WASHINGTON STATE
ADDED ON DECEMBER 22, 2025: The Washington State Department of Commerce has issued a funding opportunity to support planning and readiness activities for capital projects expected to be completed or shovel-ready within the next five years. This includes funding for pre-development and pre-construction work, such as feasibility studies, design, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. These small grants (less than $50,000) are for nonprofits that have identified a critical planning or design component for their capital project but lack the resources to fund it. $390,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $50,000. Proposals are due on January 20, 2026 and February 12, 2026. To down load this funding opportunity, click here.
ADDED ON DECEMBER 18, 2025: The Washington State Department of Commerce has issued a funding opportunity to expand post-conviction legal services that help people overcome barriers to jobs, housing and education. Commerce will award up to 12 regional grants between $67,000 and $330,000. Proposals are due on February 4, 2026. To download the RFP, click here.
ADDED ON DECEMBER 18, 2025: The Washington State Department of Commerce has issued a funding opportunity to provide support services for people returning to communities after incarceration. This includes pre- and post-release navigation, employment support, training, cross-system coordination, healing-centered practices and other supports. More than 2.25 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with awards ranging from $80,000 to $400,000. Proposals are due on February 13, 2026. To download the request for proposals, click here.
ADDED ON DECEMBER 2, 2025: The City of Spokane has issued a funding opportunity under the federally sponsored Continuum of Care funding to address homelessness in Spokane. Those interested in submitting a proposal for consideration must meet with City Staff for technical assistance before December 11, 2025; and complete and submit the application and all required documents by midnight on Monday, December 15, 2025. Applications must be submitted via email to chhsrfp@spokanecity.org. Nearly $6 million is being made available under this funding opportunity. To download the official Request for Proposal, click here.
ADDED ON NOVEMBER 21, 2025: The Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention has issued a funding opportunity to improve public health and safety through effective firearm violence reduction initiatives. Target communities must be disproportionately affected by firearm violence. Successful applicants should use evidence-based and evidence-informed violence intervention strategies that are culturally relevant and community-led. A total of $1,200,000 is being made available under this two year funding opportunity with maximum awards of $200,000 per year. Proposals are due on December 2, 2025. To download the RFP, click here.
ADDED ON NOVEMBER 17, 2025: The City of Spokane has issued a funding opportunity to increase and/or preserve the supply of affordable housing units serving extremely-low (30% of Area Median Income) and very-low-income households (below 50% of Area Median Income) in the City of Spokane. An estimated $1,124,000 in federal funds will be available for affordable housing development through the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Request for Proposals (RFP). $374,000 is allocated to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). $750,000 is allocated for award to any HOME eligible applicant. Applications for new construction of affordable multi-unit rental housing, acquisition of multi-unit rental housing, and rehabilitation of multi-unit rental housing will be prioritized for funding. Proposals are due on January 15, 2026. To download the RFP, click here.