Funding Opportunities
Explore open and upcoming funding opportunities, watch recorded information sessions, and access Technical Assistance when applying for Best Starts funding.
Best Starts Funding Opportunities
Browse open and upcoming Best Starts funding opportunities.
Non-Best Starts Funding Opportunities
Browse other funding opportunities that support organizations serving babies, children, and families in King County.
Info Sessions
Watch info session recordings for Best Starts funding opportunities.
Technical Assistance
Best Starts provides no-cost application assistance to any organization that seeks help when applying for Best Starts funding.
Best Starts Funding Opportunities
We partner with community organizations, non-profits, schools and school districts, tribes and tribal organizations, and public or governmental agencies to support the health and well-being of communities across King County.
Now accepting applications for the Capital Program RFP – submit a pre-proposal by January 14!
We are excited to share the Best Starts for Kids Capital Program request for proposals (RFP) is now open! The pre-proposal submission deadline is Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2PM, please submit your pre-proposal application by then. Eligible applicants will be...
Now accepting applications for the Promoting First Relationships – Agency Training Project 2026 – apply by November 4!
We are excited to share that the Best Starts for Kids Promoting First Relationships – Agency Training Project 2026 request for applications (RFA) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Tuesday, November 4 at 2PM, please submit your application by...
Now accepting applications for the Prenatal to Five Innovation Fund RFP – apply by October 3!
We are excited to share that the Prenatal to Five (P-5) Innovation Fund Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open! Proposals for this funding opportunity are accepted on an open and continuous basis: Round 1 applications due: May 9, 2025 at...
Non-Best Starts Funding Opportunities
We are working to build long-term sustainable supports for our community and know that we can’t do it all on our own. That’s why we highlight funding opportunities from other agencies and organizations that support babies, children, and families in King County.
These funding opportunities are not intended to be a recommendation from King County. Organizations must do their own research and Best Starts is not involved in the applications or funding decisions.
Non-Best Starts for Kids Funding Opportunities List – January to March deadlines
At Best Starts we are working to build long-term sustainable supports for our community so that every baby born and child raised is happy, healthy, safe and thriving. Part of building sustainable systems is recognizing we can’t do it all on our...
Non-Best Starts for Kids Funding Opportunities List – December to February deadlines
At Best Starts we are working to build long-term sustainable supports for our community so that every baby born and child raised is happy, healthy, safe and thriving. Part of building sustainable systems is recognizing we can’t do it all on our...
Non-Best Starts for Kids Funding Opportunities List – November to January deadlines
At Best Starts we are working to build long-term sustainable supports for our community so that every baby born and child raised is happy, healthy, safe and thriving. Part of building sustainable systems is recognizing we can’t do it all on our...