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January 13, 2026

2026 Major Grant Resources

Resources 2026 Major Grant Guidance FAQ (updated weekly) LOI Informational Video LOI Webinar Slides LOI Application Questions 2026 Major Grant Contract Describing Program & Performance Goals Online Application Online Application Tutorial

Office Admin

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July 22, 2025

Meet Our New 2025 Major Grant Partners!

Announcing nearly $4 million supporting 24 community partners.

Nicole

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May 8, 2025

2024 Annual Report

Learn more about the projects and solutions community-rooted organizations are implementing to advance health equity.

Erica

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March 26, 2025

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Frank Chopp

Honoring the life and legacy of House Speaker Frank Chopp, one of the finest and most effective leaders ever to have served the people of Washington State.

monique

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February 27, 2025

PHPDA Leadership Transition

Announcing upcoming changes to Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority’s (PHPDA’s) leadership, and our plans for the future.

monique

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December 23, 2024

Changes for a Bigger Impact

This year, we examined the impact of PHPDA’s resources and programs and began identifying how best to use our own limited resources to advance long-lasting structural changes that ensure a future of equitable healthcare.

monique

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October 28, 2024

Nimble Grants Starting Fall 2024

Ten new Nimble Grant programs increasing health equity for underserved populations in King County.

Nicole

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August 15, 2024

Meet Our New 2024 Major Grant Partners!

Announcing nearly $4 million supporting 24 community partners.

Nicole

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May 2, 2024

2023 Annual Report

Reflecting on our commitment to health equity, campus stewardship, impactful grantmaking, and technical assistance that extend beyond financial support.

Nicole

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April 25, 2024

Nimble Grants Starting Spring 2024

Seven new Nimble Grant programs increasing health equity for underserved populations in King County.

Nicole

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November 14, 2023

Nimble Grants Starting Fall 2023

These Nimble Grants aim to increase health equity by addressing immediate needs of underserved populations in King County.

Nicole

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August 30, 2023

Seattle’s First Affordable Housing for LGBTQIA+ seniors

First affordable and affirming housing and community center for LGBTQIA+ elders in PNW.

Nicole

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August 1, 2023

Reminder: Nimble Grant applications due August 11

And changes to the Nimble Grant calendar in 2024.

Nicole

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July 12, 2023

Meet Our New Major Grant Partners! 2023

Announcing more than $3 million supporting 18 community partners.

Nicole

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June 14, 2023

Taming the Beast of Evaluation: A Technical Assistance Session

PHPDA hosted a technical assistance session on program evaluation.

Nicole

Blue and orange mosaic tiles surrounding text that says "Broadening Equity Through Collaboration"

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May 30, 2023

2022 Annual Report

2022 was a year for us to celebrate and strengthen relationships, build new ones, and help foster connections among others.

Nicole

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May 17, 2023

Introducing Our New Executive Director: Virgil Wade

We are excited to share about his expertise in this role and for you to get to know him.

Nicole

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May 15, 2023

Executive Director John Kim Says Farewell

Join us in congratulating John for his accomplishments and on his new adventures ahead.

Nicole

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May 4, 2023

Spanish-Speaking Houseless and/or Survivors of Street-Based Commercial Sexual Exploitation Clients at Aurora Commons

Daniela Acuna, a SU College of Nursing student, presented an award-winning report on a program provided by Aurora Commons.

Nicole

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April 21, 2023

Nimble Grants Starting April 2023

These Nimble Grants aim to increase health equity by addressing immediate needs of underserved populations in King County.

Nicole

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March 15, 2023

Leadership Transition Announcement

It’s amazing what can be accomplished in three and a half years.

Nicole

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March 10, 2023

Take the Mystery Out of Grantwriting! A Learning Workshop

PHPDA hosted a learning workshop on grantwriting.

Nicole

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January 25, 2023

SCIDpda Commemorates Groundbreaking for 160 Affordable Housing Units

SCIDpda marks the beginning of constructing affordable housing on the North Lot of the Pacific Tower Campus.

Nicole

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January 11, 2023

Nimble Grants Starting Now

We are excited to announce Health Equity Fund's 2023 Nimble Grant Cycle 1 awards! These grants aim to increase health equity by addressing immediate needs of underserved populations in King County.

Nicole

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November 23, 2022

40th Anniversary

In celebrating 40 years supporting communities for better health, PHPDA commissioned a local artist, mosaic facilitator, and invited community members to work together on a shared project.

Nicole

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November 8, 2022

From Work to Impact: Theory of Change

We dove into learning about Theories of Change and Logic Models with PHPDA grantees, applicants, and other local nonprofits. Our goal was to understand and refine how to use these tools to connect to ultimate impact.

Nicole

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October 6, 2022

A Fresh New Site

We just launched a brand new website! We'd love to know if we have achieved any of the goals and objectives that we set ourselves in the redesign.

Nicole

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September 27, 2022

Fix the Harm! Aviation Impacts

PHPDA hosted an educational event focused around the impacts aviation has on the health of those living in Beacon Hill and South King County.

Nicole

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August 11, 2022

PHPDA Historic Partners Join Community Mosaic Project

PHPDA Historic Partners continue the community mosaic project in celebration of PHPDA’s 40th Anniversary Year.

Jill Becker

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July 14, 2022

Meet Our New Major Grant Partners for 2022

We are honored to announce PHPDA’s Major Grant awards of more than $3 million to 20 community partners to improve health care access and outcomes.

Jill Becker

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July 13, 2022

Reproductive Health Care & Abortion: Solidarity Statement

In Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court delivered a devastating blow against civil rights and health equity. Abortion is an essential component of reproductive health care.

Jill Becker

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2024 March :
Redefining Mental Healthcare Through Cultural Approaches

2024 January :
Food is Life

2023 September :
Immigrants and Refugees Can Thrive

2023 June :
Shaping Health Equity Through Policy Change

2023 March :
Protect Our Elders

2022 December :
Addiction: Why We Need a Health Equity Approach

2022 September :
Reproductive Choice is Equity in Action

2022 June :
Not Just One Month of Rainbows

2022 March :
Two Reasons Why We Don’t Trust People

2022 January :
You’re Not Required to Set Yourself on Fire

2021 September :
Back To Business This Time All Together

2021 July :
The Lost Year COVID-19 Kids Mental Health

2021 April :
(Pilot) Anyone Listening? PHPDA Amplifying Community Voices