Seattle Parks Community Grant Programs - Hope For Youth Grant

The Hope For Youth Grant 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.

In 2026, youth will have the opportunity to join the Hope For Youth Grant selection panel and earn a stipend of $599! See HFY Grant Selection Panel info on the Parkways Blog.

2026 Hope for Youth Grant

Eligibility: Provide activities or services for youth ages 11-19 that will be completed by 12/6/2026

Grants Available: Organizations can apply for a $5,750 award.

Step 1: General information

Applicants must read and adhere to the full Grant Guidelines

Timeline:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 8:00AM - Applications available
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:59PM - Applications due
May 13 – May 15, 2026 - Grants Team review
May 16 - June 14, 2026 - Committee review
3rd & 4th week of June 2026 - Awards announced
During June & July 2026 - Contracts completed

Step 2: Apply Online

Questions?

Email SPRFunds4All@seattle.gov

Past Awardees

2025 Awardees:

Abel Yemane
Ase Theatre
Black Star Line Non Profit
Bright Futures Through Sports
Capoeira Life fiscally sponsored by Shunpike
E&F Youth Sports
George Pocock Rowing Foundation
Intercity Soccer League
Marvin Thomas Memorial Fund
Skate Like a Girl
the Service Board
Wasat
Yohanna Tewolde

2024 Awardees:

Broadway Bound Children's Theatre
Central Area Parents & Coaches Association
Charles Fix/Somali Health Board
Demetrius DuBose Memorial
East African Community Services
George Pocock Rowing Foundation
Life Enrichment Group
Marvin Thomas Memorial Fund
Skate Like a Girl
Special Moments
the Service Board

2023 Awardees:

Beacon Hill Youth Soccer
Bike Works
Brave Pride Jr. Football
Central Area Parents and Coaches Association
East African Community Services
George Pocock Rowing Foundation
Marvin Thomas Memorial Fund
Plus One Foundation
Sail Sand Point
Skate Like a Girl
Stone Soup Theatre
YMCA of Greater Seattle