Grant funding for healthcare and community services in Washington is fragmented across dozens of federal agencies, state departments, and private foundations. Information is scattered, eligibility requirements differ by funder, and failure rates remain high — often because of preventable structural issues, not weak proposals. This guide brings it all into one place.
Washington State
Washington State Grant Readiness Guide
The comprehensive resource for Washington organizations navigating federal, state, foundation, and private funding. From eligibility to deadlines, from first-time applicants to seasoned grant managers.
Funding Landscape
Federal, state, and foundation funders active in Washington healthcare and community services.
Eligibility Requirements
What each major funder requires before you can apply — registrations, org type, and compliance prerequisites.
Readiness Checklist
The foundational items every organization needs in place before submitting a grant application.
Calendar & Deadlines
Key federal and state funding cycles, upcoming deadlines, and seasonal patterns for WA grants.
Common Disqualifiers
Structural blockers that kill grant applications — and how to fix them before you apply.
First-Time Applicant Guide
New to federal grants? Start here for key terms, the application process, and realistic timelines.
Who this guide is for
- Community health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics
- Behavioral health and substance use disorder providers
- Tribal health organizations and 638 compact/contract programs
- Community action agencies (CAAs) managing CSBG, LIHEAP, and related programs
- Municipal and county health departments
- First-time grant applicants in Washington State
How we maintain this guide
This guide is updated regularly using live data from grants.gov, Washington State agency portals, and our grant announcement monitoring pipeline. Deadline information and funding opportunity listings reflect the latest available data, not static snapshots.
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