Grants for Individuals

Grants to Washington building owners for early compliance with new building energy standards. Funding is intended to encourage building owners to complete mandatory updates to large buildings well in advance of the legal deadline to do so. This program is intended...

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, school programs, government agencies, tribes, and individuals for outdoor recreation programs and projects serving underserved youth. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting a grant applicat...

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, for-profits, CBOs, government agencies, and Tribal entities to provide services to veterans, military personnel, and their families in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior t...

Fellowships to Washington individuals in eligible locations for leadership development and community improvement. Fellows will receive a stipend, coaching, and training, and attend retreats and monthly gatherings. The goal of the program is to bring together a col...

In-kind support to Washington property owners and renters to plant trees in eligible locations. This program provides trees and materials to keep the trees alive and healthy. Priority will be given to areas with low tree canopy and greater need. The program offers...

Grants of $15,000 to Washington artists in eligible locations to offset basic living and career-related expenses. In addition to funds, recipients will also receive promotional support. Applications are invited from artists whose creative practice is rooted in eng...

Grants of up to $7,000 to Washington individuals, organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals for innovative arts and cultural projects that benefit visitors and residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts activities and projects that prov...

Grants to Washington artists to develop and create public works of art in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow artists to “adopt” fire hydrants and create artistic designs for them. The goal of this program is to embrace the artistic talents of loc...

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, private landowners and government agencies for marine habitat conservation and restoration initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that restore, enhance, and protect habitat...

Award to a Washington individual or organization to honor outstanding community service in eligible locations. The award is intended to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of a resident or organization that deserves community recognition. Applicants must be locate...

Opportunity for Washington poets to be chosen as the poet laureate in eligible regions. All forms of poetry are eligible. The selected laureate will participate in city events and public openings, and promote interest in literature and poetry. Eligible poets must ...

Opportunity for Washington high school students to participate in a week-long educational leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 undergraduate college scholarship. Participating youth will be instructed on the American political process and me...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Washington veterans, guardsmen, active-duty service members, and families of current or former service members to develop an arts practice. Funding is intended to help successful applicants pursue personal growth and find a voice through ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho artists for arts initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote the accessibility, excellence, growth, and innovation of the arts. The grant provides funding for...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Washington individuals, groups, and arts, business, and community organizations for arts-related initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events and programs that are free for local residents and visitors. The goal of th...

Grants to Oregon and Washington librarians, teachers, and counselors for classroom supplies. Applicants must work with grades K-5 and be a member of the funder's credit union. Funding is intended for furniture, books, technology, writing supplies, and other necess...

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, faith-based entities, and individuals in eligible areas for programs that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for residents. Grants requests are lim...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations, groups, and property owners for historic preservation projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the restoration, rehabilitation, an...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington arts and cultural organizations, community-based organizations, groups, and individual artists in eligible locations for project and operating support. Funding is intended for activities in a range of disciplines, including bu...

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC florists for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to allow retail floral owners to continue their education through in-person industry events, community courses, or webinar class...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and businesses for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for improvements to trails, parks, and recreational events to increase public enjoyment. E...

Fellowships of $10,000 to Washington individual artists and teams of artists to recognize artistic contributions. The fellowship is intended to acknowledge exceptional achievements in a range of artistic disciplines, including media, literary, performing, and visu...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington medical research and social service agencies for medical research, community humanitarian services, and services to individuals with physical or mental disabilities in eligible regions. Organizations must operate within or sign...

Grants to Idaho and Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible counties. Focus areas include community service, education and youth, environment, and emergency energy assistance. Individuals and families with documente...

Grants to Washington artists, community-based groups, and neighborhood arts councils in eligible locations to support arts and cultural events and festivals held in local parks. Funding is intended to activate parks located in economically distressed and disadvant...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Tribal artists to advance Native visual arts. Eligible artistic disciplines include drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and fiber art...

Grants of $500 to Louisiana teachers in eligible locations for projects that benefit K-12 students. Funding is intended for activities that involve student investigation and meet the needs and curiosity of students. These grants help teachers try an interesting pr...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington organizations, municipalities, tribes, and individuals for projects related to historic preservation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the preparat...

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Washington early-career independent visual artists, artist groups, and collaborative teams in eligible locations to exhibit contemporary art in different mediums. Funding and support are intended to promote the work of artis...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for community benefit projects and higher education. Funding is intended to support capital maintenance projects, education and training, program expansion, and sci...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington K-12 public school teachers and teams of teachers for educational and extracurricular programs that benefit students. Funding is intended for programs that enhance student learning and promote the professional development of t...

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and groups to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and events that attract visitors and commerce to the area. The grant program seeks to promote tou...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington business and property owners for neighborhood development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance and functionality of business entran...

Grants to Washington entities, organizations, and individuals in eligible locations to promote local tourism. Funding is intended for events and projects that attract out-of-county visitors. Grant funds may be used for advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distri...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations, individuals, groups, and artists in eligible regions for arts and cultural projects for the benefit of the local community. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Priority fund...

In-kind grants to Washington individuals to plant trees in eligible residential neighborhoods. The purpose of this program is to encourage residents to plant and maintain healthy trees in their yards. In addition to free trees, residents can expect to get help sel...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington youth in eligible locations to support community service projects. Funding is intended to improve the local community. Projects may be performed independently by local youth or may be performed in connection with a school club ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia theater professionals in eligible regions to address urgent needs, including personal and medical emergencies and the resulting lack of income. Eligible applicants include actors, designers, director...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington individuals, youth groups, and neighborhood associations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for beautification activities including tree planting, community celebrations, env...

Financial support to Washington individuals in eligible regions to help pay monthly rental fees. Funding is intended to prevent homelessness by assisting eligible individuals with back rent. Eligible applicants have a household income that does not exceed 80% of t...

Grants to Washington personnel affiliated with state nonprofit research institutions for studies that promote technology development. The program is intended to provide employees, including faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and research scientists, with funding prim...

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska professional writers for assistance with medical expenses. Eligible applicants are fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and horror writers who can verify their status as professional writers. Funding is intended to cov...

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, clubs, artists, cultural and neighborhood groups, schools, and event organizers to support community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety ...

Opportunity for Washington, DC homeowners and renters to receive the benefits of solar installations. Applicants must meet the appropriate income levels to qualify for the program. Individuals who own their rooftops can qualify for no-cost private rooftop installa...

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California children and youth for medical equipment to improve their quality of life. Funding is intended to help young people with physical or developmental challenges gain access to specialized devices, mobility aids, or ...

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit children with disabilities. Funding is intended to assist children facing mobility challenges who are in special need of financial assistance. The grant can help children under...

Financial assistance to Oregon and Washington individuals with ovarian cancer to assist with ongoing expenses. Funding is intended for transportation costs, medical costs, specialist visits, and general support with expenses such as rent and utilities. Applicants ...

Grants to Washington individual land owners to improve fish passage on private forested land. Funding is intended to fix fish passage barriers in the form of culverts, bridges, and fords, or to remove barriers on fish-bearing streams. Priority is given to projects...

Grants to Washington individuals and households in eligible locations for disaster recovery assistance. Funding is intended to assist residents whose homes were damaged in recent floods. The grant program aims to help people deal with their immediate needs in the ...

Grants to Washington low-income seniors in eligible regions for assistance with basic needs. The program will provide a monthly stipend to seniors to pay for household incidentals and personal care items. Eligible seniors are those with an income of $18,000 or les...