Funding Opportunities
The mission of the Department of Education and Early Learning is to transform the lives of Seattle's children, youth, and families through strategic investments in education. DEEL invests in equitable educational opportunities, student and family supports, and high quality learning environments to pursue the following results:
- All Seattle families have access to quality, affordable childcare.
- All Seattle children are ready for kindergarten.
- All Seattle students graduate high school ready for college or career.
- All Seattle youth attain a postsecondary certificate, credential, or degree.
The intended outcome of DEEL’s investments is to support Seattle students and youth furthest from educational justice to achieve academically across the preschool to postsecondary continuum.
Click here to view DEEL's 2025 Notice of Funding Availability. This notice provides a preview of each funding opportunity scheduled to be released this year and information about eligibility requirements. Subscribe to our funding newsletter to get updates about these opportunities delivered to your inbox.
Questions about DEEL Funding? Email us at DEELfunding@seattle.gov.
Child Care Access
Kindergarten Readiness
College and Career Readiness
Many of the funding opportunities above are through the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy. The goal of the FEPP Levy is to partner with families and communities to advance educational equity, close opportunity gaps, and build a better economic future for Seattle students.
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Visit our Funding Archives to view additional closed opportunities.