How much funding does Eastside Community Aid Grant Fund provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Eastside Community Aid Grant Fund?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around October.

Who is eligible for Eastside Community Aid Grant Fund?

Geography: Located in east King County, Washington State. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Operating expenses; Office expenses; Salary/wages (unless directly attributable to the funded project); Services and projects.

How often is Eastside Community Aid Grant Fund offered?

Eastside Community Aid Grant Fund runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected October 31, 2026.

Eastside Community Aid Grant Fund

Eastside Community Aid

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Housing Grants for Nonprofits Hunger Grants Grants for Mental Health

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: October 31, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

Located in east King County, Washington State

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Budget Limit: Annual budget cannot exceed $5 million
Project Alignment: Project must align with ECA's mission to address housing, hunger, and mental health

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: ECA does not provide funds for:
Not eligible: Operating expenses
Not eligible: Office expenses
Not eligible: Salary/wages (unless directly attributable to the funded project)
Not eligible: ECA does fund:
Not eligible: Services and projects

Overview

Geographic Scope: East King County, Washington State

Mission Focus Areas:

Housing
Hunger
Mental health

Eligibility Requirements

Organization Type: 501(c)(3) organizations only
Budget Limit: Annual budget cannot exceed $5 million
Location: Must be located in east King County, Washington State
Project Alignment: Project must align with ECA's mission to address housing, hunger, and mental health

Funding Restrictions

ECA does not provide funds for:

Operating expenses
Office expenses
Salary/wages (unless directly attributable to the funded project)

ECA does fund:

Services and projects

Award Timeline

Grant Cycle Opens: September
Application Deadline: October 31
Awards Announced: December

How to Apply

Application Process

Download Application Form: Download the grant application document from the organization's website at https://ecathriftshop.org/grantfunds
Complete Application: Fill out all required sections according to instructions included in the application document
Submit Application: Submit completed application by the deadline

Application Materials

Grant application form (available for download)
Instructions for completion (included with application form)

Note: Specific required materials, narrative questions, and submission format details are included in the downloadable application document.

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What Eastside Community Aid actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026: 28
Total given: $204K
Median grant: $7,000
Range: $200–$15K

By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Redmond, WA; Bellevue, WA; Issaquah, WA.
7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
36% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Farms for Life · Woodinville, WA

Food

$15K
Renewal Food Bank · Bellevue, WA

Food

$15K
Hopelink · Redmond, WA

Kirkland Food program

$15K
Assistance League of the Eastside · Redmond, WA

General Support for Hours Worked

$11K
The Sophia Way · Bellevue, WA

Shelter support for homeless women

$10K