Washington Community Programs Funding via Beneficial State Foundation
New and established 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington can receive up to US $1,000 in sponsorship funding for social justice, environmental, housing, education, arts, and community programs. Beneficial State Foundation supports projects such as capital campaigns, program operations, and events; requests must be submitted at least 60 days before funds are needed.
Beneficial State Foundation
Comis Foundation Grants for Education Programs
New or early-stage 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children’s and youth education or services can apply for Comis Foundation grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $75,000 for pilot programs, proof-of-concept projects, and capacity building. Washington organizations with national scope and reach may be eligible alongside groups in the San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, and metro Washington, D.C.
The Comis Foundation
Washington New Nonprofit Funding via Creag Foundation
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington with innovative human and social services approaches can seek funding to address social problems and improve the human condition. Creag Foundation supports smaller organizations launching or shifting direction, considering proposals that offer new solutions to existing or previously unaddressed societal issues; applications are by invitation following a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Support for Washington Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing direct services in education, health and human services, arts and culture, or community service to disadvantaged people in Washington can apply for funding; grants from Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation help support low-income, rural, and underserved populations. Eligible groups must operate in select Washington counties and show strong community financial backing.
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
Hypertherm HOPE Foundation Grants for Washington Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and educational organizations in Washington working on health, education, early childhood, food and shelter, environment, disaster relief, or STEM can request small project support through the Hypertherm HOPE Foundation Good Neighbor Grant. King County groups, especially those connected to Hypertherm volunteers, may be eligible for awards up to US $500.
Hypertherm HOPE Foundation
Arts and Scholarship Funding from Thoma Foundation
Nonprofits, fiscally sponsored groups, university departments, and individual scholars in Washington and nationwide can seek support for art exhibitions, academic research, convenings, and education projects tied to the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation’s collection areas. The foundation particularly welcomes bold, innovative visual and media arts or art history projects, with a strong interest in under-resourced and rural communities.
Carl And Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Community Program Funding from Perdue Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington can seek support for community programs addressing education, hunger, agriculture, health, environment, poverty, social services, and public safety. Focused on broad community betterment, the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation offers up to US $1,000, with preference for projects near its major facilities and supported by Perdue associates.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
LFW: Accelerator Grants
Full proposal due Oct 9, 2026
The Legal Foundation of Washington offers Accelerator Grants to support innovative civil justice initiatives. These one-time grants aim to address urgent needs and promote systemic change for historically excluded communities in Washington State. Eligible projects may include legal advocacy for healthcare access for undocumented residents or technology solutions for clearing Legal Financial Obligations. Grants range from $20,000 to $100,000 and are intended for organizations committed to anti-racist work and equitable justice.
The Legal Foundation of Washington
Child Welfare Grants for Washington Nonprofits from NW Children's Foundation
Full proposal due Oct 27, 2026
Child- and family-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington can apply for NW Children's Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $20,000 to support child abuse and trauma prevention, intervention, and treatment. Funding is for one-year general operating or program support, with priority to direct-service agencies in King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap counties, including newer organizations.
NW Children's Foundation
The Impact Fund Support for Justice Litigation
Full proposal due Oct 29, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice can access recoverable grants from The Impact Fund, typically US $10,000 - US $50,000. Funding covers out-of-pocket litigation expenses, and Washington organizations working on systemic justice cases may be especially interested.
The Impact Fund
Washington Capital Project Funding via Murdock Trust
Full proposal due Nov 3, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal entities, and select government institutions in Washington can seek capital funding for construction, renovation, property acquisition, and major facility upgrades. Focused on capacity-building, M J Murdock Charitable Trust prioritizes organizations advancing arts and culture, education, community services, health, environmental stewardship, and related fields, with typical requests more than US $50,000.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Program Expansion Funding from M J Murdock Trust
Full proposal due Nov 3, 2026
Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal entities, and select government institutions can seek more than US $50,000 to launch or expand programs and add key staff positions. M J Murdock Charitable Trust supports capacity-building projects in areas like education, community services, health, arts, environment, and research, prioritizing organizations with diversified funding and strong impact in the Pacific Northwest.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Hypertherm HOPE Community Grants in Washington
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community, education, health, or environmental programs in Washington can apply for Hypertherm HOPE Foundation’s grants of more than US $500. Focus areas include STEM and early childhood education, food access, health and wellness, shelter and housing, disaster relief, substance use disorder, and related community services.
Hypertherm HOPE Foundation
Perdue Foundation Support for Washington Communities
Applications due Dec 31, 2026
New 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington can apply for Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation’s corporate giving program; awards more than US $1,000 for community-focused programs. Funding may support agriculture, environment, education, hunger and poverty relief, health and social services, public safety, and cultural heritage in communities where Perdue associates live and work.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Innovia Foundation
Pre proposal due Jan 9, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public entities, and tribes in eastern Washington can apply for Innovia Foundation’s Community Grant Program to build, expand, or sustain community programs and capacity. Awards of US $2,500 - US $15,000 support education, arts, economic opportunity, health, quality of life, capital projects, and organizational development across the foundation’s 20-county service region.
