Best Grants for Charities in Washington

Public charities and eligible government units in Washington can seek up to US $40,000 for time-limited community projects, especially capital, equipment, or program expansion efforts. With a mission to improve quality of life, Ben B. Cheney Foundation provides charities with support across basic needs, health, youth, culture, education, and civic initiatives.

501(c)(3) charities benefiting the agriculture or cooperative industry in Washington can apply for CHS Foundation’s general inquiries funding. National- and state-level projects within CHS’s trade area are considered, while local projects are directed to the Seeds for Stewardship cooperative matching grants program. This opportunity may suit Washington charities serving agricultural communities.

Washington 501(c)(3) public charities needing short-term project support for growth management or aquatic ecosystem work can apply for the Community Response Fund, with awards of US $1,000 - US $5,000. Grants from Northwest Fund for the Environment help community-based organizations engage residents, build environmental advocacy, and empower communities of color on local environmental issues.

Washington charities serving Tacoma-Pierce County that support youth, families, seniors, veterans, health, arts, animals, the environment, or community development can access funding through the Dimmer Family Foundation for programs, operating support, or capital projects. Interested organizations should first email an inquiry; unsolicited full applications are generally not considered.

Charities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, and public schools in Washington can receive US $1,500 - US $5,000 for community-focused projects in education, health, culture, arts, environment, and related areas. Focused on regional needs, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe invites eligible organizations to apply year-round, with applications reviewed quarterly and one grant allowed every 12 months.

Charities and K-12 public or charter schools in Washington’s Clark or Skamania Counties can seek $250 - $2,500 to support education-related initiatives and school communities. Grants from Onpoint Community Credit Union help Washington education organizations advance Economic Opportunity and Community Vitality, with a focus on financial education, workforce development, and broader community vitality efforts.

Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington’s Clark and Skamania counties working on economic opportunity or community vitality can seek programmatic or general operating support. Focused on community development, Onpoint Community Credit Union invites eligible nonprofits to apply for community grants ranging from US $2,500 - US $25,000 within its Oregon and SW Washington service region.

Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations, public agencies, and fiscally sponsored groups in Washington’s Wenatchee Valley can apply for the Community Foundation of North Central Washington’s Make a Difference Day Grant, awarding up to US $200 to support volunteer projects. Eligible charities in Washington that joined last year’s Make a Difference Day may receive funds to implement or enhance their efforts.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington working on medical research, children’s health, youth services, or social enhancement programs may be eligible for support, with preference for child-focused efforts. The Robert B Mcmillen Foundation prioritizes smaller “underdog” charities and programs building a more equitable, just, and thriving society, especially those using the arts as a lens.

Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington seeking capital support for community-focused projects can apply for grants supporting nature conservation, STEM education, skilled trades, and gathering spaces. Ash Grove Charitable Foundation generally offers up to US $25,000 for capital projects and up to US $10,000 for related programs in its regional markets.

Charitable organizations, 501(c)(3) public charities, tribal entities, and select government institutions in Washington can seek capital funding for construction, renovation, property acquisition, and other facility upgrades. Focused on capacity-building, the M J Murdock Charitable Trust supports nonprofits advancing arts and culture, education, community services, health, environmental stewardship, scientific research, and leadership development with awards of more than US $50,000.

Washington 501(c)(3) charities, tribal entities, and select government institutions can seek M J Murdock Charitable Trust equipment and technology grants over US $50,000 to build organizational capacity. Funding supports new, long-lived equipment and technology for arts and culture, education, community services, health, environmental stewardship, civic leadership, youth development, and nonprofit growth, primarily in the Pacific Northwest.

Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal entities, and select government institutions in Washington seeking to expand programs or add key staff can apply for more than US $50,000 to build capacity. M J Murdock Charitable Trust supports mission-focused projects in areas like arts, education, health, community services, and environmental stewardship across the Pacific Northwest.

Charities and other 501(c)(3) organizations in Washington’s Innovia Foundation service counties can receive US $2,500 - US $15,000 to build, expand, or sustain community programs and capacity. Innovia Foundation funds work in areas like education, arts and culture, economic opportunity, health, quality of life, capital projects, and organizational development across its 20-county Inland Northwest region.

