Current opportunities

Grant: Community events for the White Center/North Highline unincorporated area

Maximum award: $200,0000 ($25,000 minimum)

Focus of the grant: Community

Learn more

• Goals of the grant
• Grant requirements
• Deadline
• Application eligibility and rating
• Tips for a successful grant application

Goals

The White Center Community Events Grant aims to support vibrant, inclusive, and culturally enriching festivals, markets and other community events that bring the community together. This funding will:

• Foster community engagement through events that celebrate White Center’s diversity and culture
• Support youth-led initiatives and provide meaningful opportunities for young people to participate in event planning and execution
• Enhance economic opportunities by promoting local businesses, artists, and food vendors
• Create safe and welcoming spaces for families and residents to connect and celebrate

Grant requirements

Events must take place in White Center and be open to the public.

• Funded projects should align with the grant goals and promote community-building, cultural appreciation, and local engagement.
• Events must be family-friendly and inclusive of White Center’s diverse populations.
• Funding can be used for event logistics, outreach, entertainment, safety measures, and other direct costs related to event production.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted through the grant portal by 5 pm on April 11. Late applications will not be accepted.

Application eligibility and rating

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a nonprofit organization or community group with a demonstrated commitment to community engagement
• Have experience in event planning and execution or demonstrate a strong capacity to successfully implement the proposed event
• Ensure that the event is held in White Center and serves the local community
• Be able to track and report on grant expenditures and event impact

Tips for a successful grant application

• Start preparing early. Look at the application, develop your materials, then load them into the portal.
• Keep the program guidelines and evaluation criteria in mind while preparing the grant application.
• Provide clear and concise narrative responses that answer all parts of the question.
• Character limits are provided to guide maximum response length; responses do not need to use the full character counts allowed.
• If applying for multiple grants, complete and submit one application per grant.