Starter Fund
Will open in 2026 please up to our listserv for our most up to date information.
2025 Application Materials:
Who Should Apply
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Organizations that have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status with less than $500k annual budget
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Community groups with less than $500k annual budget that have a *fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status,
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Tribes and tribal organizations, and/or
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Organizations and groups led by those who experience the most food and health inequities: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, refugees, people with low incomes, youth, and/or elders.
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Information Sessions
Join a virtual information session to learn more about the application process and qualities of a strong proposal and to ask any questions. Please register for an information session here. We strongly encourage you to attend info sessions to ask questions but if you are unable here are the live questions and answers from the past info sessions.
Starter Fund Info Session #1: Thursday April 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Join by phone: (206) 207-1700
- Access Code 2498 493 1544 Password 2025
Starter Fund Info Session #2: Tuesday May 7, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- Join by phone: (206) 207-1700
- Access code: 2487 269 6974 Password 2025
Starter Fund Info Session #3: Monday June 9, 5 p.m.- 6 p.m.
- Join by phone: (206) 207-1700
- Access code: 2482 123 1367 Password: 2025
Questions?
Email foodequityfund@seattle.gov or call 206-727-FOOD (3663) to schedule a one-on-one meeting with a project manager. Project managers are available to meet outside of regular business hours and weekends with advance scheduling.