Business Funds

Businesses that are eligible for the neighborhood matching funds program, established in Seattle, have to meet certain criteria. Check at http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/ to find out more about the possibility of getting funds for your business. Usually, the project has to have a community-focus that enriches the neighborhood to be eligible for consideration.

Don’t forget to check out the local Small Business Administration office in Seattle too. Check out 7a loans with them. Seattle has a keen interest in developing their port more, so if your business can be shown to improve that area, you can also get loans based on that criteria through Seattle’s port improvement programs.

Non-Profits

There are many programs for non-profits in Seattle. There are multiple opportunities to get a non-profit funded in Seattle, no matter what the size. If you only have a great community idea, but feel you’d never be able to get started without some funds, check out what’s available in Seattle. For people who are in between jobs, or not eager to start a for-profit company, the non-profit niche can help them give back to the community as a second career choice. The Seattle Foundation located at http://www.seattlefoundation.org offers grants to non-profits for capital expenses, equipment, and/or operating costs. It is a competitive program, but a great way to get started in a noble cause in Seattle.

Technology Investment

Any projects that help part of the city’s community that have not reached their technological potential are considered for technology grants. The program is called the Bill Wright Technology Matching Fund.