Human Services Agency Funding

Each year, the City of Renton allocates funding to agencies to provide social services and assistance to Renton residents.  The City of Renton is member of the Human Services Funding Collaborative with 16 other North, East, and South King County cities who join together for a common application process every other year. The application process is through the Share1App portal hosted by the City of Redmond:  Share 1 App | Redmond, WA.  The Renton Human Services Advisory Committee reviews Renton applications and makes funding recommendations to the Council/Mayor.  

The next application cycle will be for 2027-2028 funding with applications due spring 2026. To receive notices about upcoming application cycles and dates, please email: share1appquestions@gmail.com.

To receive notifications about the application process, please email share1appquestions@gmail.com.

Requirements for consideration

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.

Grant funding process:

• 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 six priority areas for funding:

• 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. 

2025-2026 Human Services funding allocations

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.