Small-Scale Community Development Funding in Washington (USA)
GrantID: 1749
Grant Funding Amount Low: $100
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $1,000
Summary
This opportunity offers modest financial support for community-oriented efforts across several West Coast regions. The funding is generally available to nonprofit organizations and groups that operate with nonprofit sponsorship, with an emphasis on activities that contribute to social well-being, community development, or environmental improvement. While the program is not open to individuals or for-profit businesses, it is intended to assist organizations that are working toward positive change within their local areas. The grants are available to applicants located in select states along the West Coast, particularly communities within California, Oregon, and Washington.
The funds, which typically reach up to about one thousand dollars, are meant to help strengthen local initiatives, events, outreach efforts, and programs that uplift residents or support neighborhood vitality. Because the award amounts are intentionally small, the goal is to distribute assistance broadly and ensure that many groups can benefit. The support is often used for community engagement activities, educational initiatives, cultural programming, environmental work, or efforts that address housing, health, or economic stability. The intent is to supplement resources for organizations that focus on meaningful and inclusive impact rather than large-scale commercial projects.
Applicants are expected to show that they serve the public interest and contribute to healthier, more sustainable, or more equitable communities. The opportunity is ongoing throughout the year, allowing organizations to request assistance when it best supports their planning. Applicants usually need to submit documentation showing their nonprofit status or sponsorship and allow sufficient time before funds are needed.
Though modest in size, these grants can provide valuable help to smaller organizations that rely on community support. They are designed to encourage locally driven solutions, expand access to beneficial programs, and reinforce mission-aligned work happening throughout the region.
If you are located in Washington and working in the area of Community Development & Services, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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