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Find nonprofit grants in Washington, including opportunities in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma. Updated listings for 501(c)(3) organizations statewide.
10,000+
Available grants
$3.42B
Total funding
$5K
Median grant
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Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is a small state agency that manages grant programs to create outdoor recreation opportunities, protect the best of the state’s wildlife habitat and working farms and forests, and help return salmon and orcas from near extinction.
Land and Water Conservation Fund
The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides funding to preserve and develop outdoor recreation resources, including parks, trails, and wildlife lands.
Congress created the fund in 1965 with the passage of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, which authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to states for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas. All communities may compete for funding in this program.
All property acquired or developed with these grants must be kept forever exclusively for public outdoor recreation use.
Typical Projects
Planning Requirement
To apply for this funding, grant applicants must have completed a comprehensive recreation or conservation plan. See details on the planning page and in Manual 2: Planning Guidelines.
About Us
The Washington Military Department’s mission is to provide trained professionals and operational forces who are ready to defend our state and nation, respond to emergencies and disasters and enhance resiliency in communities through structured alternative education opportunities for at-risk youth.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
NSGP provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist or other extremist attack. The intent is to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and perpetuating the state’s fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
Headquartered in Olympia, the department maintains six regional offices and manages dozens of wildlife areas and hundreds of water access areas around the state, offering fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, and other recreational opportunities for the residents of Washington.
Wildlife Diversity Grant Program
WDFW’s Wildlife Diversity Grant Program aims to support recovery actions for a suite of Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Grant funding can also be awarded for projects aimed at collecting data and information on species abundance, distribution, and habitat associations, with priority for SGCN whose habitats are under significant threat of incompatible development, land use, or resource management. Coordination with WDFW species leads and alignment with WDFW priorities is critical to the success of grant-funded projects.
Proposed projects must take place within Washington Biennium 2027-2029 (BN27-29), which runs from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2029. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to consult WDFW species leads before submitting an application to ensure their proposals are well-informed and aligned with WDFW priorities and plans for specific species. Total available funding is $900,000.
Washington grants for nonprofits provide funding to support education, environmental conservation, public health, and community development projects. The following grants empower organizations to address local challenges, foster equity, and enhance quality of life across Washington State.
Explore 216 funding opportunities for nonprofits in Washington, with $149M in resources. Instrumentl assists nonprofits with deadline notifications, tailored search options, and strategic insights to foster impactful initiatives throughout the state.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Washington grants for Nonprofits?
Most grants are due in the second quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Washington Grants for Nonprofits?
Grants are most commonly $25,000.
There is a wide variety of funding sources for nonprofits available in Washington State. Currently, there are more than 200+ individual open grants available, totaling $148,994,760 in funding. For organizations interested in pursuing grant funding in Washington, the median grant size is an impressive $25,000. Not only that, but there are currently 93 grant opportunities with awards over 25k. In addition, we have 36 grants that support general operating expenses, while more than 200+ grants fund programs and projects. More specifically, over 2,000+ grants focus on human & social services and more than 3,000+ grant opportunities are focused on education.
More than 200+ of the grants that are currently available in Washington come from private foundations, but there are also plenty of opportunities on the federal, state, and local government levels, as well as a few grants being offered by corporate sponsors. Here’s a breakdown of where you'll find the most grants available:
There are quite a few funding opportunities available, especially ones that focus on the environment, so you should do your research on not only the amount of funding being offered by these grantors but also their focus. Keep in mind that government grants often have larger awards than those on the corporate level, but they also have equally large compliance requirements.
Based on the data we have now, the best time to apply for grants in Washington is in Q2, which is when about 27.6% of deadlines for grants land. This period offers nonprofits the most opportunities to secure funding. However, Q1 has just a bit smaller of an amount of grant deadlines, with 27.3%. Comparatively, Q3 is the grant period with the least activity, coming in at only 20.7%. To maximize your odds of winning grant funding, be aware of the peak fundraising periods.
The nonprofit funding landscape throughout Washington has shown significant activity across the past several years. Based on the funding reports sent to the IRS, overall grant funding reached more than $9.78 billion in 2021 and then rose to more than $10.61 billion in 2022. The largest area for funding was single-organization support. Likewise, the top counties that received the most funding were King County, Snohomish County, and Pierce County.
Instrumentl simplifies the entire grant process to help you sift through the more than 200 grants that are currently available. Through Instrumentl, you can easily research funders, manage deadlines, and keep on top of everything in our all-in-one platform.
With Instrumentl, you'll get access to over 20,000 live grants and 400,000 funders beyond what you see here in Washington. Learn more about how Instrumentl helps nonprofits streamline their grant process.