Mobilizing Young Leaders Across Washington State

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is launching a new initiative that will invest up to $5 million in new and existing programs in Washington state that develop youth impact through leadership training, civic engagement, and/or youth organizing.

Youth are not just the future - they are paying attention now and eager to act, but not all young people have the resources, knowledge, skills, or support to participate and lead. We believe that supporting youth to act involves myriad components, from opportunities for youth to identify their purpose and passions to hands-on experiences that enable youth to apply critical thinking and use their voices to advocate for lasting change. 

The Mobilizing Young Leaders Across WA State request for proposals (RFP) supports new and existing programs in Washington state that support youth engagement and build youth power through leadership training, civic engagement, and/or youth organizing. 

Key dates 

• Thursday, November 7: Letter of intent (LOI) submission deadline 
• Wednesday, November 20: Organizations invited to submit full proposals 

Awards will be granted during the second quarter of calendar year 2025.