Comis Foundation Grants for Washington Capacity Building
501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children’s and youth education or services, including those doing capacity building, can apply for Comis Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $75,000. While the foundation prioritizes specific regions and some national organizations, Washington nonprofits with strong, scalable models to help children explore, learn, and thrive may be competitive.
The Comis Foundation
Washington Environmental Capacity Funding via Northwest Fund
Washington 501(c)(3) public charities needing short-term support for environmental projects can use this grant for community engagement, advocacy, and legal work on growth management and aquatic ecosystems. Grants from Northwest Fund for the Environment help build grassroots capacity, develop leadership in under-resourced communities, and expand environmental advocacy across the state, with awards of US $1,000 - US $5,000.
Northwest Fund for the Environment (NWFE)
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Support for Community Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing direct services in education, health and human services, arts and culture, or community service may be eligible for funding, including in Washington. Grants from Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation help programs serving low-income, rural, and underserved people, especially at-risk youth and individuals with special needs, demonstrate measurable impact and sustainability.
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
Postsecondary Capacity Funding for Nonprofits from ECMC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and postsecondary institutions working to improve postsecondary persistence and degree completion can seek project-based support, including capacity-building efforts, from ECMC Foundation. This national funder backs evidence-based innovations that remove barriers, strengthen institutions and systems, and transform the postsecondary ecosystem, with opportunities available to organizations in Washington and across the U.S., including Puerto Rico and sovereign tribes.
ECMC Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Washington Equity
Nonprofits, fiscally sponsored groups, and other charitable organizations in Washington’s Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania counties can apply for the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington’s Social Justice and Resiliency Fund; awards flexible capacity-building and rapid-response support for equity, systemic change, and advocacy work. Funding prioritizes Black, Indigenous, and people-of-color-led and culturally specific organizations.
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
Arts and Scholarship Funding from Thoma Foundation
Nonprofits, fiscally sponsored groups, university departments, and individual scholars planning arts or art history projects can seek support for exhibitions, convenings, and academic research that align with the foundation’s collection areas. Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation provides Washington organizations, and others nationwide, with special project funding to advance visual arts scholarship and public engagement.
Carl And Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Washington Capital Capacity Funding via Murdock Trust
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and select government institutions planning capital construction, renovation, or property purchase in Washington can apply for more than US $50,000 to strengthen long-term capacity. Focused on artistic and cultural expression, community services, education, health, environmental stewardship, and scientific research, the M J Murdock Charitable Trust prioritizes Pacific Northwest projects with diversified funding and at least 40% of capital raised.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
M J Murdock Trust Support for Washington Capacity Building
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal entities, and select government institutions in Washington can seek M J Murdock Charitable Trust equipment and technology grants to build organizational capacity. Funding supports new long-lived equipment or technology, plus possible training and maintenance, for projects in areas like education, health, community services, environmental stewardship, arts, and scientific research.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Capacity Building Funding from M J Murdock Trust
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, eligible tribal entities, and select government institutions can seek capacity-building support for new or expanding programs and staff in Washington and the broader Pacific Northwest. M J Murdock Charitable Trust funds strategic program and staff growth, typically on a three-year declining basis, for organizations working in arts, education, community services, health, environment, or scientific research, with awards over US $50,000.
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Community Capacity Funding from Bamford Foundation
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, early learning, expanded learning, or postsecondary access can access funding through the Bamford Foundation for operational support, capacity building, programs, partnerships, and select capital projects. Awards up to US $15,000 primarily benefit organizations in Tacoma and Pierce County and follow a two-step LOI and application process.
The Bamford Foundation
Inatai Foundation Grants for Washington Capacity Building
Applications due Aug 18, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored projects in Washington that are community-led and focused on addressing systemic inequities can apply for Inatai Foundation’s Transformational Capacity Building Funds for one-year capacity-building projects. Funding can support learning and leadership development, operational stability, and change capital, including training, strategic planning, technology, fundraising, governance, and leadership transitions.
Inatai Foundation
Community Services Funding from Foster Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status providing social services, education, health, or community engagement programs in Washington can seek support to strengthen and expand their work. With a mission to build strong Pacific Northwest communities, Foster Foundation provides regional nonprofits with funding for human welfare, education, medical research and care, arts, recreation, and community initiatives.
Foster Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Washington Poverty Programs
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, public entities, schools, and tribal or government agencies in southwest Washington can receive US $25,000 - US $50,000 to disrupt intergenerational poverty and build organizational capacity. With a mission to reduce disparities, Community Foundation for Southwest Washington provides funding for basic needs, educational attainment, and asset-building efforts in Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania Counties.
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
Capacity-Building Grants for Nonprofits from Whidbey Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofits and other charitable organizations serving Whidbey Island in Washington can apply for Whidbey Community Foundation’s capacity-building grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $5,000 for one-time projects that strengthen management, governance, or administration. Funding can support activities like staff or board training, technology upgrades, planning, evaluation, merger work, or DEI policy development.
