In recognition of the significant need for human services support in our community, the Burien City Council allocates a portion of the General Fund budget to grant funding to organizations delivering direct service in our community. In the spring of every even year (2020, 2022, etc.), the City of Burien, along with 15 other King County cities, accepts requests for human services funding using one common application. $8.89 per capita is allocated to the Burien Human Services Fund, equaling roughly $467,000 per year. The City will also receive close to $46,000 per year in human services funding from the federal government’s Community Development Block Grant funding. Funds will be dispersed to organizations quarterly over a two-year period.
2025–2026 Human Services Fund Application
The 2025-2026 Human Services Fund Application closed at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 8. Applications are currently under review. We anticipate that awarded agencies will be notified in late 2024.
Contracts and Reporting
Organizations funded by the city are required to submit quarterly performance reports and annual demographics and outcomes reports. For additional information on the contracting and reporting process, contact Human Services Staff.
2023–2024 Human Services Funding Allocations
The City received 60 applications requesting $1,376,647. The Human Services Commission recommended that 37 programs receive funding.