Tools & Funding
Explore the sections below for a list of quick links to business districts tools and funding opportunities.
Business Organization
- Department of Neighborhoods' Community Resource Hub. Check out the "Organizing Toolbox," "Get Engaged" and "Get Informed" sections.
- Local Initiatives Support Corporation's (LISC) Institute for Comprehensive Community Development and Commercial Revitalization Planning Guide
- Seattle Works Bridge Board Training
- Nonprofit Assistance Center
- United Way Board & Leadership Workshops
- People's Academy for Community Engagement
- Nonprofit Capacity Building Organizations
- National Main Street
Training and Resources
- Only in Seattle Peer Network - The Only in Seattle Peer Network is an opportunity for peers in commercial corridor development, along with their key community partners, to build their commercial revitalization skills and knowledge. For more information on past and current Peer Networks, visit the Peer Network section of the Bottom Line blog and sign up to our eNewsletter to learn about upcoming events.
- Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Resources
- National Main Street
- NeighborWorks America
- Seattle's Community Toolkit
Funding
- City of Seattle Grants Portal
- King County Environmental Grants and Awards
- Impact Capital
- Seattle Foundation
- Starbucks Foundation
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Philanthropy Northwest
- Northwest Development Officers Association
- Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
- The Foundation Center
- Philanthropy Journal On-Line
- The Grant Seekers Guide: Foundations that Support Social and Economic Justice
- Getting Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals
Infrastructure
- Seattle Streets Illustrated - SDOT's Right-of-Way Manual
- Neighborhood Street Fund
- Pavement to Parks program
- "Tactical Urbanism" (lower cost street improvements)
Public Space Amenities
- Banners, Signal Boxes, Festival Streets, Alley Activation, etc
- Sidewalk Cafes, street vending, A-frame management
- Parklets and Streateries
- Street Trees
- Newstands
- Public Art
Access
Support Programs and Resources
Data Resources
- Business Decision Engine - an interactive tool that gives access to information about Seattle's economy, customers, competition, and more
- Census Reporter is intended to make it easier for journalists to write stories using information from the U.S. Census bureau. Place profiles and comparison pages provide a friendly interface for navigating data, including visualizations for a more useful first look.
- City of Seattle Population and Demographics and Mapping Tool
- LocalScape - King County Property Information
- ESRI Business Analyst - combines demographic and business data, detailed maps, and advanced spatial analytics on businesses, customers, and marketplace
- PolicyMap - easy to use demographic and other data, with free versions available
- Seattle Public Library Business Resources
- Puget Sound Regional Council
- Seattle Neighborhood Intercept Study from the Department of Transportation
- Seattle In Progress - A virtual "Notice of Proposed Land Use" Board
- Shaping Seattle - A map with locations and detailed information on active Seattle development projects that require Design Review