CARE Together Fund

Renamed the CARE Together Fund to focus on equitable community recovery. CARE stands for "Communities Aligned around Racial Equity."

Geographic Scope: South King County

Focus Areas:

• Basic needs (primary focus)
• Food insecurity
• Rental assistance
• Diapers and personal protective equipment
• Mental health and domestic violence support
• Housing
• Support for communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic

Priority: Black and Brown led and serving organizations in South King County with budgets under $1 million.

Eligibility:

• Organizations serving BIPOC, refugee, and immigrant communities
• BIPOC-led and serving organizations
• Organizations with budgets under $1 million (preferred)
• Addressing food security, housing, and mental health
• Trusted by and embedded in communities most impacted by pandemic

What They Don't Fund: Not specified

Committee Members:

• Anthony Baxter
• Benita R. Horn
• LeAnne Moss
• Hiroshi Nakano
• Ebony Pattenaude
• Yvette Perrantes
• Dr. Linda Smith

Application Process

Current Status: Not accepting requests at this time. Process will reopen in late 2025.

How Grants Are Made:

• No formal application process currently in place
• A committee made up of representatives from community organizations works with RRCF's Executive Director
• The committee identifies the greatest community needs as they emerge
• Grants are identified based on rapid assessment of community needs

Nominating Your Organization:

1. Contact the foundation
2. Put your group's name in front of the committee
3. Committee will identify organizations for grants

If applying when process reopens in late 2025:

• Contact RRCF for application details
• Be prepared to demonstrate service to BIPOC, refugee, or immigrant communities
• Show budget information (preferred budget under $1 million)
• Document work in food security, housing, or mental health