Current Partnership Opportunities

We have a variety of opportunities available through our formal processes - from Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Statements of Interest and Qualifications (SOQ), and Invitations for Bid (IFB) - to grants for organizations to provide programming for the city's underserved. There is also an annual competitive cycle to apply as a Concessions operator within select Seattle parks. 

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Current Partnership Opportunities

1. Red Barn RFQ, proposals due April 6, 2026
2. Hope For Youth Grant, proposals due May 12, 2026
3. Seacrest Boathouse RFP, proposals due May 15, 2026
4. Seasonal Food and Non-Food Concessions. No due date. First come, first served. Season may begin as early as May 1, 2026.
   Locations available as of March 27, 2026: Alki Beach Park, Bergen Place, Golden Gardens Park (recreational concessions only, no food), Lake Union Park, Magnuson Park - Kite Hill, Be'er Sheva Park, Lake City Mini Park, Lincoln Park, Northacres Park, Pritchard Beach Park

Annual Partnership Opportunities

1. Seasonal Food and Non-Food Concessions. First Round competitive applications are accepted from December to February. After First Round applicants are selected, a Second Round may be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis for any available parks.
2. Community Grant Programs:

• • Get Moving Grant, applications accepted in January and February
  • Recreation For All Grant, applications accepted in January and February
  • Hope For Youth Grant, applications accepted in April and May