Hope for Youth Fund

The Hope for Youth Funding Opportunity aligns with Seattle Parks and Recreation's mission to provide welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate and build community, promote responsible stewardship of the land, and promote healthy people, a healthy environment, and strong communities.

2025 Application Guidelines

Seattle Parks and Recreation Hope for Youth fund is meant to increase access to athletic, recreational, and positive youth development activities. Hope for Youth’s primary purpose is to support youth sports organizations that serve marginalized and economically distressed communities. The funds are intended to offset the cost of participation and provide opportunities for youth to engage in positive sports, fitness programs, and youth development opportunities.

Eligibility

To apply for Hope for Youth funds you must:

Be a 501(c)3 non-profit agency, or be represented by a fiscal sponsor with non-profit status.
Provide activities or services for youth ages 11-19 that will be completed by 12/7/2025.
Be in good fiscal standing with the City of Seattle (no outstanding debts or grants)

Funds Available

Organizations can apply for up to $3,500. This is a reimbursement program; funds will be reimbursed after the completion of the program and submission of all required documentation and invoice.

Apply

Step 1:

Applicants must read and adhere to the full Fund Guidelines

Step 2: Apply Online

Timeline

Applications available: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 8:00 AM
Applications due: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Seattle Parks Grants Team Review: May 23-May 23, 2025
Committee Review: May 24-June 14, 2025
Awards Announced: 3rd & 4th week of June 2025
Contracts completed during June & July 2025

Questions?

Email SPRFunds4All@seattle.gov

Past Awardees

2024 Awardees:

Broadway Bound Children's Theatre
Central Area Parents & Coaches Association
Charles Fix/Somali Health Board
Demetrius DuBose Memorial
East African Community Services
George Pocock Rowing Foundation
Life Enrichment Group
Marvin Thomas Memorial Fund
Skate Like a Girl
Special Moments
the Service Board

2023 Awardees:

Beacon Hill Youth Soccer
Bike Works
Brave Pride Jr. Football
Central Area Parents and Coaches Association
East African Community Services
George Pocock Rowing Foundation
Marvin Thomas Memorial Fund
Plus One Foundation
Sail Sand Point
Skate Like a Girl
Stone Soup Theatre
YMCA of Greater Seattle