Science and Technology Sustained Support
Science and technology nonprofits in King County can apply for general operating funds to support day-to-day expenses and programs providing public access to science and technology experiences.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- deadline unknown, verify at source
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- General operating funds (amount not specified in listing)
- Location
- King County, Washington
About
Overview
Science and Technology Sustained Support provides general operating funds to nonprofit organizations across King County that deliver science and technology-focused programs and services for the benefit of the public. Sustained Support 2025-2027 awards have been announced; organizations in that group do not need to reapply. Organizations not currently funded may apply in fall 2025 for funding in 2026-2027.
What Sustained Support Funds
Funding supports a variety of expenses including operating costs related to science and technology programs, staff salaries, utilities, supplies, fees, and services accessible to King County residents and visitors.
What Is Not Funded
- Primary research not directly providing experiences to the general public
- Medical and public health practice, medical treatment, medical or nutritional advice, or medical instruction
- Promoting pseudoscience
Eligibility
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Primary location/mission focused on science or technology
- Serve King County residents and visitors through public programming
- Organizations with annual budgets over $5 million do not qualify for additional equity funding
Evaluation Criteria
Applications are evaluated on organizational resilience and adaptability, demonstrated public benefit through reduced cost or free admission/programs, commitment to advancing equity, economic impact, tangible contribution to the science and technology field, and addressing gaps in public understanding of science and technology.
Equity and Geographic Investments
Additional funding is available for organizations based outside Seattle city limits and those serving marginalized communities including women, people affected by structural racism, and LGBTQ+ communities. Organizations excelling in advancing equity receive an Equity Investment score. Communities of Opportunity locations are eligible for additional funds.
Key Dates
- Current awards (2025-2027): already announced
- Next application period: fall 2025 for funding in 2026-2027
- Final Application deadline 2027: TBD
Contact
Jennifer Pritchard, (206) 263-8305. This grant is not yet open to applications. Sign up for the newsletter to be notified when grants are open.
- Award
- General operating funds (amount not specified in listing)
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- This grant supports science and technology organizations' day-to-day operating needs and programs that increase public access to science and technology experiences, with a focus on serving communities historically underrepresented in scientific fields.
- Eligibility
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with primary focus on science or technology, based in King County, serving the general public. Organizations with annual budgets over $5 million do not qualify for additional equity funding.
- Audience
- King County nonprofit organizations serving the general public
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