The Department of Commerce (Commerce) is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations operating in South King County to provide funding to maintain services and emergency shelter beds for families experiencing homelessness.
Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce
State: Washington
County: King County (WA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/13/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Objectives
Participate in a deliverables-based contract by submitting deliverables to the Commerce contract representative in order to receive reimbursement.
- Maintain services and emergency shelter beds for families experiencing homelessness.
- Utilize the following best practices in service delivery: housing first with low barrier access, harm reduction strategies, client-centered supportive services, trauma-informed care, and d escalation/crisis intervention.
- Enter household data into the Homeless Management Information System, following data timeliness and accuracy requirements.
Funding Information
Commerce has budgeted an amount not to exceed $150,000 for this project.
Project Period
November 5, 2025 and to end on June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for this grant, applicants must be:
- Licensed to do business in Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as the Apparent Successful Contractor.
- Be a nonprofit organization.
- Have at least 1 year experience serving families experiencing homelessness.
- Currently operating a family center and emergency shelter beds for families experiencing homelessness in South King County.
For more information, visit Washington State Department of Commerce.
