Washington Grants
Last updated November 15, 2026
There are currently 58 active grants available to Washington applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| RFP: Programmatic environmental impact statement for transit-oriented development Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · Varies The goal of this project is to issue a statewide programmatic EIS that proves useful to jurisdictions evaluating zoning changes and related issues for transit-oriented development projects. | |
| Lower Snake River Energy Replacement Analysis Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · Varies Request for proposals from qualified organizations or firms to conduct a study identifying electricity generation, transmission, energy storage, energy efficiency and grid support services needed to maintain a reliable and resilient… | |
| Council 2 Union Member Continuing Education Scholarships (WSCCCE) American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K AFSCME Council 2 (WSCCCE) awards five $1,000 continuing-education scholarships each year to members in good standing of a WSCCCE-affiliated local. MEMBER-GATED.) | |
| Building Communities Fund Grants - 2027–2029 Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · 25% reimbursement of eligible project costs Capital funding available for non-residential community and social service facilities. This program reimburses 25% of eligible project costs. | |
| Stuntz Mycology Fund Small Grants Daniel E Stuntz Memorial Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The Stuntz Mycology Fund awards Small Grants for purposes such as buying supplies or equipment for workshops or research, purchasing mycological books, or running educational events such as forays and lectures by guest speakers. | |
| Preconstruction & Technical Assistance Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding for preconstruction activities and technical assistance to support multifamily rental housing development. | |
| Commercialization Initiation Grants M J Murdock Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $75K The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust's Commercialization Initiation program funds the step between a laboratory discovery and a product. | |
| Climate Planning Grants Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · $750M Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to distribute $7.5 million in remaining grant funding to support communities conducting comprehensive planning for climate change. | |
| Stuntz Mycology Fund Mini Grants Daniel E Stuntz Memorial Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250 The Stuntz Mycology Fund awards Mini Grants to K-12 teachers, other educators and students in the Pacific Northwest, most often to buy supplies for projects related to fungi such as cultivation workshops or school science fairs. | |
| Apple Health and Homes Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) Units 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… |
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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.
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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