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.

• Basic Needs: Food, clothing, housing stability services (such as rent and/or utility assistance), legal services, and meal programs.
•  Connector Services: Information and referral, transportation, advocacy, case management, cultural navigators, and other services that connect residents to services.
•  Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services: Services related to sexual assault and domestic violence, including legal assistance and shelter.
• Economic Opportunity/Self Sufficiency: Job training; programs that help those with barriers to employment or other forms of economic opportunity that can improve, prevent, or reduce needs for social service and housing supports; youth programs; mentoring; and after school programs.
•  Health and Wellness: Physical, mental, and dental health services, counseling, therapy, day health programs, and chore services. 
• Homeless Services/Housing: Shelters, homeless outreach, transitional housing, and emergency housing.

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.