Washington Education Funding via Beneficial State Foundation
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington can receive up to US $1,000 in sponsorship funding for capital campaigns, program operations, or events. Beneficial State Foundation supports transformative social justice, education, youth development, and related work for organizations in Washington, with priority given to existing clients and partners; requests must be submitted 60 days before funds are needed.
Beneficial State Foundation
Comis Foundation Grants for Education Programs
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving outcomes for children and youth, including those in Washington, can apply for Comis Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $75,000 to support programs, policy work, and organizational capacity. Funding may back pilot projects, proof-of-concept efforts, innovation, and multi-year capacity building or general operating support.
The Comis Foundation
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Support for Education
Grants from Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation help Washington education nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations provide direct services in education, health and human services, arts and culture, and community service. Eligible groups must serve low-income, rural, or underserved people, especially at-risk youth and individuals with special needs, and keep administrative costs low.
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
Norcliffe Foundation Grants for Washington Education
With a mission to improve quality of life, The Norcliffe Foundation provides Washington education nonprofits with funding for programs, capital projects, capacity building, and general operations. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations in the Puget Sound region’s eleven counties, including King, Pierce, Snohomish, and others, working in education and related community services.
The Norcliffe Foundation
Washington Federal Foundation Community Development Grants
Nonprofit organizations near a WaFd Bank branch in Washington that primarily serve low- and moderate-income communities can apply for Washington Federal Foundation’s Community Impact Grants, offering up to US $5,000 for housing, economic development, community revitalization, and job development programs. Education nonprofits with workforce training or economic mobility programs may be eligible.
Washington Federal Foundation
Washington Federal Foundation Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit organizations providing community services and education-related programs for low- and moderate-income people in Washington can access funding through Washington Federal Foundation for social services, financial literacy, housing, and job development initiatives. Grants of US $1,000 - US $5,000 may benefit education nonprofits offering basic skills training, workforce development, or financial education near WaFd Bank branches.
Washington Federal Foundation
Education and Community Funding from Perdue Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington can seek funding for programs in education, agriculture, environment, hunger and poverty relief, health, social services, and public safety. Focused on broad community betterment, Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation offers up to US $1,000 to organizations endorsed by a Perdue associate in eligible states, including Washington.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Washington Capital Project Funding via Murdock Trust
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Education and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal entities, and select government institutions in Washington can seek capital funding for construction, renovation, property purchase, and major facility upgrades. Focused on capacity-building, M J Murdock Charitable Trust prioritizes projects in education and related fields that have raised at least 40% of total costs and primarily serve the Pacific Northwest.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Education Capacity Funding from Murdock Trust
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal entities, and select government institutions in Washington can seek more than US $50,000 to expand programs and add staff through strategic project grants. M J Murdock Charitable Trust supports capacity-building in areas like education and leadership development, prioritizing projects with significant impact in the Pacific Northwest and diversified funding profiles.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Education and Basic Needs Funding from Bamford Foundation
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Washington 501(c)(3) education and human services nonprofits can access funding through the Bamford Foundation to support basic needs, early learning, expanded learning, and postsecondary access programs in greater Tacoma and Pierce County. Grants up to US $15,000 typically support general operations or program costs, with a two-step LOI and full application process.
The Bamford Foundation
Education and Community Funding from Foster Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status working on education, human services, health, or community engagement in Washington and the broader Pacific Northwest can seek support for programs and services. With a mission to strengthen communities, Foster Foundation provides long-term funding partnerships that may benefit education-focused nonprofits serving underserved children, women, seniors, and other disadvantaged populations.
Foster Foundation
PacifiCorp Foundation Grants for Washington Arts
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Washington education and cultural nonprofits, 501(c)(3) organizations, youth groups, schools, and qualifying government entities can access funding through PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation for arts and culture projects, including festivals, museums, music, theater, and visual arts. Programs serving communities in the listed Washington counties may be eligible for awards up to US $10,000.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Touring Arts Funding for Western Presenters via Creative West
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Washington 501(c)(3) arts and community presenters, government units, higher education institutions, and tribal governments can access funding through Creative West to bring touring performers and literary artists to their communities; awards US $2,000 - US $3,000 for regional touring costs. Education-focused nonprofits offering performing arts or literary programming may be eligible.
Creative West
Community Development Funding from Banner Bank
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Washington working on housing, youth programs, financial education, or economic development can apply for Banner Bank’s Banner Gives community support grants. Funding prioritizes programs serving low- and moderate-income residents and may benefit education-focused nonprofits offering academic achievement, financial literacy, civic involvement, or social-emotional development initiatives.
