Washington State Student and Youth Homelessness COVID-19 Response Fund

Washington State Student and Youth Homelessness COVID-19 Response Fund

Status: CLOSED - As of March 30, 2021, all available funds have been granted out and the fund is no longer accepting applications.

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

Contact: Liza Burell, Program Director, (206) 805-6143