding to help organizations provide diapers, wipes, and other baby essentials to families in need. Apply by Oct. 28.
This 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.
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is currently accepting applications for the Neighborhood Matching Fund, for two funds.
P-5 Innovation Funds aim to build up the power of community-driven Innovation to meet the emergent needs of families in King County. Apply by September 11, 2026 by 2 pm Pacific (round 3).
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.
Seed Money Grants support the creation of new community agriculture projects and help sustain existing projects.
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.
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!