# Best Grants for Youth Programs in Washington

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**30+** Available grants  
**$53.6M** Total funding  
**$25K** Median grant

### Grant Listings

#### [Up to US $40,000 **Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant**](/content/grants/ben-b-cheney-foundation-grant/index.html)  
*Rolling deadline*  
The Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant supports community improvement projects in areas where Mr. Cheney's lumber company operated. Focused on one-time project grants, the foundation emphasizes sustainability and local support. Eligible applicants include public charities and government units primarily in Washington, Oregon, and California. The foundation prioritizes projects that invest in long-lasting community needs and demonstrate innovative solutions.

#### [Up to US $1,000 **Beneficial State Foundation Sponsorships**](/content/grants/beneficial-state-foundation-sponsorships/index.html)  
*Rolling deadline*  
The Beneficial State Foundation offers sponsorships to 501(c)(3) organizations in California, Oregon, and Washington, focusing on social justice and environmental work. With a unique business model, Beneficial State Bank reinvests profits back into communities, emphasizing support for existing clients.

#### [US $5,000 - US $75,000 **Comis Foundation Grant**](/content/grants/comis-foundation-grant/index.html)  
*Rolling deadline*  
The Comis Foundation Grant aims to provide equitable opportunities for children to thrive through education and community engagement. It supports innovative programs that enhance educational outcomes, focusing on areas such as capacity building and pilot projects.

#### [Unspecified amount **Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Grants**](/content/grants/dennis-phyllis-washington-foundation-grants/index.html)  
*Rolling deadline*  
The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation provides essential funding to nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of economically and socially disadvantaged individuals. It emphasizes direct services with low administrative costs.

#### [Unspecified amount **Laird Norton Family Foundation Grant**](/content/grants/laird-norton-family-foundation-grant/index.html)  
*Rolling deadline*  
The Laird Norton Family Foundation prioritizes grants that reflect family values in arts education, climate change, human services, and watershed stewardship.

#### [Unspecified amount **Safeway Foundation - Portland**](/content/grants/safeway-foundation-portland/index.html)  
*Rolling deadline*  
The Safeway Foundation focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations in Portland, OR, and SW Washington that align with their mission to improve community quality of life.

#### [Up to US $10,000 **Pacific Power / Rocky Mountain Power: Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect Grants**](/content/grants/pacific-power-civic-community-and-miscellaneous-organizations/index.html)  
*Applications due Jun 15, 2026*  
The Pacific Power Foundation offers grants to support nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power service areas.

#### [US $2,500 - US $7,500 **Charis Fund Grant**](/content/grants/charis-fund-grants-lcz7lkj/index.html)  
*Letter of inquiry due Jul 15, 2026*  
The Charis Fund Grant focuses on social welfare, health, and education for eligible charitable organizations.

#### [More than US $50,000 **Strategic Projects: Capital Grants**](/content/grants/strategic-projects-capital-grants/index.html)  
*Full proposal due Jul 18, 2026*  
The Strategic Projects: Capital Grants by the M J Murdock Charitable Trust offer funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest.

### Grant Insights

#### Average Grant Size  
$94,773

#### Total Number of Grants  
In 2024, funders in Washington awarded a total of 21,062 grants.

### Top Grant Focus Areas
1. Education
2. Human Services
3. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

#### Funding Over Time  
Funding has increased by -83.54%  
2022: $10,653,701,719  
2023: $12,083,540,569  
2024: $1,988,459,999

### Washington Counties That Receive the Most Funding
| County | Total Grant Funding in 2024 |
| --- | --- |
| King County | $1,488,224,506 |
| Snohomish County | $192,912,156 |
| Pierce County | $137,512,099 |
| Clark County | $113,340,746 |
| Spokane County | $98,387,398 |