Washington Grants

Last updated October 24, 2026

There are currently 62 active grants available to Washington applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

62 grants in Washington
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OHY's Youth Lead Project

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Nov 9, 2026 · Varies

Request for Application (RFA) from Housing Division for youth leadership project funding opportunity.

Capital Readiness Advisors for Community Capacity Initiative

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Nov 16, 2026 · Varies

Request for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQ) seeking capital readiness advisors for community capacity initiative.

2026 Capital Programs Tribal Homeownership Funding Cycle

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Nov 16, 2026 · Varies

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from Housing Division supporting community-based tribal organizations, tribal housing authorities, and federally recognized tribes' creation of first-time homeownership opportunities through…

Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate Program Round 2

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Nov 20, 2026 · $500M

Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking firms to develop and administer a $5 million electric vehicle (EV) point-of-sale rebate program.

Anaerobic Dairy Digester Program

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Dec 1, 2026 · $1.1B

Grant funding to build, repair or upgrade anaerobic digester systems that capture methane from dairy manure and other organic waste. Supports agricultural sustainability and renewable energy development.

Third-Party Broadband Engineer Firm

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Dec 4, 2026 · Varies

Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Energy Division for third-party broadband engineering services.

AVAHO Catalyst Grants

Assoc of Va Hematology Oncology Inc · Foundation

Not published · Up to $25K

The Association of VA Hematology/Oncology (AVAHO) provides Catalyst Grants to members in good standing to further cancer care for Veterans; the stated Catalyst Grant amount is $25,000, supporting investigators whose studies improve care of…

Tribal Set-Aside

Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State

Not published · Varies

Funding opportunity specifically for federally recognized Indian Tribes in Washington State and housing providers serving low-income members of tribal communities.

Bella's Voice Charity Partnership / Charity of the Month Grant

Bella's Voice · Foundation

Not published · Varies

Bella's Voice, a Washington State 501(c)(3) animal-welfare thrift-store nonprofit, invites registered WA 501(c)(3) nonprofits with an animal-welfare mission to submit a Charity Partnership Application to receive grants and be featured as a…

Apple Health and Homes Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) Units Grant

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Not published · Varies

Grant funding is available to Eligible Multi-Family Housing Projects in the King and North Central Behavioral Health Regions for the purpose of establishing project-based permanent supportive housing units dedicated for eligible AHAH…

Continuing Affordability

Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State

Not published · Varies

Funding opportunity to support continued affordability of multifamily rental housing projects.

Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grants

Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc · Foundation

Rolling · Up to $40K

The Ben B. Cheney Foundation makes grants to nonprofits in communities where Cheney Lumber mills operated (e.g., Pierce County, WA, and parts of Oregon and California).

2026 Preconstruction & Technical Assistance

Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State

Not published · Varies

Funding for preconstruction and technical assistance for multifamily rental housing projects. Awards announced June 17, 2026.

College Spark Washington Education Equity Fund

College Spark Washington · Foundation

Not published · $150K – $180K

College Spark Washington's Education Equity Fund (EEF) supports work designed to dismantle barriers to equity in education for students in high school and at community and technical colleges in Washington State.

North Sound Health Equity Scholarship

Chuckanut Health Foundation · Foundation

Not published · $500 – $5K

The North Sound Health Equity Scholarship (Chuckanut Health Foundation, with PeaceHealth and other partners) supports students of color who are pursuing a career in health care and intend to serve North Sound communities -- Whatcom…

Periodic update grants for 2027

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Not published · Varies

Counties and cities with a 2027 periodic update deadline are eligible to receive periodic update grants.

Multifamily Rental Affordable Housing - Tribal Funding

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Not published · Varies

The Department of Commerce's Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU) is soliciting applications from Tribes and/or Tribally-Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) for multifamily rental affordable housing projects needing capital funding.

Flood Resilience Grants

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Not published · Varies

Flood resilience grants available from Public Works Board to support communities in improving resilience to flooding.

