Community Partner Funds

As we prepare the 2027-2028 Budget, we invite you to be part of the process with respect to funding non-profit and government organizations that serve Sumner. We appreciate partnerships with other organizations that provide social support and programs that serve our residents and businesses. This process gives returning partners the chance to tell the City exactly the kind of support you need in the next two years, your past partnerships with the City, and opens the door to potential new partners.

The Process

Applications were due July 31, 2026. These are funding requests for the years 2027 and/or 2028. At Study Session, Council directed staff to use the following allocations in the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget:

• Exodus Housing $15,000
• Generous Influencers - Night Market $10,000
• Mi Casa Housing $15,000
• Mother 2 Many $15,000
• Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce $15,000
• Sumner-Bonney Lake School District - Family Resource Center $70,000
• Sumner Community Food Bank $50,000
• Sumner Main Street Association $60,000

Eligibility

• Only non-profit 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 or government organizations will be considered for funding.
• Funds are not available for acquisition, leasing, or maintenance and operations of government owned buildings (e.g. school district, library, city)
• Funds may not be used solely to fund staff salaries, pay off debts or provide scholarships.

Recognition

Funded organizations will thank the people of Sumner for their support at the level appropriate for equivalent supporters/sponsors. Recognition must be public and may be on website, printed newsletter, printed ads, annual report or similar. Coordinate use of the City logo with the Communications Director.