Deadline: 15-Jan-2025
The Methow Valley Fund supports nonprofit organizations and agencies with programs that address community needs in the Methow Valley.
Funding Information
- MVF9K – $9,000 grants
- MVF4K – $4,000 grants
Grant making Policies
- Geographic Area: CFNCW considers grant applications only from nonprofit organizations in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties.
- IRS Charitable Status: A nonprofit organization must have a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. If permitted by the specific grant program, organizations that do not have tax exempt status may apply with a qualified Fiscal Sponsor.
- City or County Governments: Operational costs or essential services provided by government such as infrastructure, administration, or services such as fire and police, are not eligible for funding. However, non-essential, quality of life, community enhancement programs not typically funded through tax dollars may be eligible.
- Public Schools: Individual public schools and charter public schools are currently ineligible for Legacy Fund Grants. Other grant programs, such as NCW Foundation for Youth and Woods Family Music and Arts, do accept applications from public schools.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grant Guidelines
- Nonprofit organizations can choose to apply for one of two funding opportunities: MVF9K ($9,000 grants) and MVF4K ($4,000 grants).
- If you are a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in and serving the Methow Valley, you are eligible and encouraged to apply for unrestricted core operating support.
- If you are a government agency (excluding schools), tribal agency, faith-based organization, fiscally sponsored program, or a 501(c)(3) public charity serving the Methow Valley but headquartered elsewhere, you are eligible for program-specific support that meets the Grant Guidelines and Policies.
- Grant requests for the purpose of re-granting funds to other organizations or individuals are not eligible.
- Limitations and restrictions for all Community Grant Programs apply to this program.
- School districts, related agencies, and fiscally sponsored programs of governmental agencies are not eligible for the Methow Valley Fund Legacy Grant.
- MVF9K – $9,000 grants
- No partial grants are awarded.
- Applicants must complete an online application and participate in a site visit with the Methow Valley Fund Advisors and CFNCW staff.
- Grantees who receive a MVF9K grant must wait out one grant cycle (one year) before reapplying for a MVF9K or applying for a MVF4K.
- MVF4K – $4,000 grants
- No partial grants are awarded.
- In lieu of completing a full-length grant application, you will submit basic organizational info and participate in a site visit with the Methow Valley Fund Advisors and CFNCW staff to explain your proposal directly.
- Grantees who receive a MVF4K grant may apply annually.
- Grant reports are not required.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Ineligible for Grants
- Individuals
- Lobbying or Political activities
- Multi-Year Requests
- Tuition, scholarships, or core operating expenses for public schools, public charter schools, private schools, or universities and colleges
- Religious organizations for religious purposes
For more information, visit Community Foundation of NCW.
