Closed: Funding to support diaper banks

Opportunity Type: Request for Application (RFA) Important Dates: Evaluation: October 30 - December 19, 2025 Conduct virtual presentations: January 6, 2026 Negotiate contracts: Beginning January 22, 2026 Estimated earliest date contracts signed: January 23, 2026 This funding opportunity is now closed. Timeline Evaluation: October 30 – December 19, 2025 Conduct virtual presentation with finalists if required: January 6, 2026 Announce “Apparent successful applicants” and send notifications to unsuccessful applicants: January 7, 2026 Debriefing emails sent if requested between: January 7 – January 15, 2026 Negotiate contracts: Beginning January 22, 2026 Estimated earliest date contracts signed: January 23, 2026 Grant information Commerce is requesting applications (RFA) to help fund diaper banks for the purchase of diapers, wipes and other essential baby products for distribution to families in need. Priority will be given to providers serving or located in marginalized, low-income communities, or communities of color. Providers who help support racial equity will also be prioritized. Funding Commerce intends to award multiple grant agreements to qualifying organizations who submit applications in response to this RFA. Individual award amounts may vary based on proposed impact, geographic coverage, and demonstrated need. Applications are limited to $ 125 ,000 each fiscal year or $ 250,000 total. The recipient of the $150,000 Direct Appropriation is eligible to apply for this funding, as long the application request does not exceed $100,000. Bidders conference A conference was held on September 23, 2025 at 2 :00 PT. The conference will be virtual only on Zoom. All prospective applicants were encouraged attend . However, attendance was not mandatory. Commerce is only bound by its written responses. All questions from the conference or follow-up communications will be documented in a question-and-answer document posted online. Associated Files List of apparent successful applicants for FY26-27 Application materials for Washington State Diaper Bank RFA (on Box) Contact Maria Logan, Program manager [email protected]

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