Grant Supporting Equity, Sustainability & Community Impact Programs in Washington (USA)
GrantID: 73931
Grant Funding Amount Low: $50,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
This annual grant initiative supports nonprofit organizations. Each year, a collective of local philanthropists pools contributions to award substantial grants aimed at fostering equitable and community-driven impact. The total funding varies by cycle, generally offering between $50,000–$100,000 per award, with the most recent round distributing four major grants of $65,000 each, plus smaller finalist awards of $10,000 apiece, totaling around $300,000 in philanthropic support.
Grants are allocated across four thematic focus areas: child and youth educational equity, environmental equity and sustainability, housing and home stability, and women’s economic empowerment. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or tribal entities (or fiscally sponsored by one), have at least three years of local operation, and report annual revenue of at least $100,000. The funds may be used flexibly as general operating support to advance each organization’s mission, without project restrictions.
The objective is to empower organizations striving for a more equitable future by entrusting them to direct the funds where they are needed most. This trust-based, unrestricted approach reflects a commitment to community-driven leadership and equity in grant-making.
The grant process begins each spring with Letters of Interest due (late March), followed by internal review by trained volunteer members who focus on equity and bias awareness. Selected finalists submit full proposals, after which a vote by the collective membership determines awardees—announced in the fall during an annual celebration.
In summary, this is a generous opportunity for well-established local nonprofits to receive meaningful, unrestricted funding—ranging from $10,000 to $65,000—to support crucial work in equity, sustainability, housing, economic empowerment, and youth education. It is designed to trust and elevate local leaders and initiatives that build a stronger and more inclusive community.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Washington that are actively involved in Women. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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