Deadline: 30-Nov-21
The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) has launched the Regional Impact Grant (RIG) to support Health and Human Service Organizations.
The Community Foundation of NCW respects and celebrates diversity that contributes to healthy, caring communities. CFNCW wishes to signal to groups with diverse cultures, philosophies and experiences that they are welcome partners in its efforts. With all of CFNCW’s endeavors, it strives to encompass people of all ages, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, economic circumstances, religion and disability.
Funding Information
Nonprofit organizations can choose to apply for one of two funding opportunities: RIG4K ($ 4,000 grants) or RIG10K ($ 10,000 grants).
Eligibility Criteria
- A nonprofit organization must have a current tax exempt status under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS Code. Community projects that do not have tax exempt status may apply with a qualified Fiscal Sponsor.
- CFNCW considers grant applications only from nonprofit organizations in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties. Proposals from nonprofit organizations outside of the three county area may apply ONLY if the proposed project benefits Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan counties exclusively. Projects that have already identified key partners, venues or other means to deliver services in NCW before applying for the grant are preferable.
- Any Fiscal Sponsor for a project or program must meet the eligibility requirements established by the IRS. Contact the Foundation for more information before proceeding with an application. Organizations who act as a fiscal sponsor for other projects not directly associated with the organizations programs may submit multiple proposals per cycle one for their sponsored program and one for their internal programs.
- Individual public schools may apply for support of programs that enhance learning. Public schools with more than 50% Free and reduced lunch students will be given priority. Funding cannot be used to subsidize shortfalls from tax supported levies or core operational funding. Applications are restricted to 1 per school per grant cycle. The principal’s signature is required on all applications.
- K-12 Private schools, defined as tuition based educational institutions, may apply for funding if more than 50% of student body is low income or receives tuition assistance. Tuition assistance is not eligible.
- Large organizations with many branches or departments must submit requests from the president’s office. Tuition assistance is not eligible.
Criteria
Qualified applicants could also include:
- Programs and projects in arts and culture, community betterment, education, health, and human services that serve a broad sector of the community, are innovative, and are responsive to changing community needs
- Programs and projects that will enable nonprofit and charitable agencies to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and move toward self-sufficiency
- “Seed Grants” to initiate promising new projects and programs so that such projects and programs are able to demonstrate their usefulness to the community
- Programs and projects that address and help resolve important existing or emerging community issues
- Programs and projects that support new and creative projects and people offering the greatest opportunity for positive and significant change
- Programs and projects that facilitate cooperation and collaboration among organizations
- Programs and projects that identify, enhance, and expand leadership in the community through the support of charitable activities that empower individuals
- Programs and projects that improve the quality or scope of charitable works in the community
- Operating support for organizations that promote the programs and projects.
For more information, visit https://cfncw.org/regionalimpactgrant/
