The City of Issaquah is seeking applications for its Human Service Grant Program for 2023-2024 funding cycle.
Donor Name: City of Issaquah
State: Washington
City: Issaquah
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/08/2022
Size of the Grant: $4,000
Details:
Funding Information
- Funding requests less than $4,000 per program will not be considered by the Human Services Commission. Organizations that were planning requests below this amount are strongly encouraged to contact City staff before deciding whether to apply to the City.
Human services Strategic Plan
Issaquah’s first Human Services Strategic Plan is created to guide the human services initiatives for the next five years, to help inform priorities, and to provide a roadmap for social services investments, policy recommendations, advocacy, and technical assistance needs. Service gaps identified during the engagement with residents and non-profit partners were grouped into four categories:
- Physical and Behavioral Health
- Housing Continuum: Housing Affordability and Homelessness
- Supportive housing services in low-income housing developments
- Financial planning
- Workforce development
- Aging in place housing services
- Emergency financial assistance
- Homelessness services
- Cultural-Specifical Services and Language Access
- Language and cultural access
- Translation and interpretation offered in services
- Promote inclusion, safety and belonging
- Community Resources
- Connecting community members to resources
- Basic needs
- Childcare
- Services for older adults
The City of Issaquah and the Human Services Commission recognize that a single program may address more than one priority service need and goal area.
Funding Criteria
In order to be considered for funding, agencies must:
- Submit a complete application.
- Be a 501(c)3 organization.
- Meet the City’s insurance requirements.
- Be willing and able to accept reimbursement for funds on a quarterly basis.
- Regularly track and submit required reports regarding services and demographics.
For more information, visit City of Issaquah.