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.
This RFP is open to organizations with current DCHS awards that extend to at least December 31, 2026. Applications are due by 2 p.m. February 19.
The minimum grant amount of $5,000 is available to provide information and educational opportunities about brain health and dementia and encourage communities to take action to reduce the risk of dementia. Apply by January 16.
PHPDA’s Major Grants program intends to support organizations who are facing disproportionate burdens to their wellbeing; the grants support projects working to reduce health disparities in King County. Letters of Intent are due January 26, 2026 at noon.
The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting applications from non-profit organizations to support planning and readiness activities for capital projects expected to be completed or shovel-ready within the next five years. Initial Project Summary Due January 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT.
The Capital Program provides 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. The pre-proposal submission deadline is Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2 p.m.
The Seattle Office of Housing (OH) is making $27.8 million in funding available to sustain the operations of OH’s housing partners and the City’s affordable housing portfolio. Apply by December 18.
King County is seeking applications for 2027 King County Conservation Futures land acquisition grants. Applications are due on Monday, February 9, 2026.
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).
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!