Whidbey Community Foundation
First Federal Community Foundation Grants for Washington
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Nonprofits, tribes, and government units in Washington’s Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, and Whatcom Counties can apply for First Federal Community Foundation’s grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $100,000 for community support, affordable housing, economic development, and community development projects. Capacity-building initiatives that expand an organization’s ability to serve low- to moderate-income and marginalized residents may be eligible.
First Federal Community Foundation
Grays Harbor Community Foundation Support for Washington Capacity Building
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and other charitable organizations in Washington’s Grays Harbor County can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 to start, expand, or strengthen programs and infrastructure. Grays Harbor Community Foundation supports education, health, basic needs, arts, and community development projects that build organizational capacity and create lasting, positive change for local residents.
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Washington Capacity Building Funding via National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington planning historic preservation projects or education initiatives can apply for US $2,500 - US $5,000 to build capacity through planning, technical assistance, and outreach. National Trust for Historic Preservation supports activities like feasibility studies, organizational development, and innovative programs that engage new audiences in preservation.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Kuni Foundation Support for Washington Cancer Research
Applications due Oct 4, 2026
Washington nonprofits and public institutions focused on cancer research can use Imagination Grants to strengthen programs, launch new projects, or build capacity, including systems, operations, and infrastructure. Washington cancer research organizations seeking support for equipment, technology, data and measurement systems, or other capacity building efforts can access funding up to US $100,000 via the Kuni Foundation.
Wayne D Kuni And Joan E Kuni Foundation
Capacity Building Funding from Bainbridge Community Foundation
Applications due Nov 12, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington serving the Bainbridge Island community can receive US $1,000 - US $2,500 to strengthen internal operations and capacity. Grants from Bainbridge Community Foundation help fund consulting and support for administration, governance, planning, fundraising, and activities like board and staff training, strategic planning, and program or technology evaluation.
Bainbridge Community Foundation
Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits from Innovia Foundation
Pre proposal due Jan 9, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, public entities, and tribes in Washington’s eastern counties can seek Innovia Foundation’s Community Grants to build or expand programs, strengthen capacity, or fund capital needs. Awards of US $2,500 - US $15,000 support education, health, arts, economic opportunity, quality of life, and other community-focused initiatives across Innovia’s 20-county Inland Northwest region.
Innovia Foundation
Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits from National Trust
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Nonprofits, public agencies, and educational institutions preserving African American historic sites can apply for the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund’s national grants, awarding US $50,000 - US $150,000 for capital projects, organizational capacity building, project planning, or programming. Washington organizations working on African American cultural heritage preservation may benefit from this National Trust for Historic Preservation funding.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Sherwood Trust Capacity Grants in Washington
Letter of inquiry due Feb 4, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies serving Walla Walla and Columbia counties in Washington can access capacity, community, and capital funding through Sherwood Trust’s Core Grants. These awards support expansion of services, organizational resiliency, collaborative community projects, and facility improvements for groups advancing belonging, equity, and strong, sustainable community services in the Walla Walla Valley region.
Sherwood Trust
Washington Senior Services Funding via AARP Foundation
Applications due Mar 4, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, government entities, and select other groups in Washington can receive up to US $25,000 for community projects benefiting residents age 50 and older. Focused on livable communities, AARP Foundation invites applicants to propose physical improvements, mobility and housing options, digital inclusion, or resilience projects that can also strengthen organizational capacity and long-term impact.
AARP Foundation
First Technology Federal Credit Union Grants for Education
Applications due Mar 10, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington offering education or basic-needs programs can apply for First Technology Federal Credit Union’s community grants and sponsorships, which support programmatic and capacity building efforts. Funding focuses on STEM education, early childhood literacy, financial education, and fundamental needs for underserved children and families in eligible Washington counties.
First Technology Federal Credit Union
4Culture Support for Washington Cultural Startups
Pre proposal due Apr 17, 2027
New and emerging cultural, heritage, science, and preservation nonprofits in Washington’s King County can apply for 4Culture’s Launch operating support grants, with awards up to Up to US $180,000 over three years for general operating and start-up costs. Funding also includes capacity-building support and technical assistance for organizations building their infrastructure and programs.
4Culture
Washington Battlefield Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington can receive US $2,500 - US $10,000 to plan and promote battlefield, viewshed, and related historic structure preservation. National Trust for Historic Preservation supports planning, capacity building, and public education efforts that launch or strengthen preservation initiatives, including staff support, professional consultants, and innovative outreach to new audiences.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Biller Family Foundation Grants for Washington Theaters
Letter of inquiry due Jun 10, 2027
Nonprofit professional theaters in Washington and select Western states can receive $10,000 - $25,000 for contemporary productions on current social issues and change-capital projects that strengthen their organizations. Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation supports artistic, production, community engagement, and capacity-building efforts for 501(c)(3) theaters with at least $1,000,000 in annual operating revenue and a two-year production history.
Sheri And Les Biller Family Foundation