For years, Abdi Farah worried about losing the home where his family lived. The two-bedroom apartment they rented was in poor condition. Repairs were often delayed, and the family was charged unexpected maintenance fees on top of rent. Afraid of eviction, Abdi paid the bills even when the charges didn’t seem right. That changed after … Continue reading Staying Rooted: How community-driven development is shaping King County
Help Shape Affordable Housing in Unincorporated King County
Want to learn how King County can create more affordable housing in unincorporated communities? We’re exploring three policy tools that could improve housing affordability and stability — and we want your input. Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption (MFTE): A program that lowers property taxes for housing developers that include affordable homes. It can apply to housing like townhomes and condos. … Continue reading Help Shape Affordable Housing in Unincorporated King County
You know what your community needs. King County’s Equitable Development Initiative has funding to help you build it.
Across King County, communities know what they need: housing that is affordable, culturally grounded, and designed to keep people rooted in place. What’s often missing is early-stage support to turn those ideas into viable projects. King County’s Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) is addressing that gap with a new, one-time Capacity Building Grants Request for Proposals (RFP). This opportunity is designed to help community-based organizations move … Continue reading You know what your community needs. King County’s Equitable Development Initiative has funding to help you build it.
Reminder: New Funding Opportunity: King County Community Collaborative (KC3) Facilitation and Coordination — Apply by August 11, 2025, at 2PM
King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is excited to announce that the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Regional Family Youth System Partner Round Table (FYSPRT) King County Community Collaborative (KC3) facilitation and coordination services in King County is now open! This RFP will fund a convener/lead organization to assist with facilitation, coordination, … Continue reading Reminder: New Funding Opportunity: King County Community Collaborative (KC3) Facilitation and Coordination — Apply by August 11, 2025, at 2PM
New Funding Opportunity: Grants for Behavioral Health Services in Rural King County — Apply by August 22, 2025, at 2PM
King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is excited to announce a new funding opportunity to support rural, community-driven behavioral health services in unincorporated areas of King County. The Behavioral Health Services in Rural King County Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open, with applications due by Friday, August 22, 2025, at 2:00 … Continue reading New Funding Opportunity: Grants for Behavioral Health Services in Rural King County — Apply by August 22, 2025, at 2PM
RFP for Community Driven Behavioral Health Grants Now Open. Apply by September 11!
At the Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS), we work toward every resident having the opportunity to be healthy, happy, and connected to community—a major element of which is connecting community to mental health care and wellness. We are excited to announce that up to $2,120,000 in funding is available from the MIDD Behavioral … Continue reading RFP for Community Driven Behavioral Health Grants Now Open. Apply by September 11!