Community Foundation of Snohomish County

Rick Steves’ Europe Fund – Capital Grants for Seniors

Who can apply: Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations with programs and/or services in Snohomish County. Organizations may submit only one application. Priority is given to organizations with budgets of $1 million or less and projects including volunteerism.

Deadline: Opens October 5, 2026; closes October 26, 2026; notification November 18, 2026.

Free Consultations for Nonprofits

Who can apply: Consultations are offered only to non-profits serving Snohomish County.

Fiscal Sponsorship (Community Foundation of Snohomish County)

Who can apply: New charities without 501(c)(3) status and community groups planning a specific or short-term charitable project that furthers the charitable purposes of the Community Foundation.

Youth Initiative Grant

Who can apply: Applicants must serve Snohomish County and have a strong presence in the county. Youth is defined as individuals under age 20. Most youth programming is eligible, but scholarship programs are not. Priority is given to organizations with budgets of $1 million or less, currently operating programs, youth-led applications, marginalized youth programs, mental health initiatives, and programs involving youth in leadership.

Deadline: Applications open October 16, 2026; no closing date is stated.

Human Services Fund (in honor of Bob Drewel)

Who can apply: Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, public agencies, school districts, libraries, or parks offering programs and services within Snohomish County. Applicants must have budgets of $2 million or less, and each organization may submit only one application per funding cycle. This is a two-year grant with the second installment paid after a first-year report.

Deadline: Applications are scheduled to open in August 2027; no closing date is stated.