2026 EDI Request for Proposals - Current EDI Projects - Capacity Building Only

The City of Seattle is seeking proposals for the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) funding to support projects that address displacement and lack of access to opportunity for historically marginalized communities. The current funding round has $14.8M available for capacity building and existing capital projects for existing EDI Funding Recipients. The proposal must demonstrate work that primarily serves City of Seattle residents located within communities that face high risk of displacement. The applicant must be in good standing with any other open City of Seattle contracts, grants, and/or loans. The project addresses at least three of the Equity Drivers from the Implementation Plan. • The EDI funding is contingent on meeting program requirements and completing pre-contracting due diligence activities. • The EDI funds cannot be used for regular organization operations. • The project must be completed within two years. • The applicant must be an existing EDI Funding Recipient. • The applicant must have a project in active predevelopment or development that requires additional funding support.