Focus Grants
Forecasted
Focus Grants from the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington fund equity-centered, community-driven efforts to break cycles of intergenerational poverty in southwest Washington.
Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Cycle 1) | August 2027 (Cycle 2)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $25,000–$50,000 per cycle; general operating support; limited multi-year awards may be available.
Summary: Supports organizations disrupting intergenerational poverty in southwest Washington through equity-centered, community-driven strategies and capacity-building.
Description
This program provides responsive, place-based funding to organizations working to interrupt the cycle of intergenerational poverty in Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania Counties, Washington. The Foundation prioritizes organizations led by and serving communities most impacted by economic, racial, and social inequities. Funding supports both immediate needs and long-term, systemic change, with an emphasis on equity, lived expertise, and local partnerships. Focus Grants are intended to help organizations build capacity, foster sustainable prosperity, and reduce disparities through innovative, community-driven approaches in basic needs, educational attainment, and asset-building.
