The Spokane Parks Foundation is pleased to invite applications for its Community Grant Program.
Donor Name: Spokane Parks Foundation
State: Washington
County: Spokane County (WA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/30/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,000 – $8,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The objective of their grants program is simple: to fund community-driven initiatives and park department programs and projects that enhance public parks and support outdoor recreational activities throughout Spokane County.
Priority will be given to applications for park projects or programs that:
- increase park and recreation services to underserved areas or populations
- promote and provide inclusivity and accessibility for all individuals
- offer long-term significant benefits to the community
- enhance the quality of parks and quality of life for the community
- are from a private or non-profit organization or community group
- have not received prior funding from the Spokane Parks Foundation
- demonstrate active and committed community involvement
- demonstrate collaboration with other community funding
Funding Information
- The average grant award amount typically ranges from $1,000 – $8,000 per project or program.
- Grants must be used within a twelve (12) month period of time unless an extension is requested and approved.
Eligibility Criteria
Grant are made to eligible organizations that meet one of the following criterion:
- tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)
- a recognized Native American Tribe
- a public agency
- an unincorporated group or organization that has a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor
Ineligibility Criteria
Spokane Parks Foundation will not consider funding requests for the following projects or activities:
- routine maintenance
- administration, salaries and operations
- debt retirement
- lobbying activities
- conferences, workshops, symposia
- endowments
- individuals
- programs with religious content
- replacement of lost/expired government funding
The Foundation will not consider applications from grantees who have not submitted reports on previously awarded grants. The Spokane Parks Foundation will not support organizations or groups that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.
For more information, visit SPF.
