Belonging, Civic Health, & Wellbeing Request for Partnership
About the Washington Wellbeing Initiative
The Washington Wellbeing Initiative (WAWI) is a new, statewide collaboration that invests in belonging and civic health within and between communities to build wellbeing from the ground up.
WAWI is an active and growing network of organizations across Washington state committed to improving belonging, civic health and wellbeing in Washington state. Founding members include the Washington Economic Justice Alliance, Civic Commons, Statewide Poverty Action Network, and Front and Centered.
We are actively recruiting new member organizations! If you’re interested in joining, please email: info@civic-commons.org
Belonging, Civic Health, & Wellbeing Request for Partnership
An Introduction to the opportunity
The Belonging, Civic Health, & Wellbeing in Washington Request for Partnership invites communities to join us in creating welcoming, inclusive spaces throughout Washington that help people connect, build trust, and work together on regional solutions that improve the wellbeing of people and the environment.
Up to $40,000 will be given to one regional collaboration, hosted by a lead 501(c)(3) or tribal entity, in each of 9 regions that make up the state.
WAWI will actively partner with and provide in-kind technical assistance and support to each regional collaboration. Together, we will share, learn, and grow to accomplish the following:
Weave together the deep, place-based relationships needed to foster a sense of belonging in your region.
Host civic gatherings to collectively identify the unique community conditions needed for people and the environment in your region to thrive.
Connect and amplify community-led narratives of belonging and wellbeing rooted in the lived experiences of community members.
Participate in a team of national, state, and regional WAWI partners to share, learn, and strategize together.
Co-create a statewide agenda to advance policies, programs, and practices that build belonging, civic health, and wellbeing for all Washingtonians.
Attend and participate in a statewide summit to strengthen our collective wellbeing across Washington state.
The above is an excerpt from the full Belonging, Civic Health, & Wellbeing in Washington Request for Proposals. Please read the full Request for Proposals before applying.
The Application Process
WAWI has set up a three-step process to simplify the RFP application and encourage strong collaboration among interested parties in your region.
STEP 1 | Brief Survey: Interested 501(c)(3) organizations or tribal entities are welcome to fill out a brief survey to express interest in the RFP (Appendix A).
Survey Opens: October 2, 2026 | Survey Deadline: October 23, 2026
STEP 2 | Informational Webinar: All interested parties will be asked to join an informational webinar to learn more about WAWI, the RFP opportunity, and potential partners in your region.
RFP Info Session Options: November 2, 2026 | November 4, 2026
STEP 3 | Full Application: Interested parties submit full RFP application (Appendix B).
RFP Application Opens: November 6, 2026 | RFP Deadline: December 4, 2026.
Award notifications will be made by December 21, 2026. Funds will be distributed by January 30, 2027.
The grant period is January 2027-July 2028 (18 months).
Informational Webinar
For step 2 of the application process, WAWI will host two Informational Webinars for potential applicants to learn more about WAWI, the Belonging, Civic Health, & Wellbeing in WA grant opportunity, and potential partners in your region.
All interested parties are invited to join one of the Informational Webinar options:
November 2, 2026 | November 4, 2026
Information on how to join the Informational Webinar will be sent to interested parties after they fill out the Online Survey (Step 1 in the Application Process (see above)).
Please reach out to info@civic-commons.org for any questions regarding the Informational Webinars.
Belonging, Civic Health, & Wellbeing Request for Partnership
Submission Form
Just fill out the form and refer to the official Request for Partnership here to ensure you have included all the required elements.
If you have any questions or problems with your submission, please contact us at info@civic-commons.org
Thank you!
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