Funding Opportunities

The Department of Commerce is soliciting applications for Multifamily Rental affordable housing projects seeking capital funding from the state Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition (RCHA) program. Apply by noon Monday, June 15.

Commerce is releasing funding opportunities for affordable multifamily housing operators and developers to preserve affordability in properties currently serving Washington communities. Apply by April 17.

The latest round of its HEAL Capacity Grant Program is intended to support any community organization in Washington state whose capacity-building efforts are aligned with the state's HEAL Act and will advance the law's goals. Apply by April 30.

The Bullitt Prize invests in emerging leaders, 35 years old or younger, working toward conservation and environmental justice in Washington. Application period is March 1 - May 15.

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.