What we’re funding currently and how to apply.
Building Changes makes funding available in Washington State to test and learn from promising practices. We are able to do this through state allocations made to the Washington Youth & Families Fund (WYFF) and private investments. To receive notifications about future WYFF funding opportunities, sign up here.
From time to time, we may also post Request for Proposals related to other projects we are involved in, such as the Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP).
New Request for Proposals: King County Fiscal Administrator for YDIP: Applications due May 16, 2024
Requests for Proposals and Application Materials
- Download Request for Proposals (PDF)
- Download Budget Worksheet (Excel file)
Overview:
A Way Home Washington and Building Changes are seeking an organization to pilot the Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP) in King County. This organization will help manage and disperse flexible funding requests from community members and providers that are supporting young people to identify housing solutions using a creative, problem-solving approach called Diversion. As a Fiscal Administrator for YDIP, this organization will be an important partner in preventing housing instability and homelessness for young people exiting systems of care in King County.
New Statewide Funding Opportunities through WYFF: Proposals due March 4, 2024
Requests for Proposals and Application Materials
- Download Request for Proposals for Projects Serving Youth and Young Adults (PDF)
- Download Request for Proposals for Projects Serving Families (PDF)
- Download Budget Worksheet for Projects Serving Families Applications (Excel file)
FAQ and Q&A Session Recordings
- FAQ for Projects Serving Youth & Young Adults
- FAQ for Projects Serving Families
- Q&A Session Recording for Projects Serving Youth & Young Adults (see below)
- Q&A Session Recording for Projects Serving Families (see below)
Overview:
Building Changes is pleased to make available approximately $3.9 million through two Requests for Proposals—one for projects serving families and one for projects serving youth and young adults. Eligible applicants include nonprofit community or neighborhood-based organizations, regional and statewide nonprofit housing assistance organizations, federally recognized Indian tribes, local housing authorities, and public development authorities in Washington State. Building Changes will provide funding, technical assistance, and capacity building support for up to three years per project.
Culturally-specific organizations or smaller organizations led and staffed by persons of color that primarily serve communities of color are encouraged to apply, even if not currently delivering homeless and housing services. If selected as a grantee, Building Changes will provide training and technical assistance.
Projects Serving Families: Approximately $1,975,000 in grants will fund projects that specifically support Black, Indigenous, and People of the Global Majority (BIPOGM) immigrant and refugee families in Washington State at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Our goal is to foster housing stability through strategies that include trauma recovery and healing services, flexible funding, and equitable access to health services. We believe that housing and healing services are interconnected. Therefore, they must both be taken into consideration to fully support BIPOGM immigrant and refugee families.
Projects Serving Youth & Young Adults: Approximately $1,975,000 in grants will fund programs that support young people to gain safe and stable housing as they exit juvenile detention facilities. Coaches will support young people with discharge planning, housing options, educational opportunities, and financial assistance. By funding programs centered around holistic coaching services, we hope to support young people who leave systems of care so they’re equipped with the tools and support they need to live independently and to thrive.
Questions?
Please direct questions to WYFF@BuildingChanges.org.