The Icicle Fund Community Grants support nonprofit organizations in North Central Washington that promote the arts, history, and environmental stewardship. These unrestricted grants allow organizations to address community needs flexibly and innovatively. With funding typically ranging from $3,000 to $35,000, the program prioritizes engaging local communities in appreciation and understanding of their unique cultural and natural heritage. Eligible organizations include public schools, governmental entities, and faith-based groups focusing on these core areas.

Washington 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies serving Walla Walla and Columbia counties can access funding through Sherwood Trust to support core community services, capacity building, and capital projects. Grants prioritize collaborative, equitable, and sustainable initiatives that strengthen organizational resiliency and foster a cohesive, thriving Walla Walla Valley region, including Milton-Freewater, Oregon.

Washington charities and public agencies in Okanogan County (except Methow Valley) can access funding through Community Foundation of North Central Washington to support charitable projects or operations. Grants start at more than US $2,000 for initiatives that enhance quality of life, including arts and culture, education and youth programs, environment and animal protection, health, and social services; fiscal sponsorships are allowed.

Nonprofit charities, tribes, and schools promoting youth sport, physical activity, or community-based solutions in southwest Washington and nearby Oregon counties can apply for Nike Community Impact Fund grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. With a mission to strengthen communities, Oregon Community Foundation provides Washington-area charities with support for inclusive, underrepresented youth-focused programs.

Eligible 501(c)(3) charities, government units, school districts, and tribes in Washington communities served by First Fed branches can apply for First Federal Community Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $100,000 to support community services, affordable housing, economic development, and community development projects benefiting Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, and Whatcom Counties.

Stimson-Miller Foundation provides Washington charities with project support in civic affairs, arts and culture, education, health, and human services, offering up to US $50,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities located near Stimson Lumber operations in select Washington counties, seeking funding for programs scheduled after November and not focused on religious or political activities.

Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations in Western Washington offering direct services in health, education, or social support may be eligible for funding to assist children, at-risk youth, families in poverty, and economically disadvantaged seniors. The Glaser Foundation supports medical care, early intervention for children with disabilities, after-school and vocational programs, and services addressing homelessness, addiction, and domestic violence in King County and nearby areas.

King County 501(c)(3) charities seeking support for medical research or healthcare for low income children in Washington can access funding through the Medical Funds program. Administered by Seattle Foundation, it prioritizes research equipment for cancer, cardio-pulmonary, MS, arthritis, autoimmune disease, and diabetes, plus capital, renovation, or equipment projects for children’s healthcare, with awards around US $40,000.

The Columbia County Children's Fund Grant, administered by Innovia Foundation, focuses on supporting local organizations that provide essential programs for children. Eligible applicants include public charities, federally recognized tribes, and public entities serving Columbia County. The grant prioritizes educational enrichment, counseling, and medical services for disadvantaged children. Innovia Foundation encourages applications from organizations within its 20-county region, ensuring that funding contributes to meaningful community impact.

Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations in Cashmere, plus eligible government and faith-based entities with community programs, can seek more than US $2,000 to preserve and enhance local quality of life. Grants from Community Foundation of North Central Washington help Washington charities fund projects or operations in arts, education, youth, health, environment, and community benefit.

Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations in Chelan, Chelan Falls, Entiat, and Manson can seek funding to preserve and enhance local quality of life through the Chelan Valley Fund, with awards of more than US $2,000. Focused on community well-being, Community Foundation of North Central Washington invites Washington charities to propose programs or operations across arts, education, youth, health, and social services.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) charities in Leavenworth, Dryden, Peshastin, Lake Wenatchee, and Plain can seek funding for charitable causes that enhance residents’ quality of life, with awards of more than US $2,000. With a mission to strengthen communities, Community Foundation of North Central Washington provides Washington charities with support for arts, education, health, youth, and public benefit programs.

Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Rock Island, Malaga, Orondo, and Monitor can apply for Community Foundation of North Central Washington’s Wenatchee Valley Fund, with awards of more than US $2,000 for projects or operations that enhance residents’ quality of life. Grants may support arts and culture, youth, education, health, environment, and broader community benefit in Washington.