Community Grants

Community Grants

Funder: Spokane Parks Foundation (Spokane County, WA)

Objective: To fund community-driven initiatives and park department programs and projects that enhance public parks and support outdoor recreational activities throughout Spokane County.

Program Status

The 2026 grant cycle is CLOSED. Applications were due November 30, 2025. Next cycle opens September 15, 2026.

Award Amount

Maximum: $6,000 per project or program

Geographic Scope

Spokane County, WA (110 parks throughout the region)

Priority Areas

Priority will be given to applications for park projects or programs that:
• Increase park and recreation services to underserved areas or populations
• Promote and provide inclusivity and accessibility for all individuals
• Offer long-term significant benefits to the community
• Enhance the quality of parks and quality of life for the community
• Are from a private or non-profit organization or community group
• Have not received prior funding from the Spokane Parks Foundation
• Demonstrate active and committed community involvement
• Demonstrate collaboration with other community funding

Grant Use Timeline

Grants must be used within a twelve (12) month period of time unless an extension is requested and approved.

Eligible Organizations

Grants are made to eligible organizations that meet one of the following criteria:
• Tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)
• Recognized Native American Tribe
• Public agency
• Unincorporated group or organization that has a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor

Funding Restrictions

The Spokane Parks Foundation will NOT consider funding requests for:
• Routine maintenance
• Events or festivals
• Administration, salaries and operations
• Debt retirement
• Lobbying activities
• Conferences, workshops, symposia
• Endowments
• Individuals
• Programs with religious content
• Replacement of lost/expired government funding

Additional Requirements

• The Foundation will not consider applications from grantees who have not submitted reports on previously awarded grants
• The Spokane Parks Foundation will not support organizations or groups that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability

Contact Information

Email: yvonne@spokaneparksfoundation.org Phone: (509) 280-1664

Organization Background

The Spokane Parks Foundation has provided resources for vibrant, healthy parks and outdoor recreational programs in the region for 75 years. They serve 110 parks throughout Spokane County, filling the gap between what parks need to thrive and what annual city budgets can provide.