Special Needs Project Grants for Nonprofits from Ben B Cheney Foundation
Nonprofit public charities and some government units in Washington can seek project-based funding for special needs and broader community programs; awards are up to US $40,000. With a mission to improve quality of life, Ben B Cheney Foundation favors time-limited projects, especially capital or equipment needs, that show local support and sustainable impact.
Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Support for Washington Youth
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing direct services in education, health and human services, arts and culture, or community service in Washington can access funding through the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation. Programs serving low-income, rural, and underserved populations, including youth with special needs or disabilities, may be eligible if most funds support direct services rather than overhead.
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Washington
Nonprofits and community organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services for marginalized people in Washington and worldwide can seek support from the Semnani Family Foundation. With a mission to promote health, education, and disaster relief, this private funder backs programs such as healthcare access, child welfare, disability services, and other human and social services.
Semnani Family Foundation
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, research, and education initiatives. Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation provides Washington special education organizations with potential funding when their work intersects visual arts, digital and media art, or related scholarship, including projects in rural and under-resourced communities.
Carl And Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Washington Special Education Funding via Recreation Office
Letter of inquiry due Jul 30, 2026
Organizations serving youth in Washington with outdoor education, recreation, or environmental learning programs may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $150,000 to support hands-on activities. Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office’s No Child Left Inside program can help special education and other youth programs offer inclusive, nature-based experiences for underserved and historically excluded students.
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Kinsman Foundation Support for Washington Preservation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies in Washington and Oregon can seek Kinsman Foundation conventional grants of US $5,000 - US $45,000 for historic preservation or native wildlife rehabilitation projects. Programs in southern Washington that serve the public at large, including educational or appreciation components, may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
Kinsman Foundation
Kinsman Foundation Support for Washington Preservation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies working on historic preservation or native wildlife rehabilitation in Washington can access funding through the Kinsman Foundation, with awards up to US $5,000. Washington special education programs that also preserve historic facilities or support licensed wildlife rehabilitation and appreciation efforts may be eligible.
Kinsman Foundation
The Burning Foundation Support for Teen Health
Letter of inquiry due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington and Oregon running evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs can seek funding for operating support or specific projects. Focused on reproductive health and education, The Burning Foundation invites applicants with school-based or clinic-based initiatives that provide sex education, contraception information, and related services; awards range from US $5,000 - US $15,000.
The Burning Foundation
Charlotte Martin Foundation Support for Wildlife
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations whose missions center on wildlife and habitat preservation in Washington and other Northwest states can apply for Charlotte Martin Foundation’s Wildlife and Habitat Program; awards up to US $20,000 for conservation projects. Eligible work includes climate-informed habitat protection, biodiversity education, and restoration that benefits underserved communities and ecosystems.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
Youth Education Funding for Nonprofits from Charlotte Martin Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Washington BIPOC-led nonprofit organizations serving youth ages 6–18 with education, culture, or athletics programs can access funding through the Charlotte Martin Foundation, including general operating support. Eligible groups must be headquartered in Washington (or another Western state in the region) and run youth-focused programs that advance racial equity, STEAM learning, cultural expression, or sports opportunities.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
Washington Community Projects Funding via Ash Grove
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities in Washington can seek capital funding for community-focused projects that protect nature, support STEM education, expand skilled trades, or enhance gathering spaces. Ash Grove Charitable Foundation generally offers up to US $25,000 for capital projects and smaller awards for related programs in its regional markets, including Washington.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Ludlow Foundation Basic Needs Grants in Washington
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Washington nonprofits with 501(c)(3) or 509(a)(2) status can access funding through the Ludlow Foundation to address essential human needs. Grants up to Up to US $500 support education, rehabilitation, crisis situations, and special programs, and may benefit organizations providing special needs education alongside broader human and social services.
Ludlow Foundation
Washington Education Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Educators and school-affiliated groups in Washington seeking support for student projects can apply for the Wenatchee High School Foundation Grant, which awards US $250 - US $1,000 for special projects, equipment, and student benefits. With a mission to support charitable causes, Community Foundation of North Central Washington funds leadership, arts, and academic excellence initiatives that may complement special needs education efforts.
Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Washington Outdoor Recreation Funding via Recreation Office
Applications due Nov 3, 2026
Washington outdoor recreation and trail organizations can access funding through the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office to develop, maintain, and manage nonhighway and off-road recreation opportunities and education/enforcement programs. Eligible applicants include local agencies, special purpose districts, tribes, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit off-road vehicle groups; projects may support special needs education programs that use outdoor recreation settings.
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Washington Education Funding via Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations providing education, youth, disability, or community programs in Washington can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports U.S. special needs and general education, cultural, environmental, health, and community-based initiatives where modest grants can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs and Community Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes, including those serving Washington, can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support program delivery and expansion. Eligible work includes hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency, community development, and cultural enrichment, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Washington Ecology Support for Floodplain Restoration
Pre proposal due Jan 24, 2027
Local governments, tribes, and not-for-profit organizations in Washington can seek funding to reduce flood risks and restore riverine habitat, with awards up to US $10,000,000. With a mission to strengthen resilient floodplains, the State of Washington Department of Ecology provides multi-benefit project support that may aid communities, including those with special education facilities located in flood-prone areas.
State of Washington Department of Ecology
Icicle Fund Support for Washington Arts
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofits, public schools, and qualifying public or Tribal entities in North Central Washington can receive US $3,000 - US $35,000 in one- or two-year unrestricted Community Grants for arts, environment, and history work. Grants from Icicle Fund help organizations in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties strengthen programs, operations, and capacity, including initiatives that may serve students with special needs.
Icicle Fund
Washington State Arts Commission Support for Arts Education
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Washington State Head Start programs, public schools and districts, ESDs, tribal or municipal agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Washington can seek funding for arts-integrated projects serving PreK–3 students, families, and educators. The Washington State Arts Commission offers US $5,000 - US $15,000 for sequential, standards-based arts learning, with emphasis on distressed counties and culturally relevant instruction that may benefit special education populations.
Washington State Arts Commission
Kinsman Foundation Arts Grants in Washington
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies in Washington and Oregon can receive Kinsman Foundation support for theater, literary, and photographic arts activities, performances, projects, and programs. Organizations in southern Washington serving special education or special needs communities through public-facing, professional-quality arts experiences may be eligible if their work emphasizes innovation, excellence, and public presentation.
Kinsman Foundation
Washington Heritage Projects Funding via 4Culture
Applications due Mar 12, 2027
Nonprofits, community groups, and individuals in Washington’s King County can seek funding to document and interpret local heritage and histories through exhibits, publications, oral histories, events, and more. With a mission to support community culture, 4Culture provides $2,000 - $15,000 for heritage projects that offer clear public benefit and advance equity for underrepresented communities.
4Culture
Washington Historic Preservation Funding via 4Culture
Applications due Mar 12, 2027
Nonprofits, community groups, municipalities, Tribal governments, and other applicants in King County can receive $2,000 - $25,000 for historic preservation research, planning, education, and advocacy. 4Culture supports projects that document or interpret the built environment, create public programs or resources, and may complement special education initiatives that engage students with local historic places.
4Culture
Youth and Community Funding from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families with education, housing, food security, or environmental programs in Washington and beyond can apply for grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards support initiatives like character education, hunger relief, housing services, and community or environmental projects that benefit children and their families.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Innovia Foundation Support for Washington Special Needs
Applications due Jul 10, 2027
Organizations serving children in Columbia County, Washington can seek funding for special needs education, enrichment, and related services. Focused on children’s educational enrichment, counseling, and medical or dental needs, Innovia Foundation invites 501(c)(3) public charities, tribes, and public entities to apply for grants up to US $4,000 supporting local special needs and related programs.
Innovia Foundation
Aquatic Lands Projects Funding for Public Agencies via Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Applications due Apr 30, 2028
Washington public agencies and tribes can seek funding to acquire, restore, or develop aquatic lands for public access and habitat through the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office’s Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, with awards up to US $1,000,000. Washington special education programs may benefit when projects improve accessible outdoor recreation or waterfront learning environments for their students.
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Community Forest Funding for Washington Entities via Recreation and Conservation Office
Applications due Apr 30, 2028
Cities, counties, tribes, eligible nonprofits, and other public entities in Washington can apply for Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office’s Community Forests Program; awards Up to US $3,000,000 for acquiring land to conserve working forests. Projects may also restore forest and habitat health and create recreation, education, and cultural opportunities that may benefit special education programs.
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office