Banner Bank
Perdue Foundation Support for Washington Education
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington can apply for the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation’s corporate giving program; awards more than US $1,000 for community programs. Funding may support education, agriculture, environment, hunger and poverty relief, health and social services, public safety, and cultural heritage initiatives in communities where Perdue associates live and work.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Youth Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Charlotte Martin Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Washington education nonprofits serving youth ages 6–18, especially BIPOC-led and rural organizations, can access funding through the Charlotte Martin Foundation for athletics, culture, and education programs or general operating support. Eligible organizations must be headquartered in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska, with programs taking place within this five-state region.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
Washington Historic Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits in Washington planning or educating around historic preservation can seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 for local projects. National Trust for Historic Preservation supports planning, capacity-building, and outreach that advance preservation, which may benefit education-focused nonprofits incorporating preservation education or community forums into their work.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Education and Youth Grants for Nonprofits from Inukai Family Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Inukai Family Foundation provides Washington education nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations with grants for positive youth development, educational programs, senior care, health, and Japanese cultural awareness. Eligible organizations must serve communities in Oregon, Idaho, or Southwest Washington, including several Washington counties, and demonstrate measurable community impact through their programs.
Inukai Family Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Innovia Foundation
Pre proposal due Jan 9, 2027
Nonprofits, public entities, and tribes in eastern Washington can seek Innovia Foundation’s Community Grants to build, expand, or sustain education and youth development programs, including capacity building and capital needs. Awards of US $2,500 - US $15,000 support work in counties such as Spokane, Whitman, Adams, and others across the region.
Innovia Foundation
Heritage Preservation Grants for Nonprofits from National Trust
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofits, public agencies, and accredited colleges preserving African American cultural heritage sites can apply for US $50,000 - US $150,000 from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund for capital projects, planning, programming, or capacity building. Washington education-focused organizations that steward historic Black schools, campuses, or museums may be eligible for this National Trust for Historic Preservation program.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
First Technology Federal Credit Union Grants for Education
Applications due Mar 10, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington providing STEM, early childhood literacy, or financial education programs can apply for First Technology Federal Credit Union’s community grants and sponsorships to support programmatic or capacity-building needs. Organizations serving children and families, particularly in underserved communities, may be eligible if they are within the funder’s Washington service footprint.
First Technology Federal Credit Union
PacifiCorp Foundation Grants for Washington STEM
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Education nonprofits and schools in Washington offering STEM education, literacy, K–12 or higher education, workforce development, or youth development programs can seek funding to support these initiatives. With a mission to strengthen communities, PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation provides up to US $10,000 for projects in its Washington service-area counties focused on education and energy-related learning.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Ninety Nine Girlfriends Grants for Washington Education
Letter of inquiry due Mar 21, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored groups in Washington working in child and youth educational equity, environmental education, housing stability, or women’s economic empowerment may be eligible for US $50,000 - US $100,000. Focused on education, Ninety Nine Girlfriends invites organizations impacting Clark County youth and families to apply for project or general operating support.
Ninety Nine Girlfriends
Washington Education Funding via BECU Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 24, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in Washington can receive up to US $50,000 to advance learning, from early education through college, through BECU Foundation’s People Helping People Awards. Grants from BECU Foundation also support related areas like basic needs, community development, and wellness, and require nomination by a BECU member in the communities it serves.
BECU Foundation
Washington Education Funding via Paul Lauzier Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Education nonprofits, schools, and public entities in Washington can seek funding for program support, equipment, and capital projects through the Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation. Focused on education, youth, community development, public health and safety, and agriculture, it especially favors rural communities in central and eastern Washington, with emphasis on Grant County.
Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation
Community and Environmental Funding from PacifiCorp Foundation
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Washington education and community nonprofits, government entities, and other 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding for community enhancement and environmental respect projects, including libraries, science centers, parks, trails, gardens, and affordable housing. PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation supports work in eligible Washington counties served by Pacific Power, which may benefit education-focused programs with community or environmental components.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Universal Corporation Support for Education Programs
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering K–12, early learning, higher education, or life-skills programs in Washington’s Benton or Yakima counties can seek funding for programmatic initiatives. With a mission to strengthen communities, Universal Corporation provides grants up to US $5,000 for education, well-being, civic and arts, and environmental stewardship efforts in its priority locations.
Universal Corporation