Interested in applying for a grant from NW Children's Fund?
Here's everything you need to know.
NW Children’s Fund invites child welfare organizations aligned with our mission to apply for funding. Our mission is to end the cycle of child abuse and neglect by supporting programs for at-risk youth and their families. Our funding is focused on prevention, early-intervention and treatment programs in three specific areas: Healing Abused Children, Strengthening Fragile Families and Helping At-Risk Youth.
In 2009-10, NW Children’s Fund distributed $826,750 in 70 grants ranging in size from $3,000 to $30,000.
NW Children’s Fund has a two-step application process:
Interested agencies submit a Letter of Inquiry. Submission of a Letter of Inquiry does not ensure that an agency will participate in the full application process. A screening committee reviews the Letters of Inquiry and informs agencies whether they have been selected to participate in the full application and review process. Five hard copies of the Letter of Inquiry should be submitted. An agency may only submit one Letter of Inquiry per year.
Selected agencies then submit a Completed Application and Required Attachments. NW Children’s Fund Board members thoroughly review the applications and arrange for an interview and face-to-face evaluation before making final granting decisions. Three hard copies of all application materials should be submitted.
A grant applicant must qualify as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
The project must serve children and families of Washington State. Our grants predominantly support programs in King, Snohomish, Pierce and Kitsap counties.
Grants will not be considered for individuals, political candidates or religious purposes.
Grant requests should reflect actual need for a single year, and should not exceed $30,000.
Grants are made for a one-year period. NW Children’s Fund does not fund the same program twice in the same fiscal year (August through July). See grant timeline.
NW Children’s Fund supports a variety of program needs, and will consider grant requests for (a) General Operating Support or (b) Specific Programs or Needs (new or ongoing). We will not consider grant requests for the following Specific Programs or Needs: land acquisition, new construction, office equipment, fundraising costs, debt retirement, endowments or scholarships.
NW Children’s Fund generally does not fund programs or agencies primarily devoted to providing food, clothing, or direct medical and dental services.
Grant proposals should identify the target population, and address how it will benefit from the services provided. Program implementation and evaluation, additional funding sources, and coordination with other service providers should also be discussed.
If you have any questions please contact us.
Letters of Inquiry due to the NWCF office
(Not postmarked by the 7th. Please be sure they are received by the 7th)
Applications & Supporting Materials due at NWCF
NWCF informs applicant of grant making decisions and Grant funds distributed
Letters of Inquiry due at NWCF office
Applications & Supporting Materials due at NWCF
NWCF informs applicant of grant making decisions
Grant funds distributed