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
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.