On Campus
Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship
Develop your leadership abilities through practical experience, personal reflection and in community with mentors and peers.
Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center
Serve your community by making a commitment to a community-based organization and lead by engaging other students in public service, through service learning, one-day service projects, and community events.
Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Awards
These awards aim to support undergraduates as they disseminate their unique contributions to the UW community and beyond. Apply to publicly share your research, innovations, and ideas. The Research Travel Awards can also fund leadership scholars to present their projects at professional conferences.
Off Campus
City of Seattle Neighborhood Matching Fund
The Neighborhood Matching Fund provides money to Seattle neighborhood groups and organizations for a broad array of neighborhood-initiated improvement, organizing or planning projects. A neighborhood group may be established just to undertake a project–the group does not need to be “incorporated.”
The Seattle Public Library: Business & Nonprofit
Learn about business research (from data about potential customers to market trends) and nonprofits and grantwriting with free resources, services, and customized assistance. This includes resources to locate grant opportunities, conduct planning and proposal research, build nonprofit skills, and connect with local experts.
King County Grants and Funding Opportunities
King County offers a wide range of funding opportunities for organizations across the county. From grants supporting water quality improvement to programs for youth and amateur sports, food security, and community engagement projects, there are resources available to empower organizations and individuals making a positive impact. Explore the options, eligibility, and application details on this page to find the financial support your community project or initiative may need.