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Since 2002, the ACA has partnered with L.L. Bean to sponsor the Club Fostered Stewardship (CFS) Program. The CFS Program provides funding to local and regional paddling clubs and organizations that undertake stewardship projects on waterways in their area. The purpose of the program is to encourage paddling clubs to take an active role in protecting and improving the nation's waterways.
Many of the stewardship needs of our nation's waters are best addressed at the local and regional level. Paddling clubs and watershed organizations are in an ideal position to lead these efforts. These paddlers are often willing to volunteer their time and assist with local stewardship projects. However, clubs often lack the funds needed to pay project expenses. As a result, they miss an opportunity to leverage dozens and sometimes hundreds of volunteer hours that could improve conditions on their favorite waterway.
CFS Grant Program
That is why L.L. Bean and the ACA have teamed up to sponsor the CFS Program.
CFS grants are available for projects that utilize volunteers in efforts to protect, maintain or restore recreational waterways, to provide for or improve public access, or to enhance safe navigation.
Grant amounts range from $100-$1,000.
Past projects receiving CFS grants include:
ACA also offers additional assistance to clubs and organizations for waterway stewardship projects. Clubs and organizations concerned about liability for injuries that occur during stewardship projects may be able to obtain liability insurance coverage through the ACA. Clubs may request additional assistance using the It is not mandatory to be a paddling club to apply. In the past, grants have been awarded to conservation organizations and watershed groups.
Want to learn more about projects that have been funded through the CFS program? Review reports from past years!
Washington grants for nonprofits provide funding to support education, environmental conservation, public health, and community development projects. The following grants empower organizations to address local challenges, foster equity, and enhance quality of life across Washington State.
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How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Washington grants for Nonprofits?
Most grants are due in the second quarter.
There is a wide variety of funding sources for nonprofits available in Washington State. Currently, there are more than 200+ individual open grants available, totaling $155,633,476 in funding. For organizations interested in pursuing grant funding in Washington, the median grant size is an impressive $25,000. Not only that, but there are currently 98 grant opportunities with awards over 25k. In addition, we have 42 grants that support general operating expenses, while more than 200+ grants fund programs and projects. More specifically, over 3,000+ grants focus on education and more than 2,000+ grant opportunities are focused on human & social services.
More than 200+ of the grants that are currently available in Washington come from private foundations, but there are also plenty of opportunities on the federal, state, and local government levels, as well as a few grants being offered by corporate sponsors. Here’s a breakdown of where you'll find the most grants available:
There are quite a few funding opportunities available, especially ones that focus on the environment, so you should do your research on not only the amount of funding being offered by these grantors but also their focus. Keep in mind that government grants often have larger awards than those on the corporate level, but they also have equally large compliance requirements.
Based on the data we have now, the best time to apply for grants in Washington is in Q2, which is when about 27.5% of deadlines for grants land. This period offers nonprofits the most opportunities to secure funding. However, Q4 has just a bit smaller of an amount of grant deadlines, with 24.8%. Comparatively, Q3 is the grant period with the least activity, coming in at only 23.2%. To maximize your odds of winning grant funding, be aware of the peak fundraising periods.
The nonprofit funding landscape throughout Washington has shown significant activity across the past several years. Based on the funding reports sent to the IRS, overall grant funding reached more than $9.78 billion in 2021 and then rose to more than $10.61 billion in 2022. The largest area for funding was single-organization support. Likewise, the top counties that received the most funding were King County, Snohomish County, and Pierce County.
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