USA: Washington: Cashmere, Chelan Valley, Methow Valley, Okanogan Valley, Upper Valley, and Wenatchee Valley
Important Dates
Deadline: 08/15/25 - Cashmere, Chelan Valley, Upper Valley, Wenatchee Valley
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Grant Description
Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for specific projects or general operational support. Grants can be used to strengthen an organization and advance its charitable purposes. Eligible programs and projects benefit the residents of Cashmere, Chelan Valley, Methow Valley, Okanogan Valley, Upper Valley, and Wenatchee Valley.
In most cases, local nonprofits are eligible for unrestricted/general operating support, rather than specific programs or projects. Grantees can use these unrestricted funds to strengthen the organization and further its charitable purposes as they see fit. CFNCW believes that this type of grantmaking is valuable because it:
Enables nonprofits to build strong & sustainable infrastructures to provide programs and services that will have the greatest impact on communities;
Eases fundraising pressure on nonprofit leaders and allows organizations to focus on fulfilling their missions and running effective programs;
Gives flexibility for adapting and innovating to meet changing needs;
Serves as a vote of confidence for nonprofit leaders and lessens the power imbalance between funder and grantee; and
Shifts the conversation towards the outcomes of the grant and overall impact of the organization rather than focusing on a small slice of the mission.
Grant Criteria
• Organizations must be 501c3 nonprofits headquartered in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties
• Applicants will complete one standard grant application and select the geographic area(s) based on where they provide services.
• Any Fiscal Sponsor for a project or program must meet the eligibility requirements established by the IRS. Organizations that serve multiple communities only need to complete one application.
Individual public schools and charter public schools are currently ineligible for Legacy Fund Grants.
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
Pre-Application Information
Grant cycles:
• Cashmere, Chelan Valley, Upper Valley, and Wenatchee Valley: July 1 - August 15
• Methow Valley: December 1 - January 15
• Okanogan Valley: February 1 - March 15
Each organization that applies will participate in a Site Visit with LAB members (approx 30-45 min) to better understand the organization’s mission, structure, leadership, and impact in their community.
Organizations are limited to one grant proposal per grant program for consideration during a single grant cycle.
Before starting your grant application, please review
the funding source's website listed below for updates / changes / addendums /
conferences / LOIs.
