This month, our office issued the through the Storefront Repair Fund. The program provides $2,000 grants to business owners to help cover the costs of repairing property damage. With this check, we invested $1.2 million to help 484 businesses make repairs. 

Beruck Tewolde, owner of King’s Deli and Grocery in Madrona, received the 600^th grant. Tewolde talks about how this grant helped him keep his business going during a difficult time.

We had the exciting opportunity to talk about the Business Community Ownership Fund with La Union Studio and Grow America on KOMO TV!

We launched this first-in-the-nation small business funding model that puts business owners on a pathway to long-term control and ownership of their commercial spaces.

In the interview, we talk about the program and how it works to preserve and strengthen small businesses.

Watch the full interview 📺

Join a diverse group of business, civic, and nonprofit partners as well as stars from Seattle’s sports teams on May 18 for the One Seattle Day of Service.

Volunteer opportunities include cleaning and beautification, gardening and restoration, and helping neighbors in need.

With volunteer events planned throughout Seattle including activities for all ages and abilities, we hope everyone will join in to give back to the city we love and call home!

Find the latest information and volunteer registration.

There’s still time to share your feedback on the Neighborhood Matching Fund. This grant program from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods supported more than 5,000 community-led projects over more than three decades. Past projects include park improvements, community festivals, and youth mentorship programs.

The community is asked to help the program identify any barriers to access. Once survey results are collected, there will be a series of small-group discussions to drive the creation of equitable solutions. The survey closes this Thursday, April 25.

Take the online survey. ✍

King County Solid Waste Division is accepting applications for the second round of Re+ Circular Economy Grants. These grants will support projects that create a more circular economy. That means waste is minimized, materials are used longer, and natural systems can regenerate.

Grant focus areas include waste prevention, reuse, and recycling. Businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations can apply for up to $300,000 in grant funding. Applications are due by May 29.

Grant information and application. 🍃