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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreA new collaboration between Communities of Opportunity (COO) and Seattle Foundation is yielding $200,000 more funding for the foundation’s Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) grant and technical assistance program – and strengthening our relationship. The next round of funding closes October 30.
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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.
Read MoreThe 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.
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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.
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Neighbor to Neighbor supports grassroots efforts that increase engagement, power and influence of community members affected by poverty and racial disparities.
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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.
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