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 Youth Healing Project – apply by July 21!
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 July 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM, please submit your application by then. Review the funding opportunities details...
Now accepting applications for the Lead in Traditional Eyeliner: Community Outreach and Education RFA – apply by May 29!
We are excited to share that the Lead in Traditional Eyeliner: Community Outreach and Education Request for Applications (RFA) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Review the full funding...
For existing Best Starts partners: Now accepting applications for the Capacity Building Small Grants
Editor's note 3/19/26: To access the recorded information session and slide deck, visit our Info Sessions page. We are excited to share that a Capacity Building Small Grant opportunity for current Best Starts for Kids partners is now...
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 – July to September 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 – June to August 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 – May to July 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...