Community Foundation of North Central Washington

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OVERVIEW: This funder supports the Washington counties of Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment and animal protection, health and human services, and public/social benefit.

IP TAKE:  There are lots of funds that grant seekers can apply to with this community foundation, but the Regional Impact Grant program is the largest opportunity in the region. New grant seekers should consider starting with this fund; request up to $10,000. 

PROFILE: The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) is a community and health legacy funder serving the Washington counties of Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan. It seeks to “grow, protect, and connect charitable gifts in support of strong communities.” It was formed in 1986 from the sale of the Chelan County Medical Services Corporation and was originally called the Greater Wenatchee Community Foundation. CFNCW is based in Wenatchee, Washington, and serves a broader region of three counties today.

A competitive process makes grants in arts and culture, education, environment and animal protection, health and human services, and public/social benefit. There are many grant programs at CFNCW that address issues such as music, arts, schools, and youth enrichment. Find a complete list of grant programs and deadlines on the Grants page. Each program has its own deadlines, although some accept applications on a rolling basis.

The Community Grants Program makes awards from its unrestricted endowment and donations. Competitive grant programs include:

  • Regional Impact Grants

  • Helping Hands Grants

  • Endowment Grants

  • Methow Valley Fund Grants

  • Stronger Schools Grants

  • Waterville Community Grants

  • Arena Youth Enrichment Grants

  • Eric Jensen Memorial Grants

  • Woods Family Music and Arts Grants

  • Manson Giving Great Grants

CFNCW provides grants to capital campaigns through its Regional Impact Grant program—as long as the nonprofit has met at least 70 percent of its goal. The foundation regularly funds general operating expenses and salaries. However, many grants support programs and projects, and occasionally provides seed grants to launch promising new projects. Multiyear grants have been suspended by the trustees.

Important Grant Details:

Most grant applications must be submitted through the third-party Common Grant Application. The best way to stay up to date with new opportunities is by joining the mailing list.

View current financial data here. Direct general questions to the foundation at 509-663-7716 or info@cfncw.org.

Keep up with regional events at the Nonprofit Practices Institute and read recent news on the funder’s website. Nonprofits can also reserve two conference rooms free of charge during normal business hours. One room seats 28 people and the other seats eight.

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