Funding Amount

Up to US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, providing vital assistance where it is most needed.”

Overview

The Chuckanut Health Foundation offers Rapid Response Grants to support immediate, time-sensitive community needs. With a commitment to building a healthy community, the foundation has awarded over $18 million to enhance critical health programs. These grants, typically under $2,000, empower community partners to swiftly address unexpected challenges, fostering resilience and shared capacity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, providing vital assistance where it is most needed.

Since it’s inception, Chuckanut Health Foundation has awarded more than $18 million in grants to 280+ non-profits for critical health programs and infrastructure.
As we work towards building a thriving and healthy community, we have many tools in our toolbox - grantmaking being one of them.
Rapid Response Grants:
For immediate, time-sensitive community needs where small dollars can make a meaningful difference. Accepted on a rolling basis.
These grants are typically less than $2,000, and are designed to help community partners respond quickly when unexpected needs arise.

What Chuckanut Health Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
20
Total given
$390K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,100–$65K
  • By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Bellingham, WA; Ferndale, WA.
  • 20% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Skookum Kids · Bellingham, WA

    Holiday cheer donation + match

    $65K

  • Vamos Outdoors Project · Bellingham, WA

    Community health legacy award

    $45K

  • Northwest Youth Services · Bellingham, WA

    Community health legacy award

    $33K

  • Bellingham Bay Rotary Foundation · Bellingham, WA

    Holiday cheer donation + match

    $30K

  • NAMI of Whatcom County · Bellingham, WA

    Community health legacy award

    $25K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Small grants

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