Albert Haller Foundation Community Grants

Albert Haller Foundation · Foundation

Not published · Varies

Grants to charitable organizations and for capital projects benefiting Clallam County, Washington.

Clean Energy Siting and Permitting (CESP) grants

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Not published · $485M

Commerce is now accepting applications for $4.85 million in Clean Energy Siting and Permitting (CESP) grants to help local governments and tribes improve the siting and permitting of clean energy projects across Washington state.

Okanogan Soil Remediation Pilot Project

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Not published · Varies

Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified nonprofit organizations and local governments to implement a soil remediation pilot project in Okanogan County.

Washington Women's Foundation Advocacy Grant

Washington Women's Foundation · Foundation

Not published · $150K

The Advocacy Grant scales impact through policy and systems change. It is a multi-year, unrestricted grant of $50,000 per year for three years.

Equitable Access to Credit Grant Program

Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State

Not published · Varies

Request for Application (RFA) from Economic Development requesting applications for grants to qualified lending institutions to provide Washington state businesses in historically underserved communities with access to credit.

Council 2 Dependent Scholarships (WSCCCE)

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees · Foundation

Not published · $2K – $20K

The Washington State Council of County & City Employees (AFSCME Council 2) awards yearly scholarships to children who are dependents or under legal guardianship of a local union member in good standing: one $5,000 four-year renewable award…

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About grants in Washington

Washington channels public funding through agencies like ArtsWA (the Washington State Arts Commission), the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, and the Department of Commerce, which leads economic and community development. The state also hosts an unusually deep philanthropic sector, anchored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, the Seattle Foundation, and the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust in Vancouver. Together these public and private funders support nonprofits, schools, housing, and the arts across the state.

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Grants for Nonprofits in Washington 29Housing Grants for Nonprofits in Washington 20Affordable Housing Grants in Washington 14Grants for Native Americans in Washington 14Community Development Grants in Washington 9Grants for Education in Washington 8Environmental Grants in Washington 7Capacity Building Grants in Washington 6Grants for Capital Funding in Washington 5Grants for Arts in Washington 4Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants in Washington 4Energy Efficiency Grants in Washington 4Grants for Women in Washington 4Grants for Science Research in Washington 3Grants for BIPOC in Washington 2Community Services Grants in Washington 2Domestic Violence Grants in Washington 2Environmental Conservation Grants in Washington 2Healthcare Grants in Washington 2Human & Social Service Grants in Washington 2Grants for Seniors in Washington 2Small Grants for Nonprofits in Washington 2Social Justice Grants in Washington 2Supportive Housing Grants in Washington 2Grants for Youth Programs in Washington 2Grants for After-School Programs in Washington 1Agriculture Grants in Washington 1Grants for Animal Rescue in Washington 1Grants for Cancer Nonprofits in Washington 1College Prep Grants in Washington 1Developmental Disabilities Grants in Washington 1Economic Services Grants in Washington 1Educational Equity Grants in Washington 1Family Services Grants in Washington 1Food Security Grants in Washington 1Grants for Grassroots Organizations in Washington 1Hardship Grants in Washington 1Grants for Homeless in Washington 1Grants for K-12 Schools in Washington 1Grants for Land Conservation in Washington 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants are available in Washington?

Key Washington agencies include ArtsWA (the Washington State Arts Commission) for arts and culture, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for K-12 education, the Washington State Housing Finance Commission for affordable housing, and the Department of Commerce for economic and community development. Each administers its own grant and funding programs with distinct eligibility rules and deadlines.

What foundations serve Washington?

Washington is home to some of the country's largest private funders, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, headquartered in Seattle. The Seattle Foundation serves as a major community foundation for the Puget Sound region, and the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust in Vancouver funds arts, education, science, and human services across the Pacific Northwest.

Are there grants for Washington nonprofits?

Yes. Washington nonprofits can pursue state funding through agencies such as the Department of Commerce, ArtsWA, and OSPI, alongside private grants from the Seattle Foundation, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, and the Gates Foundation. Strong applications typically align a clear community need with each funder's priorities and reporting expectations.

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