Central Area Collaborative

The Only in Seattle Initiative to support community driven economic development projects with a focus on racial equity and social justice. Neighborhood-based nonprofit organizations who support local small businesses and communities can apply for grants up to $200,000 to fund projects that help build community partnerships, provide resources to local businesses and strengthen neighborhoods throughout Seattle. The OIS Initiative works to build an equitable and vibrant city by investing in neighborhood business districts that are centers of local commerce, community and culture. The OIS initiative supports activities such as: Organizing Creating and strengthening nonprofit organizations that can collaborate and work on neighborhood based economic development action plans Marketing and Events Marketing strategies and events that bring customers to business districts and create a positive, consistent image of neighborhoods. Continued on Schedule O...