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Chelan County Fire District #1 Volunteer Association Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of NCW

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Be a member or retired member in good standing of the department or association for at least one year, OR be a spouse, child or grandchild of a qualified member
  • Be enrolled in any post secondary training program at an accredited institution
  • Demonstrate scholastic and/or technical ability
  • Renewal is possible for recipients; must reapply and compete with new applicants

Overview

The Chelan County Fire District #1 Volunteer Association Scholarship, established in 1993, supports members and their families in pursuing educational opportunities. Funded by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, this scholarship aims to recognize and reward students demonstrating academic and technical skills. Eligible candidates include active or retired members and their spouses, children, or grandchildren. The scholarship promotes lifelong learning and community service, ensuring a lasting impact on the lives of recipients.

Community Foundation of North Central Washington
The Community Foundation of NCW is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.
Chelan County Fire District #1 Volunteer Association Scholarship
The Chelan County Fire District #1 Volunteer Association Scholarship was established in 1993. This scholarship was created thanks to the aggressive fund raising activities of the Chelan County Fire District #1 Volunteers who had a desire to provide scholarships in perpetuity for members, or relatives of members of the Association. Each year, the committee seeks to award students who demonstrate scholastic or technical ability.

Eligibility

Be a member or retired member in good standing of the department or association for at least one year, OR be a spouse, child or grandchild of a qualified member
Be enrolled in any post secondary training program at an accredited institution
Demonstrate scholastic and/or technical ability
Renewal is possible for recipients; must reapply and compete with new applicants

What Community Foundation of NCW actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
200
Total given
$17.01M
Median grant
$19K
Range
$5,112–$4.31M
  • By dollars: Washington >99%, New York <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Wenatchee, WA; Winthrop, WA; Twisp, WA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Wenatchee Valley YMCA · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $4.31M

  • Columbia Valley Community Health · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $2.16M

  • Methow Housing Trust · Winthrop, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $1.58M

  • Chelan-Douglas Land Trust · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $622K

  • Wenatchee Valley College Foundation · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $563K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • First responders

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