Capital facilities matching grants for nonresidential youth recreational services

Updated August 24, 2009

WHAT'S NEW:  The 2009-2011 State Capital Budget has been signed by the Governor.  The list of new Youth Recreational Facilities projects can be found here.

WHAT WE DO:

The 2003 Legislature created the Youth Recreational Facilities program to award state grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations to defray up to 25 percent of eligible capital costs for the acquisition, construction and/or major renovation of nonresidential youth recreational facilities (RCW 43.63A.135). 

This is a reimbursement-style grant, and operating costs are ineligible.  The grants are funded by the sale of state bonds (no federal funds are involved).  Awardees are selected through a competitive grant application process held every two years.

Grant applications are screened by staff and then ranked by an advisory committee of youth recreational facilities experts.  Ranking criteria include the ability to complete the project expediently, the organizational capacity to run the facility effectively, community need, and the availability of other funding sources.

WHO TO CONTACT:
 
For more information, contact our Capital Programs staff.

Send an e-mail to Capital Programs with your name and address if you’d like to be put on our mailing and/or e-mail distribution lists.