Grants in Washington: 11+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Washington can access federal grants open to all states, Washington-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Washington nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

11+

Grants Available

$5.3M

Total Funding Tracked

$1.3M

Average Award

WA

State

Top Funding Categories in Washington

generaldisaster_relieftechnologyST-WAeconomic_development

Active Grants in Washington

Gates Foundation
state

Gates Foundation

National + WA

Up to $5.0MRolling deadline
Norcliffe Foundation
state

Norcliffe Foundation

Washington

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Medina Foundation
state

Medina Foundation

Washington

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Seattle Foundation
state

Seattle Foundation

Puget Sound

Up to $75KRolling deadline
Innovation support
state

WA SBIR/STTR Center

Tech

Amount variesRolling deadline
WA SBIR/STTR Center support programs
state

WA SBIR/STTR Center support programs

Washington SBIR/STTR Center provides comprehensive support programs for companies pursuing federal SBIR/STTR grants. The center offers proposal development assistance, application guidance, and ongoing support throughout the federal funding process.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Major Disaster Declaration: Washington
foundation

FEMA

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from December 5-19, 2025. This assistance is designed to support recovery efforts for those impacted by these disasters.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Major Declaration: Washington
foundation

FEMA

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from December 5-19, 2025. This assistance aims to help individuals and communities recover from the impacts of these disasters.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Strategic Reserve Fund
state

Commerce

Business

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

Humanities Washington

Humanities

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

ArtsWA

Arts

Amount variesRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Washington Grants

What types of grants are available in Washington?

Washington organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Washington-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Washington to apply for state grants?

For most Washington state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Washington and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Washington state grant opportunities?

Washington state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Washington grants?

Washington state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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