Is your organization eligible?

The next application opening for our competitive programs will be Spring 2012.

The competitive grant programs are only open to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations registered in Washington State. A nonprofit may apply in partnership with a governmental jurisdiction or tribe if the nonprofit is the lead applicant. Other eligibility criteria include:

• The applicant must have control of the project site either through ownership or a long-term lease (a minimum of 15 years).
• Substantial progress has been made on an active capital fundraising campaign dedicated to the project.

Each one of the competitive grant programs has its own unique criteria for eligibility and ranking. See the links below for additional information on each program.

• Building for the Arts Program
• Building Communities Fund Program
• Youth Recreational Facilities Program

Grantees must pay state prevailing wages

Grantees awarded competitive grant funds in the 2011-2013 Biennium must pay state prevailing wages for all construction labor. The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is the lead state agency in implementing prevailing wage law. For more information, contact L&I Industrial Statistician Ann Selover by email or call 360-902-5330.

Tips & resources

• List of common reasons why projects are not awarded a competitive grant
• Sign up for the Community Capital Facilities listserv to stay informed and learn best practices
• Talk to one of the Grant Program Managers to discuss your project. Click on grant program links above for contact information or call 360-725-3075
• Attend a Grant Application Workshop – Coming to a location near you Spring 2012
• List of 2011-2013 Grant Recipients