Spokane Parks Foundation Community Grants (Washington)

Spokane Parks Foundation is requesting applications for its 2025 Community Grants.

Donor Name: Spokane Parks Foundation

State: Washington

County: Spokane County (WA)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The objective of the grant is 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.

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
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.