Information from the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

DFI Financial Education Grants

DFI provides grant funding to organizations providing financial education to Washington residents. To learn more, please sign up for our financial education grant notifications.

DFI Financial Education Grants 2024-2025 Timeline

Feb. 29, 2024 – Final Applications Submission Deadline.  DFI will only accept Grant Program applications that are complete and received by the submission deadline via email FEGrants@dfi.wa.gov.  In order to be considered for a grant award, applicants must submit a complete grant application before the due date.

March 2024 – Proposal Evaluation. The Grant Review Committee will review and consider only the application materials and proposal submitted consistent with these instructions. For example, any materials provided outside the formal application process will not be considered. Submission of complete, eligible applications does not guarantee funding. There are regularly more applications submitted than funding allocated for grants.

April 2024 – Applicant Notification. DFI finalizes grant awards. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application via the email address provided in their application.

May - June 2024 – Finalize Grant Agreements. DFI prepares the Grant Agreements and delivers to the applicant. Applicants sign and return the agreements along with any required documents. Grant Agreements must be signed by both parties to be valid. Each Grant Agreement will be written and monitored for compliance by DFI and will be assigned a unique number. It will look something like this: 102-24-123.

July 2024 – Program Commencement. Work under the approved program may begin on the start date listed in the Grant Agreement.

June 2025 – All work must be completed and final reports and invoices filed by June 30, 2025.

Forms and Information for 2023-2024 Grants

Contact Us

If you have questions, please email FEGrants@dfi.wa.gov.

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