Applications for KCRHA funding opportunities will be accepted from any legally constituted entities that meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
| MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT | SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION | COMPLETE |
| Applicant must be incorporated as a Washington State, private non-profit corporation. Note: Applicant must be granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. | Certificate of Incorporation KCRHA confirms the status via the IRS website. | ☐ ☐ |
| OR a Federally or Washington State-recognized Indian tribe. | Federal or State Registry listing | ☐ |
| OR a public corporation or other legal entity established per R.C.W. 35.21.660 or 35.32.730 (public corporation, commission, or authority). | Authorizing documents such as an interlocal agreement, legislative act, or ruling, etc. | ☐ |
| AND | ||
| Applicant must be in good standing 12 months before and on the date of application for pre-certification. | Certificate of Existence | ☐ |
| Applicant must have a Federal Tax Id number / employer identification number (EIN) | EIN Registration Confirmation from the IRS. | ☐ |
| Applicant must have Washington State Business License (UBI#) and Seattle Business License (as applicable), and pay taxes as required by the laws of those jurisdictions. | Copy of Business License(s) | ☐ |
| Applicant must not be presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from competing for funding opportunities by any Federal, State, or local department or agency. | KCRHA Certification of Non-debarment | ☐ |
| Applicant must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration on Sam.gov and an active Unique Entity ID number (UEI). | Proof of active SAM registration and UEI number. | ☐ |
If the applicant is using a fiscal sponsor, the fiscal sponsor must meet the minimum eligibility requirements above.
Any other criteria specific to the funding opportunity will be outlined in each particular Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFA) or specific procurement request. For applicants with fiscal sponsors, program specific requirements may be met by either the applicant, the fiscal sponsor, or a combination of both.
Updated August 13, 2024
Download the KCRHA Grantee Minimum Eligibility Requirements Checklist here