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Building Changes' Economic Opportunities Initiative Application Released

Established in early 2010, Building Changes’ Economic Opportunities Initiative is a capacity-building program that improves nonprofit agencies ability to address broad economic recovery issues present in their communities. The goals of the program include increased agency capacity and skills to deliver, expand and sustain social service programs that contribute to help low-income individuals secure and retain employment, earn higher wages, obtain better-quality jobs, and gain greater access to state and Federal benefits and tax credits.

The Economic Opportunities Initiative includes training, technical assistance and financial assistance to participating agencies throughout Washington state over an 18-month period (Spring 2010 through Fall 2011). Approximately 30 nonprofit agencies will be selected to participate in the Initiative through a competitive application process.

Building Changes' Economic Opportunities Initiative is funded through grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Strengthening Communities Fund, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and The Boeing Company.

Applications for enrollment are due March 15, 2010. 

Go to Funding Opportunities to learn more about the Initiative and application guidelines.