Human Services Agency Funding

The City of Renton recognizes the need to support programs that provide a broad array of human services to our community.  Programs that demonstrate strong performance serving Renton residents, with a location in Renton will be viewed most favorably. Criteria for the 2025-2026 funding round was as follows:

1. Address one of the Renton human services funding priorities above.
2. Submit a complete application, including all attachments; No late or incomplete applications will be accepted or reviewed.
3. Request a minimum of $15,000 per program.
4. Meet minimum insurance requirements if awarded funds.
5. Execute a contract with the City and be able to accept reimbursement for funds.
6. Regularly track and submit required reports regarding services, demographics, and outcomes.

• Apply: Every two years agencies apply via the Share1App.
•  Review: Applications are reviewed by the City of Renton's Human Services Advisory Committee. After an extensive review, rating recommendations of amounts to be awarded to specific applicants are recommended to Council/Mayor for approval.
•  Contract: Two-year contracts are executed by the City and funded agency.
•  Report: Quarterly invoicing and program impact are required. Agencies provide number of Renton residents served, service units provided, and demographics of clients served.

RENTON’S FUNDING PRIORITIES:

Homelessness Interventions and Housing Stability

• Programs that provide housing solutions or supportive services for those experiencing homelessness.  Includes shelters (including domestic violence shelters), emergency housing, transitional housing, homeless supportive services, physical/behavioral health for those experiencing homelessness, and other interventions helping community members experiencing homelessness. 

• Programs that work to prevent homelessness.  Includes rent, utility, financial assistance, eviction prevention services, and other homelessness prevention services.

Basic Needs, Health/Wellness, and Job Training

• Programs that provide non-housing related basic and health/wellness services.  Includes food, clothing, meal programs, general legal services, advocacy, case management, counseling, physical/mental health services, youth programs, childcare, transportation, etc.

• Programs that provide job training, education, apprenticeship and other programs helping reduce barriers to employment. 

Renton had $812,000 available annually for 2025-2026 agency programs serving Renton residents, awarding funding to 46 programs. Over 100 applications were received requesting over $4 million.