American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Funds

In October 2022, the City of Federal Way City Council has committed funding for social services to support the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. An application is not available yet. If you are interested in being notified of an application when it opens, please click here to sign up for the City of Federal Way's newsletter and select "Community Services." All funding announcements and grant opportunities will be published in the Federal Way Mirror, posted on the Community Services webpage, and sent out via the newsletter.

Would you like to receive notifications about funding opportunities and other updates?

Please click here  to sign up for the City of Federal Way's newsletter and select "Community Services." All funding announcements and grant opportunities will be published in the Federal Way Mirror, posted on the Community Services webpage, and sent out via the newsletter.

Division Goals

The Community Services Division, formerly the Human Services Division, assists our community with providing funding for critical services for low- or moderately-low income citizens. We strive to serve the community by enabling people to live more satisfying, more independent and more productive lives. We work cooperatively with various professionals and assume a wide-range of roles to assist individuals, groups, organizations and communities. 

The Community Services Division supports community non-profit groups through grant funding.  This funding is then used for services such as food, clothing, housing, advocacy, crisis help, medical/dental program and various other needs in the community.  We do not provide direct services to clients.  If assistance is needed, please call   2-1-1.

Permanent Supportive Housing, Shelter, and Transitional Housing Licensing Program

Permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and shelter services require a license to operating the City of Federal Way. The application may be found here.