Promote and embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through action, education,
and guidance; foster an understanding that includes, accepts, respects and appreciates each
individual member of our community by:
 providing information, education, and communication that facilitates understanding
of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and celebrates and respects individual
differences;
 recommending to the Mayor and City Council opportunities to promote programs
related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and providing guidance to
ensure an accessible, safe, welcoming, and inclusive government and community; and
 supporting, challenging, and guiding government and the community to eliminate and
prevent all forms of discrimination.
Purpose of Grants Program
To harness the power and enthusiasm of the local community and partner with local groups,
agencies, organizations or individuals by providing funding to help make possible community
programs, events and/or activities that engage, educate or involve the Edmonds community in
ways that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Grant Monies Available
Individual grant awards may not exceed $500.
Grants Program Timeline
Awards are for programs from January through June 2024. Applications are due by 4:30pm,
Friday, May 24, 2024.
Eligible Projects
Programs, events or activities that engage the greater Edmonds community and promote
diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Examples of such projects are:
• Speakers
• Films
• Discussion groups
• Readings
• Performance
• Community gatherings
• Installations
Funds may be used for the promotion and/or production of the project but may not be used for
salaries; permanent capital acquisitions; or food, drink, prizes or other giveaways.
Eligibility Criteria
• Projects must fulfill one of the stated “Purposes of the Grants Program”
• Projects must be located or take place within the City of Edmonds or directly engage the
Edmonds community (if located beyond the City limits)
• Projects must not duplicate or supplant existing programs, events or activities
• While official nonprofit status is not required, grant recipients may not be for-profit entities
• Applicants must demonstrate how any grant monies will leverage other cash or in-kind
contributions
• Projects must be completed within six months upon approval of grant award
• Recipients must include acknowledgement of funding from the Edmonds DEIA Commission,
including use of its logo, on all printed or e-materials
Application Submittal
Submit a hard-copy or PDF of the application form and any supporting materials to Megan
Luttrell, 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020 or by email to:
megan.luttrell@edmondswa.gov. Questions regarding the process may also be sent to the same
email.
Submission due by: 4:30pm, Friday, May 24, 2024.