[Community Foundation of North Central Washington](https://cfncw.org)

September 2026 (Application deadline, projected)

Up to $200 per project; single-year funding; disbursed mid-October.

Supports nonprofit and community groups in the Wenatchee Valley to enhance volunteer projects for Make a Difference Day.

Applicants must have participated in Make a Difference Day in the previous year.

--- ## Description This grant program, managed by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, provides small grants to nonprofit organizations and groups in the Wenatchee Valley to support the implementation or enhancement of volunteer community projects for Make a Difference Day. The funding is designed to boost local engagement and impact through community service initiatives held as part of the annual Make a Difference Day event. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $200 per project. - Funds are disbursed in mid-October and must be used to support or enhance volunteer efforts for Make a Difference Day projects. - Funding is for a single year; no multi-year support. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations or groups located in the Wenatchee Valley. - Must have participated in Make a Difference Day in the previous year. - Eligible organizations include: - 501(c)(3) public charities - Public agencies (e.g., schools, government entities) - Groups fiscally sponsored by a qualifying agency - Projects must be connected to Make a Difference Day community activities. --- ## Application Process - Application period typically opens at the beginning of September and closes at the end of September (anticipated for September 2026). - Applications must be submitted through the Community Foundation of NCW’s grant portal. - Funds are distributed to successful applicants in mid-October, ahead of the Make a Difference Day event. - For questions or more information, applicants may contact the foundation directly (see below). --- ## Additional Information - Make a Difference Day is a national day of service occurring annually in late October, with the Wenatchee Valley event typically hosted at Pybus Public Market. - The grant is made possible through prizes from USA Weekend Magazine and the Gannett Foundation, now managed locally. - Projects should demonstrate community benefit and volunteer engagement. --- ## External Links - [Community Foundation of North Central Washington – Make a Difference Day Grant page](https://cfncw.org/makeadifferencedaygrant) - [Wenatchee Valley Make a Difference Day event information](https://wenatcheemkdd.com/) - [Foundation’s main website](https://cfncw.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@cfncw.org | (509) 663-7716 | [Contact page](https://cfncw.org/contact) | | Grant Program Contact | hbi98801@nwi.net | — | — |

Make a Difference Day Grant

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