The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound is seeking applications for its 2022 Community Grants to strengthen communities through broad, diverse, and flexible funding for nonprofits serving Thurston, Mason, and Lewis counties, WA.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
State: Washington
Counties: Lewis County (WA), Mason County (WA), Thurston County (WA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/26/2022
Grant Size: $1,500 to $5,000
Details:
Community Grants support a wide range of 501(c)(3) organizations that contribute to the social, health, and environmental well-being of local communities across many focus areas, including arts and culture, environment, health and wellness, education, economic opportunity, basic needs and human services, and community and civic engagement.
Program Objectives
In reviewing grant proposals, the Community Foundation prioritizes the following:
- Impact: They support organizations contributing to individual and community well-being across a variety of focus areas including arts and culture, community and civic engagement, environment, animal welfare, health and wellness, basic needs, and economic opportunity.
- Geography: They fund organizations that primarily work in their service area or fill unmet needs within their service area (Thurston, Lewis, and Mason counties, WA).
- Equity: They support nonprofits serving all populations and seek to prioritize populations and communities with unequal access to resources and opportunities.
- Accountability: They seek to fund services that are designed appropriately for the communities they serve and prioritize organizations that meaningfully engage the voices, perspectives, and expertise of their program participants.
- Community Partnerships: They prioritize organizations that carry out their work in coordination with local community partners.
Funding Information
- Requested amount may be up to $5,000; awards typically range from $1,500 to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is limited to organizations with up to date 501(c)(3) public charity status or groups fiscally sponsored by an eligible 501(c)(3) organization. In addition to 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship:
- Organizations must demonstrate basic organizational capacity, including reasonable financial health and governance practices, including a minimum of 3 board members.
- Organizations must acknowledge 100% of Community Grant funds will be used in Thurston, Mason, and/or Lewis County.
For more information, visit Community Grant Program.
