The Washington State Department of Commerce (WSMA) is now accepting applications for the 2027-2029 Youth Recreational Facilities grant program.
Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce (WSMA)
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/28/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
These competitive grants can fund 25% of eligible capital costs, up to $1.2 million for non-residential facilities, providing recreational opportunities for youth (K-12), as long as they are integrated with social and/or educational services. This grant opportunity is available to Tribes, non-profits and community-based organizations.
This program awards state grants to Tribes and nonprofit youth- oriented organizations to defray eligible capital costs to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate projects that offer recreational opportunities for youth k-12. Approved projects will be reimbursed for 25% of their eligible capital costs for:
- The acquisition and major new construction, or
- Renovation of non-residential youth recreational facilities.
Funding Information
The maximum grant award for the 2027-2029 biennium is $1,200,000.
Eligible Projects
- A proposed project must involve the construction, renovation, or acquisition and major renovation of nonresidential youth recreational facilities. These projects must also offer programmatic social and/or educational services on-site.
- Acquisition of bare land must be accompanied by the construction or renovation of a usable facility to be considered an eligible project.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must meet the following eligibility standards at the time the application is submitted:
- Be a Tribe or registered in the state of Washington as a nonprofit organization;
- Have a legally constituted board of directors;
- Be dedicated to youth-related activities;
- Agree to enter the LEED certification process or receive an exemption from Commerce;
- Agree to pay state prevailing wages as of the date the budget becomes effective;
- Have control of the project site via ownership or executed long-term lease (15 years) at the time of application — operating agreements will not be accepted as site control. All lease agreements must be recorded with the county of record; and
- Have made substantial progress in an active capital fundraising campaign dedicated to the project.
For more information, visit WSMA.
