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 King County Youth Well-Being Network: Renton Area Lead – apply by October 27!
We are excited to share that the King County Youth Well-Being Network: Renton Area Lead Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Thursday, October 27 at 5PM, please submit your application by...
Now accepting applications for the Promoting First Relationships – Agency Training Project 2027 – apply by October 1!
We are excited to share that the Best Starts for Kids Promoting First Relationships – Agency Training Project 2027 request for applications (RFA) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Thursday, October 1 at 2PM, please submit your application by...
Now accepting applications for the Youth Healing Project – apply by August 14!
Editor's note: This post has been updated to reflect a new deadline. We are excited to share that the Best Starts for Kids Youth Healing Project request for proposal (RFP) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on August 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM, please submit...
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 – October to December deadlines
Best Starts is not involved in the applications or decisions of the following funding opportunities. Non-Best Starts Funding Opportunities Tips for using this list: Opportunities that are due sooner, will appear first in the "Upcoming Funding...
Non-Best Starts for Kids Funding Opportunities List – September to November deadlines
Best Starts is not involved in the applications or decisions of the following funding opportunities. Non-Best Starts Funding Opportunities Tips for using this list: Opportunities that are due sooner, will appear first in the "Upcoming Funding...
Non-Best Starts for Kids Funding Opportunities List – August to October deadlines
Best Starts is not involved in the applications or decisions of the following funding opportunities. Non-Best Starts Funding Opportunities Tips for using this list: Opportunities that are due sooner, will appear first in the "Upcoming Funding...