Recognizing the challenges faced by small, grassroots community organizations that have small budgets, and are often volunteer run, we have tailored our grant-making processes to be accessible and supportive of communities with limited resources.

Most of our proposals come from communities that are new or emerging communities, often refugees or immigrants who have limited English proficiency, and have never submitted a grant proposal prior to this one.  A large percentage of our grantees are small community based nonprofits, and many represent communities that are underserved, and often low income.

Between 2002 and 2023, we have awarded more than 270 small grants - over $700,000 in total - to more than 150 organizations and community groups in the Puget Sound region. Our grant awards ranged from $500 to $5,000.

Grants were awarded for a very diverse range of projects that included festivals, forums, community gatherings, performances, film, exhibits, summer programs, trainings and workshops.

A list of our grantees is available here.