Across the country — and here in King County — demand for food assistance continues to rise. Funding reductions and changes to essential programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are making it harder for individuals and families to access the food they need. To help meet this moment, HealthierHere is launching a second Request for Proposals (RFP) to invest in local food assistance providers.

Who Can Apply?

HealthierHere is seeking proposals from established food assistance organizations that distribute at least 250,000 pounds of food annually. Eligible applicants include:

• Food banks
• Food pantries
• Mutual aid networks
• Community food programs

Grants will support direct food purchase and distribution, helping providers maintain or increase their capacity to serve King County residents.

Organizations who were funded in the first round are eligible for funding again in round two.

Grant Award Amounts

Funding is available for organizations of different sizes:

• Up to $25,000 for small organizations
• Up to $200,000 for large organizations

These grants are designed to provide immediate, short-term food relief to communities across King County.

Application Timeline (Funding Round 2)

• RFP release (includes Readiness Assessment): Tuesday, January 20, 2026
• Q&A Webinar: Monday, January 26, 2026, 3-4pm PT
• Proposals due: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
• Partner selection: Friday, March 6, 2026
• Contract start date: Monday, March 16, 2026
• Funding period: March 2026 – June 2026

The first found of grants were awarded in December 2025, with funding through March 2026.

How to Apply & Amplify

Interested food assistance providers can review the full eligibility criteria, application instructions, and required materials in the full Request for Proposals document.

Click here to register for the Q&A webinar.

Click here to access the application form.

Please share this opportunity with your providers in your networks! Reshare our RFP announcements on LinkedIn and Instagram.