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[Community Foundation for Southwest Washington](https://www.cfsww.org)

March 2027 (Cycle 1) | August 2027 (Cycle 2)

Typical awards range from $25,000–$50,000 per cycle; general operating support; limited multi-year awards may be available.

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. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (Cycle 1, anticipated) - August 2027 (Cycle 2, anticipated) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards: $25,000–$50,000 per cycle - Awards are provided as general operating support (not project-restricted) - Limited multi-year funding may be available; contact program staff to discuss - Organizations headquartered outside the region must submit a southwest Washington-specific project budget --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofit organizations (including those with fiscal sponsorship) - Government and tribal agencies - Churches, school districts, and other public entities - Must serve Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania Counties - Organizations headquartered outside southwest Washington may apply if their project serves the region (must provide a region-specific budget) - Prioritizes organizations: - Led by and serving Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x, Native Hawaiian, Pasifika, communities of color, immigrants/refugees, foster youth, people living with disabilities, low-income individuals, LGBTQ2S+ populations, rural/distressed communities, and others disproportionately impacted by inequities - Not eligible: Individuals, businesses, labor unions, 501(c)(5)/(6) organizations, PTAs, booster clubs, or for debt reduction/endowments --- ## Application Process - Two grant cycles per year (anticipated: March and August deadlines) - Application is submitted online via the [Foundation's grant portal](https://www.cfsww.org/apply-for-grant) - Required materials: - Organization details and description - Narrative on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) practices - Financial documents: annual operating budget, statement of activities, balance sheet - For organizations outside the region: southwest Washington-specific project budget - Optional: Additional supporting documents (e.g., letters of support, media) - Review process: - Initial vetting by program staff for completeness and alignment - Community Grants Committee reviews aligned proposals - Notification typically within 8–10 weeks after deadline - Feedback is available for unfunded applications upon request --- ## Additional Information - All Focus Grant awards are general operating support; no post-award reporting required, but informal check-ins may occur - Organizations awarded in Cycle 1 should wait until the following calendar year to reapply; those declined may reapply in the same year - Multi-year funding is limited; contact the program team before applying if interested - Applications may be shared with donor-advised funds for additional funding consideration --- ## External Links - [Focus Grants Program Page](https://www.cfsww.org/grant-programs/focus-grants) - [Grantseeker's Guidebook (PDF)](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/ld2fdvl9/production/0c2011eeacc635375d8acff471ac087919d3f202.pdf) - [Grant Framework](https://www.cfsww.org/grant-framework) - [Apply for a Grant](https://www.cfsww.org/apply-for-grant) - [Equity Statement](https://www.cfsww.org/commitment-to-equity) - [Recent Focus Grantees](https://www.cfsww.org/grantees#focus-grants) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |-----------------------|------------------------|----------------------------|-----------------| | Esra Khalil | Senior Program Officer | [esra@cfsww.org](mailto:esra@cfsww.org) | (360) 952-4308 | | Ursula Arlauskas | Program Officer | [ursula@cfsww.org](mailto:ursula@cfsww.org) | (360) 952-4305 | | General Inquiries | Program Team | [grants@cfsww.org](mailto:grants@cfsww.org) | (360) 694-2550 | ---75:T81c,## Grant Eligibility Requirements ### Organization Type - Eligible applicants are limited to organizations, not individuals. Eligible types include: nonprofit organizations (including projects with a fiscal sponsor), government agencies, tribal agencies, churches, school districts, and other public entities. - Organizations are not required to be a registered 501(c)(3); a project operating under fiscal sponsorship through an existing 501(c)(3) is eligible. - Ineligible applicants: individuals, businesses, labor unions, 501(c)(5) and 501(c)(6) organizations, parent-teacher associations (PTAs), and booster clubs. ### Geographic/Institutional - The applicant (or its program/project) must serve Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania Counties in southwest Washington. - Organizations headquartered outside southwest Washington may apply if their program or project serves the region. Out-of-region applicants must submit a southwest Washington–specific project budget. ### Prior Funding / Proposal Limits - Award timing affects reapplication: an organization awarded in Cycle 1 is asked to wait until the next calendar year to reapply; an organization declined in Cycle 1 may reapply in Cycle 2 of the same calendar year; an organization awarded in Cycle 2 may apply in Cycle 1 of the following calendar year. ### Other Eligibility Requirements - The Foundation will not make grants to organizations that support or promote hate or engage in activities opposed to the dignity and equality of all persons (hateful activities defined as inciting or engaging in violence, harassment, or threats targeting individuals or groups based on actual or perceived identity or physical characteristics). *Note: The Foundation states that it prioritizes organizations led by and serving certain communities disproportionately impacted by inequities (e.g., communities of color, immigrants/refugees, foster youth, people with disabilities, low-income individuals, LGBTQ2S+ populations, rural/distressed communities). This is a stated funding preference, not a requirement for eligibility.*76:T8cf,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. --- --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards: $25,000–$50,000 per cycle - Awards are provided as general operating support (not project-restricted) - Limited multi-year funding may be available; contact program staff to discuss --- ## Eligibility - Prioritizes organizations: - Led by and serving Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x, Native Hawaiian, Pasifika, communities of color, immigrants/refugees, foster youth, people living with disabilities, low-income individuals, LGBTQ2S+ populations, rural/distressed communities, and others disproportionately impacted by inequities - Not eligible: Individuals, businesses, labor unions, 501(c)(5)/(6) organizations, PTAs, booster clubs, or for debt reduction/endowments --- ## Application Process - Review process: - Initial vetting by program staff for completeness and alignment - Community Grants Committee reviews aligned proposals - Notification typically within 8–10 weeks after deadline --- ## Additional Information - All Focus Grant awards are general operating support; no post-award reporting required, but informal check-ins may occur77:T44d,The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is a philanthropic organization dedicated to creating positive change in southwest Washington. 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