How much funding does Market Community Safety Net provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Market Community Safety Net?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Market Community Safety Net offered?

Market Community Safety Net accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Market Community Safety Net

Pike Place Market Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Note: Program operates on rolling basis for emergency needs as they arise.”

Overview

Market Community Safety Net

Geographic Scope: Pike Place Market, Seattle, Washington

Focus Areas: Emergency financial assistance for people experiencing sudden financial crises

Eligibility: Available to people who are:

Working in Pike Place Market

Living in Pike Place Market

Accessing community services in Pike Place Market

Facing sudden financial crisis needing support to regain stability

Types of Assistance Provided:

Emergency rent assistance

Bill payments

Income replacement support during unemployment or loss of income

Health crisis support

Recent Impact (Last Year):

Provided resources and emergency assistance to 166 people

Distributed $66,647 in total funds

Program Description: A fund facilitating emergency financial assistance for Market workers, residents, and neighbors experiencing unemployment, loss of income, and health risks to help them regain economic stability.

Contact:

Pike Place Market Foundation

93 Pike Street #310, Seattle, WA 98101

Phone: 206-803-9803

Email: info@pikeplacemarketfoundation.org

How to Apply

Applications are processed through The Market Commons resource center.

Process:
1. Contact The Market Commons or Pike Place Market Foundation
2. Speak with a resource specialist about your emergency financial need
3. Resource specialists help you navigate available supports
4. Emergency assistance provided to help regain stability

Required Information:

Documentation of sudden financial crisis

Proof of connection to Pike Place Market (work, residence, or service access)

Details of emergency need (rent, bills, health costs, etc.)

Note: Program operates on rolling basis for emergency needs as they arise.

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What Pike Place Market Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 4
Total given: $1.48M
Median grant: $395K
Range: $85K–$605K

By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Seattle, WA.

Example grants

Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank · Seattle, WA

Food and senior services

$605K
Pike Market Medical Clinic · Seattle, WA

Medical services

$413K
Pike Market Child Care & Preschool · Seattle, WA

Childcare services

$377K
Heritage House at the Market · Seattle, WA

Senior living services

$85K