If your organization needs money, this might be the opportunity you’re looking for: King County’s Alan M. Painter grants
From King County Local Services:
Alan M. Painter Grants: Community project organizers in unincorporated King County have until Dec. 5 to apply for 2026 funds
The Alan M. Painter Grant Program is now accepting applications for 2026.
This popular program supports projects and investments that promote inclusivity and enhance unincorporated communities. Funded projects benefit all community members, regardless of race, income, or language spoken. Funds may not be used for political activities.
A total of $90,000 will be awarded for projects in 2026, in individual grants of less than $5,000 per project. Funding for chosen projects will begin in March 2026.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 5.
“The Alan M. Painter Grant Program reflects the spirit of the Department of Local Services: bringing communities together,” said Department Director Leon Richardson. “Connecting with our neighbors makes our communities stronger, and it’s especially meaningful in a large, diverse area like unincorporated King County. Whether we’re funding vibrant community festivals, National Night Out gatherings, or youth cultural signage and celebrations, these grants give local organizations the tools to bring people together and create lasting, positive change where we live.
This year, 45 projects and programs received money, including:
-Design and installation of a “Welcome to Skyway” sign
-Fall City Days cultural activities and signs
-Tours, workshops, and education gatherings connecting the public and local farms in the Snoqualmie Valley
-Chairs for the Federal Way Senior Center
-Support for Japan Festival at the historic Mukai Farm and Garden on Vashon IslandLearn more or to apply on the Alan M. Painter Grant Program page.
Alan M. Painter
The King County Council approved renaming the grants program to honor Alan M. Painter, the founding director of King County’s Community Service Areas program. Alan was a long-time public servant who also worked in the City of Seattle and served communities across King County.
The grant program that now bears his name supports projects that advance the King County Strategic Plan and achieve one or more of the following goals:
-Promote the engagement of unincorporated area residents in community or civic activities
-Educate local residents about issues that affect them
-Enhance a community
-Identify and gather community needs and priorities
-Meet King County’s equity and social justice goals of increasing fairness and opportunity for all people, particularly people of color and those with low incomes and/or limited English.
Since the program began, King County has awarded more than $1 million in grant money to community organizations.
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