Hope for Youth Fund
The Hope for Youth Funding Opportunity aligns with Seattle Parks and Recreation's mission to provide welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate and build community, promote responsible stewardship of the land, and promote healthy people, a healthy environment, and strong communities.
2023 Application Guidelines
Seattle Parks and Recreation Hope for Youth fund is meant to increase access to athletic, recreational, and positive youth development activities. Hope for Youth’s primary purpose is to support youth sports organizations that serve marginalized and economically distressed communities. The funds are intended to offset the cost of participation and provide opportunities for youth to engage in positive sports, fitness programs, and youth development opportunities.
Eligibility
To apply for Hope for Youth funds you must:
- Be a non-profit agency (501c3) or be represented by a fiscal sponsor with non-profit status.
- Provide activities or services for youth ages 11-19 that will be completed by 12/8/2023.
- Be in good fiscal standing with the City of Seattle (no outstanding debts or grants)
Funds Available
Organizations can apply for up to $3,500. This is a reimbursement program; funds will be reimbursed after the completion of the program and submission of all required documentation and invoice.
Step 1: Applicants must read and adhere to the full Fund Guidelines
Step 2: Apply
Timeline
- Applications available: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
- Applications due: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
- Seattle Parks Grants Team Review June 1-2, 2023
- Committee Review: June 5-16, 2023
- Awards Announced: 4th week of June 2023
- Contracts completed during June & Early July 202
Questions? Email SPRFunds4All@seattle.gov
Past Awardees*
(*Due to the pandemic funding for 2020 and 2021 was not distributed.)
2019 Awardees: |
Aaron Brooks Foundation |
Beacon Hill Youth Soccer |
Bike Works |
Boys and Girls Club |
Brave Pride Jr. Football |
Central Area Parents and Coaches Association |
Coyote Central |
El Centro de la Raza |
Story Garden - Dragons FC |
Marvin Thomas Memorial Fund |
Rain City Rock Camp for Girls |
Sail Sand Point |
Skate Like a Girl |
Solid Ground, WA |