Interested in applying for a grant from NW Children’s Foundation? Here’s everything you need to know.
NW Children’s Foundation has a two-step application process:
Step One: Interested agencies submit a Letter of Inquiry. We only accept one LOI per year (Winter or Spring)
Please see Letter of Inquiry page for more details.
Step Two: 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. Selected agencies then submit a full Grant Application.
NW Children’s Foundation Board members thoroughly review the written materials and arrange for an interview and face-to-face evaluation before making final granting decisions. Please see Grant Application page for more details.
GENERAL GRANT GUIDELINES
Grant requests should reflect actual need for a single year. NWCF grants generally range from $5,000 to $20,000 and do not exceed $30,000.
Grant proposals should identify the target population and address how that population will benefit from the services provided. Program implementation and evaluation, additional funding sources, and coordination with other service providers should also be discussed.
We are interested in hearing how the intensity, duration and frequency of your program/intervention will prevent and treat the negative impacts of trauma.
Grants are made for a one-year period. NW Children’s Foundation does not fund the same organization twice in the same fiscal year (August through July).
NW Children’s Foundation 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).
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, email office@nwcf.org
eGRANT SYSTEM
Applicants will log into this eGrant system to create an account with NWCF, and to submit and manage new requests. All of our final reports and any other “follow-ups” associated with a grant are also submitted through the system.
Before you enter the new system, we suggest you read through our eGrant system guide and review the eGrant FAQs.
GRANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A grant applicant must qualify as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
We are primarily a direct-service funder. Your organization must serve children and youth (ages birth to 24) and families in Western Washington. Our grants predominantly support programs in King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap counties.
Grants will not be considered for individuals or political candidates.
We do not fund organizations that proselytize, require religious activities in their programs, or exclude individuals based on religious beliefs.
Other programs we do not fund include:
– Career training for unskilled parents
– Substance abuse treatment for parents with no children’s component
– Stand-alone programs that primarily provide food, clothing, household items or direct medical/dental services in support of families experiencing risk factors like homelessness/poverty (e.g. furniture, diapers etc).
– Camperships
– Leadership Training
– Scholarships
– Stand-Alone Prevention Programs (ex. dating violence, pregnancy, substance abuse)