Washington grants

Department of Commerce distributes $7.5 million in grants to communities for comprehensive climate change planning, with awards made on a first-come, first-served basis; application period reopened January 6, 2026.

Washington's Early Learning Facilities Program provides competitive grants to public school districts and tribal compact schools for constructing or renovating childcare facilities for income-qualified children through 2029.

Commerce Department provides up to $50,000 for technical assistance or up to $200,000 for preconstruction funding to multifamily housing developers preparing Housing Trust Fund applications.

Business Outreach and Education Fund provides grants to support business outreach and education initiatives through April 2027.

Commerce Department's Defense Community Compatibility Account grants fund civilian-military compatibility projects near Washington military installations, supporting land acquisition, infrastructure, housing, and economic development in affected com…

Commerce Department offers up to $10,000,000 to affordable multifamily housing operators and developers in Washington to preserve affordability in properties at risk of losing use restrictions.

Commerce Housing Preservation Office provides up to $24,100,000 to current Housing Trust Fund contractors for major improvements and system replacements in affordable multifamily housing properties.

OCVA's Victims of Child Abuse and Neglect grant seeks applications from previously-funded organizations to provide services for abused and neglected children in underserved areas.

CityArtist Grant provides funding to Seattle-based individual artists and curators in Literary, Media/Film, and Visual Arts for research and development, with recipients required to present work publicly within city limits.

Department of Commerce seeks qualified firms to provide mediation services for Growth Management Act disputes and supportive housing siting with an annual budget not to exceed $100,000.

Washington state's Equitable Access to Credit Program funds lending institutions to provide technical assistance, training, loans, and investments for unbanked borrowers in underserved rural communities.

Coronavirus Capital Project Fund provides up to $5 million for broadband infrastructure in distressed communities and Indian country, or up to $2 million for other applicants, with priority to tribal entities.

Artists at the Center is a Seattle Center multi-year program offering performance opportunities to emerging and established artists with focus on equity and social justice across music, dance, theater, and interdisciplinary work.

Washington State Department of Commerce offers $1 million in Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation grants through the BEST Act to support manufacturing job growth and workforce development, with priority for rural communities.

Mini Grants provide funding to schools, PTAs, and community groups for safe walking and biking initiatives including events, rodeos, murals, and student outdoor gear.