Washington State Student and Youth Homelessness COVID-19 Response Fund

Geographic Scope: Washington State

Focus Areas:

• Support for PK-12 students and youth/young adults (ages 13-24) experiencing homelessness
• Flexible funding to address diverse needs of students and youth impacted by COVID-19
• Funds intended to enhance, not replace federal, state, or local public funding

Target Population:

• Nonprofit organizations serving early learning, K-12, or youth/young adults experiencing homelessness
• School districts
• Local tribes
• Fiscally sponsored organizations also eligible

Eligibility Requirements:

• Located in Washington State
• Serve early learning program students, K-12 students, and/or youth and young adults (ages 13-24) experiencing homelessness
• Includes those living unsheltered, in shelters, in hotels/motels, or in doubled-up/couch-surfing situations

Priority Populations:

• Equity: Organizations serving PK-12 students and youth in marginalized populations most impacted by COVID-19, including:
  • Blacks/African Americans
  • Latinx
  • American Indians/Alaskan Natives
  • LGBTQ
  • Youth with disabilities
  • Pregnant or parenting youth and young adults
  • Immigrant/refugee populations
  • Non-English speakers
  • Youth with prior or current legal system involvement
  • Commercially sexually exploited children
  • Youth in households with domestic violence
• Geographic Diversity: Organizations serving students/youth in all parts of Washington State, including rural areas

Application Process

Application Forms: Hosted on SurveyMonkey

• Student Fund Application Form
• Youth and Young Adult Fund Application Form

Timeline:

• Applications reviewed on rolling basis (while funding was available)
• Applicants notified via email of award status
• Award letters issued first, followed by funds within 2-3 weeks of award letter receipt

Note: Fund is currently closed as of 3/30/21 with no new applications being accepted.