Innovia Foundation
Community Education Funding from Bamford Foundation
Applications due Jan 29, 2027
Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing basic needs, early learning, expanded learning, or postsecondary access can access funding through the Bamford Foundation, with grants up to US $15,000. New and established organizations in Tacoma, Pierce County, and the South Puget Sound may seek general operating, program, capacity-building, partnership, or capital support through a two-step LOI and application process.
The Bamford Foundation
Bayer Fund Health Grants in Washington
Full proposal due Mar 1, 2027
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and eligible public entities offering cancer and cardiovascular health education, awareness, or support services in Washington, near a Bayer site, can seek invitation-only funding; programs must finish within a year. With a mission to advance health and wellness, Bayer Fund provides evidence-based program support, including limited overhead and evaluation costs.
Bayer Fund
Washington Senior Services Funding via AARP Foundation
Applications due Mar 4, 2027
New and established 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) nonprofits and government entities in Washington can seek up to US $25,000 for livable community projects benefiting residents 50+. Focused on senior services, AARP Foundation invites projects improving public spaces, transportation, housing options, digital connectivity, or community resilience through physical improvements, pilots, or demonstrations.
AARP Foundation
First Technology Federal Credit Union Grants for Education
Applications due Mar 10, 2027
New or established 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington offering STEM, early literacy, or financial education programs can apply for First Technology Federal Credit Union’s invitation-only education grants and sponsorships. Funding supports programmatic and capacity-building work for children and families, and Washington organizations within the credit union’s regional footprint may be eligible.
First Technology Federal Credit Union
Ninety Nine Girlfriends Grants for Washington Equity
Letter of inquiry due Mar 21, 2027
New and established 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Tribal entities, or fiscally sponsored groups working on equity-focused education, environment, housing, or women’s economic empowerment in Washington’s Clark County can seek $50,000–$100,000 for projects or general operations. Focused on community equity, Ninety Nine Girlfriends invites eligible organizations to address critical needs and systemic issues through transformative programs.
Ninety Nine Girlfriends
Race Equity Legal Aid Grants from Legal Foundation of Washington
Applications due Apr 16, 2027
Washington nonprofits that provide or partner on civil legal aid can access funding through the Legal Foundation of Washington to advance racial justice and community-centered legal services. Grants of US $50,000 support new or existing projects, including operations, focused on civil legal aid, systemic advocacy, policy reform, and tribal issues across the state.
The Legal Foundation of Washington
Enterprise Community Partners Housing Grants in Washington
Applications due May 16, 2027
New and established housing-focused nonprofits and eligible mission-driven entities in Washington can seek US $2,000,000 to scale proven affordable housing innovations. Grants from Enterprise Community Partners help organizations nationwide advance equitable, affordable housing through breakthroughs in design and construction, finance, or service delivery and programs, with priority for ready-to-scale solutions serving low- and moderate-income residents.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Youth Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Charlotte Martin Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Washington BIPOC-led youth nonprofits running athletics, culture, or education programs for ages 6–18 can access funding from Charlotte Y Martin Foundation, including general operating support. Organizations must be headquartered in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska, with programs in this 5-state region, and may especially benefit if serving rural communities of color or advancing racial equity.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
Touring Arts Funding for Western Presenters via Creative West
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Washington arts and community presenters that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governments, higher education institutions, or tribal governments can access funding to present touring performers and literary artists through Creative West’s TourWest program, with awards of US $2,000 - US $3,000. Eligible organizations across the Western region may cover artist fees, travel, facilities, accessibility, marketing, and related administrative costs.
Creative West
Washington Workforce Development Funding via Truist Foundation
Applications due Aug 7, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing workforce development, career navigation, and AI-focused training for adult workers in Washington and other Truist footprint states can apply for Truist Foundation’s Inspire Awards, offering US $10,000 - US $250,000. Grants support upskilling, AI literacy, and wraparound services that build career pathways and economic mobility.
Truist Foundation Inc
Washington Education Funding via Ruth Danley Fund
Applications due Sep 15, 2027
Washington nonprofits providing K–12 education for Native American children living on reservations can access funding through the Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund. Grants, approximately US $77,000, support established, year-round programs with documented measurable impact, strong financial accountability, and collaborative approaches that benefit underserved communities.
The Ruth Danley And William Enoch Moore Fund
The Morgan Fund: Performing Arts- Project Grants
Applications due Sep 19, 2027
The Morgan Fund, a donor-advised fund at Seattle Foundation, is inviting proposals for its 2025-2026 grant cycle focused on performing arts, particularly dance and theatre. Eligible organizations can apply for project-based grants up to $25,000, with additional general operating support available for invited nonprofits. The fund prioritizes tax-exempt organizations located in the Puget Sound or Washington, DC areas, fostering local arts and culture.
Seattle Foundation