The Workforce Development: Mini Grants program offers funding to support small community-based organizations, agencies, and early childhood centers in King County that serve families with children from prenatal to age five. This opportunity is specifically for organizations with fewer than 25 employees looking to enhance their workforce development efforts.
The grant is provided by Best Starts for Kids and is open to applicants in King County, Washington. Funding totals up to $115,000 and will be divided among awarded projects. The grant period is expected to run from around September 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
Eligible applicants must serve families with children in the prenatal to five age range and have a staff size of 25 or fewer employees, including both full- and part-time workers. Priority is given to organizations that focus on professional development in healthy childhood development, infant and early childhood mental health, and racial equity.
Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of equity, racial, and social justice, as well as the ability to provide culturally relevant services. The application should clearly describe a short-term, focused project that supports workforce development through professional development opportunities, community-building activities, or workshops. The project timeline must be realistic and fit within the funding period.
Budgets need to be complete, align with the proposed activities, and fully account for the requested funding amount. All required documents must be submitted by the deadline for the application to be considered.
For more information, visit Best Starts for Kids.
