Bellevue funds programs that address the full spectrum of human service needs, including food security, housing stability, homelessness prevention, health, behavioral health, youth services, domestic violence services and childcare subsidies. Opportunities for human services funding are listed on this page and updated periodically.
Human Services Fund
The application period for 2027-2028 Bellevue Human Services funding is now open.
An estimated $6.4 million per year in human services funds, which includes Human Services Funding, Housing Stability Funding, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services funding, will be available through an open competitive grants application process to fund the service and operating costs of human services programs to low- and moderate-income residents in 2027-2028.
Workshops
Funders Workshops reviewing the application and city-specific information are on:
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. at SeaTac City Hall
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Redmond City Hall
Watch a recording of the 2027-2028 workshop session.
Application Overview
- Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
- Submission: Online application must be completed through the Share 1 App and city-specific requirements listed on the supplemental must be emailed to humanservices@bellevuewa.gov
- Assistance: Please direct requests for technical assistance or questions about application submissions to Bellevue’s Human Services Team at humanservices@bellevuewa.gov or 425.452.6884
- Review: The Human Services Commission will review proposals and is expected to finalize their funding recommendations in September 2026, followed by City Council consideration in November 2026.
Online Application: Human Services Funding Collaborative Share1App
Application Assistance
The City of Bellevue is excited to welcome new and returning applicants to the process. City staff are available to provide technical assistance to any applicants. Bellevue provides and accepts applications in any language, not limited to English. If this is your first time applying or would like additional support, we strongly recommend reaching out to City of Bellevue staff to discuss your proposal in advance of application submittal.
General support & Technical assistance:
- Bellevue’s Human Services Team, humanservices@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-6884
Contracting Requirements
To be eligible to contract with City of Bellevue for funding, the organization must submit the following documents at the time funding is awarded:
- Verification of 501(c)3 status or fiscal sponsor
- Fiscal documentation (see RFP for additional details)
- Insurance listing City of Bellevue as the insurer
- Active status with LNI
- Active status with Department of Revenue
Reasonable Modification
For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable modification requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-2886 (voice) or email GGalaviz@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Officer at ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov.
If you have any questions regarding the ADA statement above or need help, please reach out to ADA, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Officer using the contact information above.
Contracts and Reporting
Organizations funded by the city are required to submit quarterly performance reports and annual demographics and outcomes reports.