Healthy Communities and Parks Fund - Tier 2 (WA) Grant

Healthy Communities and Parks Fund - Tier 2 (WA) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: King County Parks
Amount: US $15,000 - US $250,000
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Summary

The Healthy Communities and Parks Fund - Tier 2 (WA) promotes access to parks and recreational facilities in underserved communities, aiming to reduce health disparities. Grants ranging from $15,000 to $250,000 support projects like enhancing urban farms, renovating park areas with cultural art, and providing inclusive recreational programs for Latino communities in South King County, thus fostering community engagement and health equity.

Overview

Healthy Communities and Parks Fund - Tier 2 (WA) The Healthy Communities & Parks Fund (HCPF), part of the Targeted Equity Grant Program, supports projects that increase access to recreation and use of parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities in underserved areas and communities. This grant program intends to reduce health disparities in various underserved communities and invest in their capacities to meet the unique needs of their residents. Examples of Funded Projects Improving access to Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands by extending open hours, installing ADA trails, adding site amenities that include signage and expanded u-pick gardens, and enhancing site stewardship Renovating and improving the popular areas bordering the playfields of Garfield Park with historic and culturally relevant public art installations, site furnishings, a loop path, ADA ramps, inclusive play equipment, safety upgrades, and a new restroom facility Connecting the Latino/Latina/Latinx immigrant community in South King County with culturally relevant, multilingual parks, recreation, and outdoor opportunities through youth soccer programs, summer camps, and parent advocacy Funding Awards between $15,000 and $250,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Applicants:City or Town Nonprofit organization Tribal organization Fiscally-sponsored organizationEligible Project Types:Acquisition Feasibility Study Planning and Design Construction Programs Community Capacity Building